Liquirizia Nera

By the editors · 2 min readOrange opens bright and slightly sweet, immediately cut by black currant's tart, leafy edge that darkens the citrus into a cool, almost wine-like heart. The guaiac wood base smolders quietly, adding a dry, pencil-shaving smokiness that turns the fruity accord into something duskier and more reserved. On skin the orange recedes within thirty minutes, leaving the currant to soften and merge with the wood, creating a muted licorice impression without any overt anise. Dry-down stays close, a skin-level haze of soft smoke and residual berry that feels more woody than gourmand. Projection sits at arm’s length for two hours then collapses to the body, making it office-safe yet still perceptible to the wearer. Best for cool spring or early fall days when you want subtle darkness without leather or amber heft.