Chinotto
A shining jewel on the northwestern coast of Italy, the Mediterranean town of Savona is known as the “Town of Chinotto”
Over 300 years ago, the Chinotto plant was brought to Savona from China by a Savonese sailor. The unique climate created by the proximity of the mountains to the sea made Savona the perfect environment for the this plant to thrive, and this charming Italian town became its new home. The bitter citrus of the plant came to be highly regarded among navigators, who believed it was an amulet that protected them from diseases and danger on the high seas.
The Chinotto plant’s flowers are abundant and delicately scented, and the leave and fruit peel contain oils often used in fine perfumery and cosmetics. The citrus is quite bitter when freshly picked but can be transformed into delicious candied delicacies and drinks when properly processed.
Marco Abaton, a perfumer from Savona, uses this ionic citrus to honor his hometown with the creation of three fragrances that enhance the olfactory notes of this celebrated fruit:
- Chinotto Gourmand is joyful and energizing, the vibrant citrus notes of the ripe chinotto mingled with delicate orange blossom lead into a sweet and enveloping heart of vanilla and caramel for a warm and addictive finish.
- Chinotto Dark is a bitter-sweet delight. A fresh citrus opening blended with the crisp leaves of the green chinotto fruit melt into a liqueur infused balsamic heart, while a hint of intoxicating absinthe, aromatic juniper and smoky incense provide a seductive base.
- Fior di Chinotto is an exclusive and extraordinary essence made with compelling care and craftmanship. The flowers of the Chinotto are slowly collected, and a patient wait for the finest petals of four harvests creates an inimitable fragrance of superlative taste and wisdom.
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Chinotto Gourmand
100 ML SPRAY 3.4 Fl.
Eau de Toilette Chinotto Gourmand
Chinotto Gourmand Eau de Toilette is joyful and energizing, the vibrant citrus notes of the ripe chinotto mingled with delicate orange blossom lead into a sweet and enveloping heart of vanilla and caramel for a warm and addictive finish.$130.00 -
Chinotto Dark
100 ML SPRAY 3.4 Fl.oz
Eau de Toilette Chinotto Dark
Chinotto Dark Eau de Toilette, a fresh citrus opening blended with the crisp leaves of the green chinotto fruit melt into a liqueuer infused balsamic heart, while a hint of intoxicating absinthe, aromatic juniper and smoky incense provide a seductive base.$130.00 -
Chinotto Gourmand Eau de Parfum small size
30 ML SPRAY Fl.oz. 1
Eau de Parfum Chinotto Dark small size
Chinotto Gourmand Eau de Parfum small size has a sweet and enveloping heart of vanilla and caramel. The vibrant citrus notes of the ripe chinotto mingled with delicate orange blossom.$80.00 -
Out of stockFior di Chinotto Eau de Toilette
100 ML SPRAY 3.4 Fl.oz
Eau de Toilette Fior di Chinotto
Evoking a refined sensuality in perpetual renewal, Fior di Chinotto reflects a joyful, fragrant renaissance… your new day. A creation dedicated to fearless women with the spirit to pursue their dreams and forge new beginnings. Floating between the land and the sea, with each moment they look a little higher, toward the sky. Fior di Chinotto captures the invigorating passion of the Ligurian Riviera and returns it to its primal senses. The citrus Chinotto plant that journeyed from China in the sixteenth century with a Savonese sailor finds its perfect home there… transformed, reborn continuously, offering its tart fruits, aromatic leaves and abundant flowers.$132.00 -
Fior di Chinotto Parfum
100 ML SPRAY 3.4 Fl.oz
Parfum Fior di Chinotto
Bright and sparkling citrus top notes of Chinotto fruit capture the invigorating passion of the Ligurian Riviera, as a velvet bouquet of orange flower, damask rose, jasmine and tuberose evolves to an emotional heart of liquid amber, and a perfect tapestry of honey, moss and precious woods create a sensual base for this exquisitely feminine essence.$217.00