50ml
50ml
ORTO PARISI
VIRIDE
Extrait De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$181.86
€155
Description
Viride by Orto Parisi is a robust and deeply green fragrance that aims to connect with one's instinctive side, evoking the character of a Yemeni man adorned with a traditional floral crown. It opens with a commanding green entrance, blending the sharp bitterness of wormwood and artemisia with a calming touch of lavender. The scent then transitions to a heart where a subtle jasmine note provides a floral softening, before settling into a powerful and earthy base of fir, juniper, cedar, tobacco, and musk. This fragrance is often described as austere yet incredibly fascinating, offering a complex green fougère experience that is both strong and serene. Perfumer: Alessandro Gualtieri
Scent Profile
Aromatic
Green
Woody
Earthy
Spicy
Notes
Top Notes
Wormwood
Artemisia
LavenderMiddle Notes
JasmineBase Notes
Fir
Juniper Berries
Cedar
Tobacco
MuskAbout ORTO PARISI
Orto Parisi is an artistic niche perfume house founded in 2014 by perfumer Alessandro Gualtieri as a tribute to his grandfather and his fertile garden, treating the human body itself as a "garden" of raw, natural odors. The brand’s philosophy celebrates primal, instinctive, and often taboo aspects of scent, exploring the line between attraction and repulsion through bold compositions inspired by sweat, soil, and other intense facets of life. Known for highly concentrated, long-lasting fragrances with animalic, earthy, and resinous notes, Orto Parisi targets fragrance connoisseurs who appreciate provocative, conceptual perfumery that challenges conventional notions of cleanliness and beauty.
Perfumer
Alessandro Gualtieri
Alessandro Gualtieri, born in Italy and son of a butcher, trained in historic perfumery techniques at a German institute and learned further from an Italian ex-pat mentor. After creating fragrances for brands like Fendi, Versace, Helmut Lang, and Diesel over three decades, he launched his Amsterdam-based Nasomatto in 2008 to pursue bold, transgressive scents, followed by Orto Parisi inspired by primal, earthy elements. Renowned for iconic creations like Black Afgano, he is celebrated as a maverick redefining niche perfumery with subversive, evocative fragrances.
Reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers often find Viride to be a unique and powerful green scent, frequently noting its strong performance and distinctive character. While some experience it as a beast mode fragrance, others mention potential anosmia, where they struggle to detect it on themselves despite receiving compliments from others. It's generally seen as a fragrance that transcends seasons, suitable for various times of the year.
Pros
Performance excellence: Many reviewers report excellent longevity and projection, with the scent being detectable by others even when the wearer becomes anosmic to it.
Versatile appeal: It's considered a fragrance that can be worn across all seasons, from summer to winter, making it quite adaptable.
Quality composition: The blend is often praised for its unique and complex green fougère profile, offering a sophisticated and natural aroma.
Cons
Specific limitation: Some individuals experience anosmia to the scent, meaning they cannot smell it on themselves after a short period, despite others still detecting it strongly.
Situational drawback: While versatile, its strong and unique character might make it less suitable for those seeking a universally 'safe' or understated fragrance for all occasions.
Comparisons
Has a slight classic men's cologne vibe but on a niche level: Reviewers note a traditional masculine undertone, elevated by its unique niche quality.
Reminds reviewers of gin and tonic: The juniper and aromatic notes in the mid can evoke the sharp, effervescent, and slightly green qualities of a gin and tonic.
Vibe & Emotions
Strength and serenity: The fragrance is said to reflect a juxtaposition of powerful, warrior-like strength with peaceful, calming characteristics.
Connecting with nature: It evokes feelings of being in a cultivated garden, deeply rooted in tradition, symbolizing growth and natural strength.
Unique and full of character: Reviewers often feel a sense of individuality and distinctiveness when wearing Viride, making it stand out.
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