Luca Gritti and Venice
Before launching a line of his own, Luca Gritti created fragrances for other brands. Many of his perfumes start from a concrete reference, whether a Venetian place, a fabric, a painting or a song. Seta recalls the dynasty's trade in silk and spices and has notes of rose petals. The walk from the market to San Marco is the theme of Rialto, with bergamot, saffron and Taif rose, while Puro pays tribute to the white shirt of Venetian tailoring, with an accord of white musk and green apple.
The Gritti collections
Gritti Privé: extraits in velvet
The Privé collection comes in velvet-covered bottles. At its center is Anima, which the house calls Luca Gritti's olfactory signature, with a fruity opening of lime and pineapple and unexpected pairings. The collection also includes Seta and Duchessa, the latter with sour cherry, almond, cocoa, jasmine and clove. Fenice Red, with passion fruit, is the only one dressed in scarlet velvet like the curtain of the Venetian theater, and finally Hysterica is built around tuberose, with plum and wild honey.
White Collection: floral, fruity, gourmand
The White Collection is the line designed for women, with floral, fruity and gourmand fragrances. Adèle is inspired by Klimt's portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, while Gossip Night is a cocktail of white peach and caramel that recalls the Bellini. Chantilly pairs summer fruits with vanilla and comes as an eau de parfum and as an extrait. Then there is Eclectique, sparkling and extravagant in character.
Choix: the East through the eyes of a European perfumer
The Choix are inspired by the Middle East. Lumière du Désert blends roasted cocoa, leather and balsamic notes, Une Nuit has coconut cream, dark chocolate and vanilla, and Mon Ami is built on coconut, lemon blossom and figs. From the same line, Matin d'Été recalls early summer days with lemon zest and bergamot, while Bon Bon, dressed in pink, has notes of milk and strawberry.
Ivy Collection and Black Collection
The Ivy Collection includes You're So Vain, Beyond the Wall, Super Nova, with metallic accords, and Mango Aoud, with creamy mango and oud. The Black Collection is the classic line devoted to the family's history, and Rebellion belongs to it. 19-68 began as Luca Gritti's personal perfume, a self-portrait with bold pairings.
Among the other fragrances are several tributes. Oud Masira is dedicated to Masira, an island of Oman, and features Cambodian oud, while Florian honors the 55-carat Burmese ruby kept by the Gritti dynasty for the last three centuries. For the fifteenth anniversary of Gritti Venetia came Monica, which Luca Gritti dedicated to his lifelong partner, built around peonies. Biassanòt tells the story of night people, with leather, warm smoky oud and jasmine. There is also Siracusa, a warm, lively and aromatic fragrance with almond and lemon blossom, and Jacqueline, which pairs a green almond accord with lavender, freesia and violet leaves on a musky trail. Finally, Arancia Ambrata is built on blood orange, sandalwood and vetiver.
How to choose a Gritti fragrance
If you want a gourmand, start with Duchessa, with liqueur-soaked sour cherries and a heart of jasmine and clove, or with Une Nuit and Gossip Night, which bring coconut, chocolate, peach and caramel. For florals there are Seta and Adèle, or Tutù Blanc and Tutù Pink, inspired by ballet. If you want something fresh and citrusy, you can choose among Pomelo Sorrento, Tangerina, Costiera and Matin d'Été. Pomelo Assoluto is the extrait version of Pomelo Sorrento, warmer and darker. Leather and oud lovers will find Biassanòt, Lumière du Désert, with cocoa, leather and myrrh, and Oud Masira. Kill the Lights, with juniper and wormwood, has dry aromatic notes, and for white musk lovers there is Puro, with green apple.
Sample sets, body and home
To find your way around, there are 2 ml sample sets. The Privé sample set contains Anima, Seta, Fenice and Duchessa, while the Ivy Collection sample set holds You're So Vain, Beyond the Wall, Super Nova and Mango Aoud.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Luca Gritti?
Luca Gritti is the Italian perfumer who founded Gritti Venetia in 2009 and signs its fragrances, after creating perfumes for other brands. Two scents began as his personal perfumes: 19-68, which the house calls his olfactory self-portrait, and Muskaria, which for a long time was reserved for him alone.
What is the difference between the Gritti collections?
The Privé collection gathers the extraits in velvet bottles, such as Anima and Duchessa, while the White Collection offers bright florals and fruity scents like Adèle and Gossip Night. The Choix carry a modern Oriental spirit, Une Nuit for example, and the Black Collection is the classic line devoted to the family's history.
What does Gritti Anima smell like?
Anima is an extrait de parfum from the Privé collection, which the house presents as the central composition of the line and Luca Gritti's olfactory signature. It opens with a fruity, sparkling accord of lime and pineapple, which then gives way, in the second chapter of the fragrance, to fresh, enveloping notes.
Which Gritti fragrance should I choose if I love sweet notes?
If you love sweet notes, look at the Gritti vanillas. Vanilla Tanà is built on Madagascar vanilla, whose pods, according to the house, are aged inside baobab trunks. Vanille Mystère pairs vanilla with clove, saffron, iris and sandalwood. Among the Choix there is also Bon Bon, with milk, strawberry and vanilla.
Is there a fresh, citrusy Gritti fragrance?
Yes, more than one. Tangerina pairs mandarin and lemon with ginger over a base of caramel and musk, while Costiera opens with Calabrian bergamot, oranges and rosemary. Among the Choix there is Matin d'Été, with lemon zest and bergamot on white musks, and finally Pomelo Sorrento combines pomelo, tea and rose.
What is the difference between Tutù Blanc and Tutù Pink?
Tutù Blanc and Tutù Pink share the same theme, ballet and the balance between strength and fragility. Tutù Blanc is an eau de parfum with velvety rose, juicy raspberry and Madagascar vanilla, while Tutù Pink is an extrait de parfum in which Luca Gritti pairs powdery rose petals and jasmine with a dense musk note.
What is the difference between Pomelo Sorrento and Pomelo Assoluto?
Pomelo Sorrento is a fresh, luminous eau de parfum with pomelo, tea and rose over a base of vetiver and amber. Pomelo Assoluto is an extrait de parfum that intensifies that freshness and makes it darker and warmer, with light woods and amber, and the house describes it as its "noir" interpretation.
Does Gritti also make body and home products?
Yes, three fragrances from the White Collection, Adèle, Chantilly and Gossip Night, also come as shower gel, body lotion and scented candle. Adèle has a note of osmanthus, Gossip Night of creamy peach and Chantilly of Madagascar vanilla.
