Hey there ULGers, Let’s go back to 2011. How is that suddenly 15 years ago?!? Salvatore Ferragamo brought out a new pillar fragrance that has now spawned many flankers but the original still remains available worldwide. At very reasonable prices in the discounters too. One of my girlfriends bought it blind last year and decided it definitely did not fit the scent profile she hoped. She passed it on and I thought we could share the joy. I remember this coming out. I loved the hefty bottle with the two tone grosgrain bow and golden ball cap. Super cool and yet also full of gravitas. A slightly clunky fit in my hand, can’t imagine how awkward for tiny hands, but it works fine for me.

Signorina by Salvatore Ferragamo 2011

Featured accords:
Top: Pink Pepper, Black Currant
Heart: Rose, Peony, Jasmine
Base: Panacotta, Musk, Patchouli

Zingy pink pepper, the scent of the early 20th century and the high pitched, sugar laden fruity screech of perfumeries dream of black currant are a sensational opening gambit. It’s bright, fun and almost sizzling. Not groundbreaking, even in 2011, but a joyous fizzy, fruity waft that smells exactly as I’d imagine a Signorina wafting out the door on the way to meet friends. We perfumistas probably eye rolled hard at how obvious it was. well, now, 15 years later it smells like a beautiful moment in time.

The bouquet in the heart is really just filler because that super sweet, lactonic musky base that smells like it tastes like a creme caramel but more robust and less slimy. The patchouli is shorn of all the earthy bits and has that very smooth 2010s quality, basically a little depth but definitely a backup player. My nose is smelling that sandalwood type creaminess that comes with vanilla.

Signorina is definitely festive. Feminine but not SO girly that it precludes the dudes having a go. I’m thinking that it would be a seriously cool scent for a guy. Edible. Longevity and sillage are excellent. The first couple of hours I’m super fragrant and smiling at how lush I smell.

I’m not sure how much wear it will get around here but I definitely like it and will not be moving it on quite yet.

EDIT: Interestingly, I’ve left Signorina out on my desk over the last week after writing this post and it has become my first choice. It’s so easy to wear and very pretty. I’m going to wear it again this evening.

Would you wear? Did you wear, Signorina?
Portia xx