Chantilly

Chantilly arrives as something between a fruit compote and a whispered confession—a fragrance that leans heavily into the gourmand wheelhouse without the cloying heaviness such compositions often suffer. The strawberry and melon create an initial burst of orchard freshness, sharpened considerably by bergamot's citric bite, which prevents the opening from collapsing into pure candy. What distinguishes Gritti's approach here is the deliberate introduction of apple and blackcurrant blossom in the heart; these notes don't arrive as sweeteners but as structural elements that add definition and slight tartness to the composition.

The real intrigue lies in how the coconut and blackcurrant blossom interact—there's a peculiar tension between the tropical creaminess of coconut and the almost tart, slightly herbaceous character of the blossom that creates something vaguely reminiscent of a berry-cream hybrid, though never quite settling into that descriptor. The powdery accords (64%) suggest a vintage-leaning sensibility, reminiscent of classic lace-and-talc femininity, yet the unisex positioning and fruit-forward nature keep it contemporary.