Filippo Sorcinelli But Not Today | Fragrance Samples UK

Fragrance Sample (1ml / 2ml / 5ml) 100% genuine fragrance decanted into a UV-sterilised glass atomiser. Overview Fragrance Family: Aromatic / Amber / Woody Concentration: Extrait de Parfum Style: Sharp, aromatic, resinous, mossy, woody, dark, animalic Best For: Evening wear, colder weather, formal occasions, lovers of challenging niche fragrances Season: Autumn and winter Fragrance Notes Top Notes: Bergamot, Artemisia, Lavender, Lemon Middle Notes: Styrax, Cascarilla, Rosemary, Calamus Base Notes: Angelica, Sandalwood, Oak Moss, Galbanum Resin, Amber, Musk What It Smells Like But Not Today opens with a striking burst of bitter-green aromatics and bright citrus. Bergamot and lemon bring a sharp freshness, while artemisia and lavender give the opening a dry, herbal edge. The effect is deliberately intense and slightly abrasive rather than soft or immediately inviting. Filippo Sorcinelli describes the opening as violent, while independent descriptions similarly characterise it as sharp and cutting. As it develops, the bright opening gives way to a darker, more complex aromatic heart. Styrax introduces a warm, balsamic resinous quality, while rosemary and calamus add green, camphoraceous and herbal facets. Cascarilla contributes a spicy, woody character, creating a transition from the piercing opening into something warmer and more enigmatic. In the dry down, the fragrance becomes deeper and more enveloping. Angelica, sandalwood and oak moss combine with galbanum, amber and musk to create a long-lasting base that is earthy, resinous, woody and slightly animalic. The composition is designed to evolve slowly, with the darker amber and mossy character becoming increasingly prominent over time. Overall, the fragrance feels sharp, unsettling and sophisticated at first, gradually transforming into a dark, warm and sensual composition of amber, moss, woods and musk. Inspired by the relationship between Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling in Hannibal, the fragrance deliberately plays with tension between attraction and menace. View our full collection of genuine Filippo Sorcinelli fragrance samples