The Diario Olfattivo by Simone Andreoli
In his own words, Andreoli first encountered perfume as a teenager on a trip to Provence, visiting the workshops of producers who worked with local oils and raw materials, and he went on to train at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery. In 2014 he launched the Diario Olfattivo project, and he describes his creations as "direct, intense and memorable." The turning point came in 2017 with Don't Ask Me Permission, inspired by the nights of Rio de Janeiro, followed in 2018 by Malibu' – Party in the Bay and Pacific Park.
The eau de parfum collection
The Mediterranean and Italy
If you love citrus, start with Zest di Sorrento, a bright, sparkling scent dedicated to the Sorrento Peninsula and the Amalfi Coast. Among the Mediterranean gourmands is Fico Nero, dedicated to the figs of Chia, in Sardinia, with green accents and a creamy sweetness, while Mandorla del Sud is inspired by a Sicilian pastry chef's workshop and smells of sugar and almonds, with soft, indulgent notes.
Faraway islands and beaches
For faraway islands there is Moorea, an exotic floral inspired by French Polynesia that pairs salt, lime and neroli with tiaré and ylang-ylang. Sunplosion – Aloha State of Mind opens with lime and has Makaha mango at its heart, inspired by the beaches and surf of Oahu. Leisure in Paradise is dedicated to the beaches of Cuba, with creamy coconut, vanilla, juicy fruit and a hint of sunscreen. Finally, Born From Fire, inspired by the black sand beach of Honolokani on Maui, blends tropical vanilla with spices and woods.
California
Two fragrances are dedicated to California. Malibu' – Party in the Bay is inspired by sunset over the bay, with club music, the wind and the waves on the sand, while Pacific Park recalls the Santa Monica amusement park, with notes of candied fruit, caramel, mandarin and pear.
Resins, woods, gourmands and night moods
Smoke of Desert is dedicated to a night journey through the Omani desert and celebrates incense, with notes of wormwood and cashmere. Set in an Andalusian sunset in Seville, Rose of Dangerous Flamenco blends rose and oud with date, dried fruit and spices. Vicebomb is sour cherry over vanilla ice cream, with salted caramel, tonka bean and ylang-ylang. Then there is Ocean of a Midnight Moon, inspired by the sea at night, with marine notes, citrus, mint, myrtle and juniper berries, and Silver Marble, inspired by Norse Niflheim, which pairs icy citrus with sharp woods. Finally, Camouflage weaves musky, floral, woody, citrus and amber accents over ambergris, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla and labdanum.
Eau de Parfum Intense and Parfum Nectar
Among the Eau de Parfum Intense is Venom – Secret of Shaman, inspired by Maya shamanic rituals, which opens with spices and has a heart of tobacco, dark woods and resins. Tulum Junglescape portrays a tropical jungle overlooking the sea, with a margarita opening of lime, sea salt and mint, alongside tiaré and ylang-ylang.
The Parfum Nectar are presented as the house's highest-concentration series. They include Apricot Innocence, an apricot fruity with sweet orange, sambac and rose. Inspired by fearless women, Criminal Lipstick pairs red grape and fig with iris, jasmine and lily of the valley. Kitesurfing over a coral reef is the idea behind Kite in Crystal Reef, which opens with water lotus, green apple and neroli, and Palm Oases, inspired by Saint Martin, has coconut mousse, Chantilly cream, vanilla, orange blossom and macadamia nut.
How to choose a Simone Andreoli perfume
If you love citrus, marine and aquatic scents, start with Zest di Sorrento, Ocean of a Midnight Moon and Kite in Crystal Reef. For gourmand notes there are Mandorla del Sud, Fico Nero, Pacific Park, Vicebomb and Palm Oases. The tropical scents include Sunplosion, Leisure in Paradise, Born From Fire and Tulum Junglescape. If you prefer an exotic floral, try Moorea, and if you are after woods and resins, there are Smoke of Desert, Venom, Rose of Dangerous Flamenco, Camouflage and Silver Marble.
If you would like to try several before choosing a full bottle, the "The Icons" sample set is a gift box that gathers a collection of the house's fragrances, each in its own bottle.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Simone Andreoli?
Simone Andreoli is an Italian perfumer born in 1990 who, at 24, founded his independent brand, Simone Andreoli – Diario Olfattivo. He first encountered perfume as a teenager on a trip to Provence and went on to train at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery, in France.
What is Simone Andreoli's Diario Olfattivo?
Diario Olfattivo is the project Simone Andreoli launched in 2014, and it is also the full name of his brand. Each fragrance is dedicated to a place or a travel memory, such as Fico Nero, inspired by the figs of Chia, Smoke of Desert, with Omani incense, and Pacific Park, dedicated to the Santa Monica park.
What are Simone Andreoli's signature fragrances?
Simone Andreoli's signature fragrances are Don't Ask Me Permission, launched in 2017 and inspired by the nights of Rio de Janeiro, and the two Californian fragrances released the following year, in 2018: Malibu' – Party in the Bay and Pacific Park.
What is the difference between Simone Andreoli Eau de Parfum, Eau de Parfum Intense and Parfum Nectar?
The Eau de Parfum is the main collection, ranging from Fico Nero to Smoke of Desert. The Eau de Parfum Intense series includes Venom – Secret of Shaman and Tulum Junglescape, while the Parfum Nectar, such as Palm Oases and Apricot Innocence, are presented as the house's highest-concentration series.
Which Simone Andreoli perfume is best for gourmand lovers?
For gourmand notes, Simone Andreoli offers Mandorla del Sud, which smells of almond and sugar from a Sicilian pastry shop, and Pacific Park, with candied fruit and caramel. Vicebomb has sour cherry, vanilla ice cream and salted caramel, and Palm Oases blends coconut, Chantilly cream and macadamia nut.
Which Simone Andreoli perfumes are fresh and citrusy?
Simone Andreoli's fresh perfumes include Zest di Sorrento, a citrus scent, along with Ocean of a Midnight Moon, a marine scent with mint and juniper, and Kite in Crystal Reef, an aquatic with lotus and green apple. Then there is Moorea, which pairs salt, lime and neroli with tiaré and ylang-ylang.
Which Simone Andreoli perfumes are woody and resinous?
The woody and resinous perfumes include Smoke of Desert, built around Omani incense. Rose of Dangerous Flamenco blends rose and oud, and Venom – Secret of Shaman has tobacco, dark woods and resins. Finally, Camouflage brings together ambergris, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla and labdanum.
What is in the Simone Andreoli "The Icons" sample set?
The "The Icons" sample set is a gift box that brings together a collection of Simone Andreoli fragrances, each in its own bottle. The house presents it as a selection of creations with different personalities, designed for trying different profiles and finding your perfume before moving on to a full bottle.
