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English (United Kingdom) This is my second purchase of Gerini perfume - I was really attracted by the price of niche Italian perfumes made in France..
Of course, there are questions about the longevity of the previous Seductive Cinnamon perfumes from Gerini, but I hope that they will stand up to their potential and will ultimately be as long-lasting as stated.
The packaging of the line differs from most perfume packaging, not only from other manufacturers, but also from Gerini itself.
The method of attaching the so-called mica (in reality cellophane or polyethylene) is also different - the solder has an oblong shape, not a round one.
The perfume comes in a sturdy craft box, which in my opinion is more interesting than boxes with horse heads and speckles.
This line of perfumes is inspired by Arabian influences and actually resembles them, if you dilute Arabian perfumes five times. So why Gerini, when you could try, say, something from Mancera, with its proven killer longevity, or stick with Arabian perfumes? Something caught my attention. I like the play of aromas, which is absent from Arabian perfumes. Besides, prices in Russia have risen significantly in the wake of the war in Iran, while this line remains affordable.
The COUMARIN perfume pyramid is listed below:
Woody, fougere group
TOP NOTES
Grapefruit, pink pepper, juniper berries.
HEART NOTES
Lavender, sage, iris, toffee (candy), cinnamon bark.
BASE NOTES
Leather, ambergris, vanilla, coumarin.
INGREDIENTS:
ALCHOL DENATE 65% vol, AQUA, PARFUM, CINNAMAL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, LIMONENE.
As we can see, the alcohol content is only 65%, which is consistent with modern perfumes (in the 20th century, the term "perfume" meant a different consistency).
The box is sealed with thick paper containing all the necessary text.
Despite the Italian brand, the perfume is made in France.
I couldn't find a way to check the batch code. The QR code simply leads to a website page.
On the bottom of the box, a safety notice is included, along with a brief excerpt:
In a world where luxury perfumes are manufactured in factories and sold through mass advertising campaigns, creating a sense of uniqueness while millions of bottles are sold every day, GERINI believes the time has come for guaranteed authenticity. All GERINI perfumes are of the highest quality and are handcrafted to order.
This fragrance has undergone a safety assessment and complies with the safety standards set by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union Cosmetics Directive. GERINI is committed to providing products that are safe for the consumer and the environment and complies with IFRA regulations, ensuring compliance with the IFRA "Skin Contact and Leave-In Care" guidelines.
There is a large amount of paper inside the box to protect it from light.
The paper contains a pouch with the company logo and name, along with the words "EXTRAIT DE PARFUM," which also indicates that this is a concentrate. The pouch serves several functions: it improves presentation, protects against sudden temperature changes, and its black color protects against sunlight.
The bottle has the strict shape typical of this line. The stripe with the EXTRAIT DE PAHFUM inscription is a different color for each fragrance.
The sticker is attached with double-sided tape. On this bottle, it was applied in waves; it would have been better if it had come off completely.
The bottle cap is made of wood with a plastic interior.
On the back of the bottle the glass has the company name Guerini.
At the bottom of the bottle, the glass has the company logo and the number 2. The number on the bottle probably depends on the fragrance.
I couldn’t find any numbers to check the batch code anywhere in the inscription or on the bottom of the bottle.
The base is engraved with writing. Unlike Seductive Cinnamon, this fragrance features two rows of writing around the perimeter.
The company logo is inside the cap. Probably because the manufacturers went to such lengths with the bottle, counterfeiting this perfume is pointless, so there's no additional authentication.
The cap simply pops off the bottle without any clicks or screws.
The atomizer sprays powerfully, but not in a fine cloud, but in large droplets.
The applied oil stain quickly evaporates and is absorbed.
Gerini Coumarin perfume has a pleasant, sweet-woody scent without settling. It's a bit reminiscent of Gerini Sedaction. I can't think of any other perfume like it. The initial sweet caramel fades into toffee mixed with spruce resin. Then a light fruitiness emerges, with a hint of vanilla. No sillage, perfect for the office.
It's weak on the road – after driving, it's only noticeable close to the skin for an hour.
Considering that Gerini Coumarin is sold as a perfume, and is handcrafted at a very reasonable price, I highly recommend it.
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