Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile Acqua di Parma for women

This is one of the few jasmine fragrances that I can wear without smelling utterly feminine. Being as though jasmine is the king of flowers, Gelsomino Nobile is perfect for me, a man.. What a superb blend this is. My skin amps up the base notes. The top notes remain present through the development and this jasmine is decidedly green on my skin. In my opinion, this is one of the most creative jasmine-dominant creations since 24 Faubourg and Alien. Longevity is outstanding, even in Kuwait's heat. The sillage is polite, intoxicating in a breeze. If there was ever a jasmine fragrance for a man to consider, it's Gelsomino Nobile.

P.S. - I'm pretty sure it's gorgeous on women, too.. :D

Liked it a few weeks ago, a jasmine and rose sweetness. Unique, feminine, mature, blooming beautifully at the time. Today, I am getting a slightly synthetic quality close to my skin. Still fragrant but may have to revisit again.

I am a happy owner of Jelsomino Nobile since 5 hours ago and can not stop enjoy it every minute. Give it some time and it will develop in amazing combination on your skin. Hopefully. As it did on mine. Jasminora is more aggressive in scent it leaves after some time. Not bad, just more sticking out. Jelsomino Nobile - gentle, balanced sweet, with character and enigma - they can not figure out what are you wearing. Definitely going to stay in my life!

What a surprise!

I am a Jasmine lover and a Tuberose lover but I never would have put two such diva like white floral notes together on the same stage at the same time but it works.

I can see how the TR transports the Jasmine up a couple of notches and I can see how the Jasmine helps keep the TR grounded, all in all they work well together and I would never have thought it.

What an amazing perfume, love it and just have to treat myself to a huge bottle!

Don't like it, too sweet and I find it synthetic. I prefer Jasminora or A la nuit over this one.

This franrance is almost an exact copy of Notre Flore Jasmin from l'Occitane.
As a Jasmine lover, it is not 'Jasminy' enough for me.
It does not capture the essence of Jasmine.
I have a full bottle of Notre Flore that is just wasting away on my shelf...i like the scent, to sniff once in a while, but the times i spray some on, i regret it a couple of hours later..
I've red people who think it is also similar to Jasminora, but i think Jasminora has more citrus in it, this is more heavy, more sweet.
After 2 years on the hunt for the perfect Jasmine fragrance, i still wish Lush would make a perfume out of the Flying Fox (or Godiva shampoo), that is the closest i've come to a true Jasmine (and yes, i have Lust from Lush, but it is not close to Flying Fox)

Today i used it, and i mixed it with Jo Malone Gardenia. I gave a conference and something like 20 women, including my wife, told me that my fragance was amazing... A women parfum? ... Or a parfum for women...? Hahahan ;))

I smell it on Saks... I love it. It evoques a dark mood, maybe i thought in Boudeleire poems. I agree, its blue and cold.
I love it.

I had the chance yesterday to smell this perfume, my wife did not like it, she said it makes her feel blue... I think is because it evokes the smell of a church, something like chrysanthemum which adds a cold note to the perfume. I love it though, so maybe next time I will try it on myself and see what happen!

If you are a fan of Jasmine you will love this as it really is quite noble....!! I am not a fan of Jasmine as it can sit soapy or uric on my skin; but I must say that I do like this very much - not enough for me to wear as it still holds the soapiness on my skin - so I have used it on my clothes instead....!!!!

Gypsy Parfumista really says everything about this perfume.

**Once again I "tip my hat" to the generous ElenaLondon, for the lovely gift of a carded sample of this, which (at the time of this review) is a Harrod's London exclusive. Cheers, dear!**

Notes, and description (from AdP sample card):

"A unique and sophisticated fragrance that celebrates Calabrian Jasmine, a noble ingredient used in classic perfumery. A blend of: Italian Mandarin, Pink Peppercorns, Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Cedar Wood and Musk."

This is the first AdP woman's scent I have sniffed; and I must say it is lovely! Jasmine comes right at you out of the sprayer, not heavy or thick just sweet and heavenly...dreamlike, on a soft nocturnal breeze. The mandarin orange does lend a bit of fruity clarity to this, and the pink pepper adds a subtle warmth and savoriness. It is like Lady Jasmine is strolling through her garden. She is the Mistress here, surrounded by bright, sunny citric blossoms and a slightly smoky tuberose. This perfume makes me feel like I am out of doors on a beautiful temperate evening, perhaps at a Garden Party chatting with lovely people at a very classy villa or country house. Surrounding this soiree are tall strong noble cedar trees, aromatic and warm with shady green boughs and the faintest hint of musk is on the wind, not animalic or "pissy", just natural and enticing. Gelsomino Nobile (noble jasmine) is a very appropriate name for this scent. Naturally beautiful, poised and very very elegant. If you are a jasmine lover, (as I am) you simply MUST smell this refined and stunning take on one of the most used flowers in perfumery, that is anything but common.

Sillage: good
Longevity: very good
Overall: 4/5

On reading the notes (and before actually trying this) my first thought was "Eeh, again...REALLY?!?". After spritzing and sniffing its obviously natural essence oils, combined by a skilled hand and learned nose; I can say this is one of the best homages to jasmine, surrounded by the perfect accents, I have sniffed. AdP is one of those houses that may cost more...but, trust me, it is worth it!

NB: This perfume very feminine, but I find it to be just balanced enough to wear myself. Though scents are intrinsically gender-neutral, this is definitely one slanted more towards for the ladies (or a guy who is not ashamed of his "feminine" side): slightly sweet, VERY floral and subtly woody. Amazing...

The best! Perfect jasmine, soft and long-lasting. Super feminine. I wish I had bought this perfume on my trip to Italy this year. It's haunting me ... Well, stupid is who stupid does.

Guerlain AA Jasminora is very similar though. I may end up buying it instead, because AdP is very difficult to find in my country.
*****

Like it a lot, it's like a combination of Notre Flore Jasmin (l'Occitane) and Jasminora (Guerlain). Very classy and feminine.