Duchessa opens with a bold, seductive fruit and spice trio. Black Cherry delivers deep, luscious sweetness - ripe, dark, and almost liqueur-like. Bitter Orange adds tart, sparkling contrast with its pithy bitterness. Saffron Flower brings its signature honeyed, leathery warmth with a subtle metallic edge. The opening is rich, intriguing, and immediately captivating - fit for Venetian nobility.
The heart reveals a warm, indulgent gourmand complexity. Jasmine contributes its rich, indolic white floral warmth - sensual and romantic. Cloves add sharp, spicy, aromatic heat with hints of sweetness. Cocoa introduces dark, slightly bitter chocolate richness - smooth, luxurious, and deeply comforting. The heart is opulent, sophisticated, and surprisingly dark.
The base is soft, powdery, and sweetly comforting. Iris takes center stage - elegant, powdery, woody, with hints of violet and cool refinement. Almond adds nutty, marzipan-like sweetness. Brown Sugar provides warm, molasses-tinged sweetness that ties everything together. The dry-down is beautiful - the darkness of cherry and cocoa softened by iris and sugar, like a Venetian duchess shedding her formal attire for intimate comfort.
When & How to Wear:
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Season: Autumn, Winter.
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Occasion: Evening wear, special occasions, date nights, those who appreciate dark gourmands with elegance.
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Performance: High longevity with warm, sweet sillage. The iris and brown sugar base ensures lasting presence.
GRITTI Duchessa
- Boutique pickup
- Delivery by Bpost
- Delivery by DHL
- Cash upon receipt
- Visa
- MasterCard
- PayPal
- Klarna
Warranty. 12-month official manufacturer's warranty. Exchange/return within 14 days.