Aramis - Tuscany (1984)

"I don't know any men won't like Tuscany's scent.."

My first review will be on Tuscany from Aramis, which has an important place in the world of fragrance world. Tuscany was launced in 1984 and one of Aramis's big guns. Its a typical 80's masculine type fragrance. In style its quite similar to fragrances like Polo Crest, Dior Eau Sauvage, Lancome Trophee. So its one of those fougeres smelling leather, fern, moss, woody notes with the opening of fresh citruses.


Tuscany's blend consists:

top notes: lime, lavander, bergamot, lemon
middle notes: caraway, orange blossom, tarragon, anise
base notes: leather, sandalwood, tonka bean, patchouli, cinnamon, basil, oakmoss

 

When we look at the blend we can see its using a very standart and proven 80's formulation. First opening with sharp citruses, then some spices and finally soft but strong basenotes balancing the whole blend with their heavy scents.

The notes are natural well enough, the blend smells natural with no syntheticness and no disturbing prominent notes. Meanwhile; the one I'm reviewing is the older one, I'm not sure if there is a difference between the older ones and the newer ones with new bottles.

Modern renovated version

It's so succesful, I don't know any men won't like Tuscany's scent. Despite being an 80's style oldschool fragrance it's not heavy, harsh or cloying. Its fresh for its type and smeels natural. The blend is well crafted and quite harmonic. So harmonic that the whole fragrance smells like as it consists only but one singular note. This sometimes can make the user think as it was a monotonous or boring scent, but not too seriously. Except that, it's scent, naturalness, quality feel are very good.

In summary; for me Tuscany is one the well crafted fresher fougeres, it has 80's soul, with perfect usability for our times, smells good, not aggressive or offensive. Just a wonderful classical light masculine.

Except hot summer days, it can be used any season, any time in a day. I would suggest it for people 25 or older. Its not heavy, but anybody younger 25 with modern tastes may find its a little bit  outdated. If you like manly, masculine classical 80's fragrances I strongly suggest it.

Olfactory group: aromatic fougere
Scent: awesome  9/10

Silage: good  7/10

Longevity: average  5/10

Quality feel: good  7/10

Recommended: Strongly