Magnolia Nobile is one in the long line of perfumes by the famous fashion house that is Acqua di Parma. It is meant to showcase luxury at its best and is not targeted towards the less affluent market. I think they succeed very well in creating a fragrance that shows of the affluence of the user yet is comfortable enough to use on a daily basis. I love the fact that there are people in the industry who are not afraid to ask people to flaunt their wealth.

The Brand

Acqua di Parma is already known as one of those great Italian fashion houses that specialize in the production of perfume and this reputation has not been disappointed in this new adventure. They have an impressive list of products on the market and rarely fail to impress even the most discerning perfume connoisseurs who shop around to test various perfumes. I believe that this great heritage and experience has had a major influence in the production and marketing of Magnolia

The Fragrance

The fragrance is fresh to the point of almost sterile but never boring. It starts off with fresh green citrus. You then have the standard overtones of bergamot, lemon and citron. In the middle range are magnolia, jasmine and sandalwood. Finally you have patchouli, vetiver and vanilla. That means that the fruity and citrus flavor at the very beginning lightens up to introduce a rather woody tone. This is the kind of complex perfume that appeals to my tastes.

The Packaging

I consider the packaging to be of the highest possible quality. The predominant character is that of rich gold. Almost like tea and the outer casing is looks golden with a kind of pale understatement. The overall picture is that of confident luxury. It is neither brash not tasteless but elegant and welcoming. I think they are onto a winner with the packing for this great perfume.

General Customer Feedback

As one would expect with the Acqua di Parma brand, this is a very inspirational brand and many of the customers were really looking forward to sample it. Those who did were very pleased with the product but they said that the citrus flavor was overpowering in the beginning and it was only when the perfume settled that they felt the more sophisticated overtones. Some people strangely felt that the scent was too weak and did not make the impact they wanted.

Popularity: 5% [?]

This is another great addition to the Gucci Brand. It is a particularly great perfume for the high powered sporting types who like to look and feel good. It is not for the faint hearted or those who are not yet sure of their place in the world. The perfume has just arrived on the scene but has quite a bit of potential. The perfume has just landed on the scene so it is understandable that not many people will yet be aware of it. Given the large amounts of launches I am sure that its distinctive flavor will mean that it will stand out amongst the many great perfumes on the market at the moment,

The Brand

Gucci is part of that group of fashion designers that are definitely part of the establishment. They specialize in high end fashion with a tilt towards the modern trends that will supply the main customer base in modern times. The brand can pay homage to even the metro sexual generation X that sets the trends these days. Thus tradition comes together with modernity to create what can accurately be described as a modern classic.

The Fragrance

The overall aroma of the perfume is that of fresh citrus. However the overall fruity effect is completed by grapefruit, cypress, junipers, vetier, patchouli, cardamom and ambrette. For a masculine fragrance this might appear to be over the top but it works very well. Do not be put off by the seemingly feminine ingredients. The final product is definitely masculine.

The Packaging

Now this is what I call stylish packaging. The perfume is simply breathtaking in its light green hue that goes very well with the transparent bottle. The actual packet itself is plain silver which again speaks of sophistication and confidence. This is not a perfume that is waiting for approval by any stretch of imagination. Understatement seems to have worked very well for them on this occasion and I like it.

General Customer Feedback

It seems that the customers were rather skeptical about sports perfumes in general and this one in particular. There were reservations about the fruity nature of the fragrance and whether this would suit male consumers. However those who had tested the perfume were quite pleased with it. Apparently availability at the moment is restricted to Germany although it is expected that the perfume will spread out soon enough. Judging from the customer feedback it will be a well received fragrance.

Popularity: 17% [?]