Niche Italian fragrances: the maisons to know

Italy has a rich and varied niche perfumery: from Xerjoff's Turin to Lorenzo Villoresi's Florence, from Casamorati's Bologna to Parco 1923's Abruzzo National Park. Each maison has its own style, but many share a love for raw materials and storytelling.

The maisons

• Xerjoff, founded in Turin in 2003: Erba Pura is its most sought-after perfume, citrus and fruit on vanilla and musk. The comparison with Nishane is in Xerjoff or Nishane.
• Casamorati, historic Bolognese house from the late 19th century today in the Xerjoff world: Mefisto, fresh and elegant, and Italica, almond and milk.
• Lorenzo Villoresi, the perfumer from Florence: Teint de Neige, which smells of powder.
• Nobile 1942: we talk about it in the guide to Nobile 1942.
• Orto Parisi and NasoMatto, signed by Alessandro Gualtieri: Megamare and Black Afgano, intense and unconventional.
• Filippo Sorcinelli, artist and organist: LAVS, between sacred music and incense.
• Parco 1923, perfumes signed by Luca Maffei: the Parco 1923 perfume, juniper, broom and iris.
• Pantheon Roma, inspired by Raphael and the Renaissance: see the guide to Pantheon Roma.
• And then Cave, with extraits aged in tuff, LaSerra, Re Profumo and Cristian Cavagna, with his tuberose.

Where to start

If you love fresh, Erba Pura or Mefisto; if you love powder, Teint de Neige; if you are looking for something bold, Megamare or Black Afgano. All the maisons are told in the niche maisons.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Italian niche perfume maisons?

Among those you find with us: Xerjoff, Casamorati, Lorenzo Villoresi, Nobile 1942, Orto Parisi, Filippo Sorcinelli, Parco 1923, Pantheon Roma, Cave, LaSerra, Re Profumo and Cristian Cavagna.

What is the most famous Italian niche perfume?

Among the most sought-after is Erba Pura by Xerjoff.