Roberto Ugolini
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Galbanum and lemon hit with immediate greenness, sharp as freshly snapped herbs, with coriander's spice rising beneath like a warm hand. The citrus sparkles briefly before the green notes assert dominance, establishing an almost confrontational freshness that declares its intentions immediately.
Lily of the valley emerges with powdery precision, its green facets amplified by iris whilst cardamom's heat pushes against the floral structure. Geranium and rose weave through without prettifying the composition—instead they add complexity, a spiced floral quality that feels decidedly unromantic and intellectually engaging.
Frankincense arrives like an unexpected grace note, lending the composition dignity and ritual weight. Vanilla and tonka provide subtle sweetness without softness, whilst patchouli and amberwood create a woody, slightly resinous base that lingers with surprising presence despite the fragrance's modest longevity overall.
High Heel White arrives as a sharply tailored green fragrance that refuses sentimentality. Cristian Calabrò has constructed something genuinely angular here—the galbanum and lemon combination cuts through with an almost astringent precision, whilst coriander adds a whisper of warmth that prevents the opening from feeling austere. This is not a soft floral; instead, the heart deploys lily of the valley and iris with architectural intention, their powdery green undertones playing against the spice of cardamom rather than softening it. The rose enters as an accent rather than a leading voice, threading through with geranium's herbaceous snap.
What emerges is the portrait of someone who wears white linen without irony—someone for whom grooming is a form of discipline rather than adornment. There's an intellectual quality here, a coolness that suggests early morning rather than evening languor. The fragrance feels urban, slightly austere, the olfactory equivalent of minimalist interiors and considered wardrobe choices.
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3.5/5 (90)