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Gritti Super Nova
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Gritti Super Nova — the mineral energy of the Ivy Collection
Gritti Super Nova is a niche unisex fragrance in extrait de parfum concentration, released in 2024.
The composition joined the Ivy Collection of the Italian house Gritti and is aimed at those who appreciate unusual, cool and distinctive fragrances without obvious sweetness.
In terms of its olfactory profile, Super Nova belongs to the fougère and woody families, but its mood is noticeably broader: green, mineral, ozonic, ambery and metallic facets come together here.
The name Super Nova seems to give the composition a cosmic scale. The fragrance feels like a flash of cold light, followed by a dry woody-amber trail.
It does not try to please at any cost. On the contrary, the perfume retains its restraint, graphic character and slight aloofness, making it particularly intriguing for lovers of unconventional niche fragrances.
Character and development on the skin
At first, Super Nova smells fresh, green and slightly sharp: wormwood and green pepper create a subtly bitter herbal effect, while a mineral accord adds the sensation of a cool surface.
As it unfolds, the composition becomes more airy and futuristic, combining ozonic nuances with dry oud and an unexpected hint of gunpowder.
In the drydown, the fragrance becomes softer without losing its metallic character.
Amber and Cashmeran create a warm woody-musky glow against which the metallic notes sound clean and contemporary.
As a result, Gritti Super Nova remains composed, dry and textured — more a fragrance of mood and personal style than a universally crowd-pleasing perfume.
Wearability and dosage
Gritti Super Nova is positioned as unisex and can sound equally natural on both feminine and masculine skin.
It is best suited to the city, cool days, professional settings, evening walks and occasions when you want to highlight your appreciation for unusual compositions.
Thanks to its cool mineral character, the fragrance is especially expressive in autumn, winter and early spring.
Super Nova has a subtle sillage, so the composition unfolds mainly within your personal space rather than filling a room.
The optimal dosage is 1 to 2 sprays on the skin and the same amount on clothing.
The extrait de parfum concentration provides depth and lasting power, but careful application helps preserve its elegant, almost transparent presentation.
The perfumer and the brand’s style
The composition was created by Luca Gritti, the brand’s owner and creative director.
Super Nova reflects an approach characteristic of modern Italian niche perfumery: a distinctive idea matters more here than a conventional note pyramid, while the contrast between cool, green and warm materials creates a memorable image.
For Gritti, this release demonstrates how multifaceted the house’s signature style can be.
Instead of the expected decorative luxury, the fragrance offers an intellectual play of textures — from bitter herbs and ozone to woody amber and metallic shine.
It is precisely this bold presentation that makes Super Nova a notable representative of the Ivy Collection.
Similar fragrances
If you would like to continue exploring unusual woody and mineral compositions, The Spirit of Dubai Meydan is worth discovering.
It offers an opportunity to compare Super Nova with another expressive niche interpretation of rich woody nuances.
At the same time, Gritti Super Nova retains its own individuality, distinguished by a cool ozonic edge, dry minerality and a delicate sillage.
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