This fragrance aims to evoke all of the manifestations of male strength. Duro meaning ‘hard’ in Italian is suggestive of masculinity and strength. Described as a woody, spicy, leather fragrance this scent from Nasomatto is bold and virile. The leather note is prominent and gives the most beautiful dry earthiness on the skin. Duro is a favourite amongst the collection as it is so beautifully complex and wears incredibly on the skin. The perfect scent for someone wanting an earthy, well rounded (yet not sweet) scent.
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PERFUMER
Alessandro Gualtieri
HOW IT WEARS
Duro is a Parfum so it should generally give the wearer anywhere from 8 hours + longevity on the skin, because all Nasomatto fragrances are created using Parfum extract, you’ll probably be wearing this scent for at least that long. Potentially up to 24 hours, and if it’s on your clothing, even longer. Opening with all the strength and purity of a freshly cracked branch of hardwood, Duro’s intensity mellows on the skin over time, blossoming into an array of softer greens and earthy tones like Leather and a hint of bright spice. A surprising evolution upon dry down of much greater complexity than its dry wood opening. Masculine and ‘durable’ with a soft underbelly. Most assuredly a long-lasting wear.
LORE LOVES
We all love this scent! Like a lazy night spent in a mossy log cabin, by an open fire, in the arms of your self-assured and entirely capable lover. The one who not only built the cabin, but also chopped and collected the wood for the fire you now find yourself in front of. Warm, dry, alluring, and packed with masculine power.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Nasomatto means ‘crazy nose’ in Italian and this range is for the daring and nonconventional. After working in commercial fragrance for many years, Alessandro longed for his own range of weird & wonderful scents that push the boundaries and become addictive creating Nasomatto.
“I begin to make something but at a certain point, it starts making choices by itself. It is the process that interests and guides me. I like the feeling of losing control and I’m not the one making the choices. My involvement is to create something that is alive and will be able to say new things. I want my perfumes to have an intelligence of their own, not just be slaves to my meaning.” Alessandro Gualtieri
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Frankie –
Spices, woods and leather. Unapologetic, animalistic and raw. Nothing pretty here, folks. Just a punch in the face.
Blue –
This one sits surprisingly soft and close. Lasts well as the EDP concentration promises. Undeniably masculine but it settles pretty fast into a generic ‘woods and spice’ effect that isn’t much different from Proraso aftershave balm. No clear notes, instead of feeling smooth it merely feels simple. Nothing wrong with it, but not especially complex or memorable for the niche price.