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Extro' 17° Stormo Profumo Solido
Gender:
Male
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
17° Stormo Profumo Solido — a distinctive fragrance by Extro'
17° Stormo Profumo Solido is a men's fragrance in solid perfume format from Extro', an independent Italian house founded in 2004.
The brand views perfumery as a sensual journey through the Italian Peninsula and creates compositions with a distinctive character, far removed from faceless mass-market products.
The name 17° Stormo Profumo Solido sounds concise and slightly mysterious, while the composition itself is built around a rich combination of spicy, woody, ambery and balsamic facets.
This is not a universally fresh fragrance for every occasion, but a noticeable perfumery accent for a man who appreciates a dense scent, dark nuances and a powerful trail.
Olfactive profile and mood
In character, 17° Stormo belongs to the spicy and woody fragrance families.
Ambery, balsamic, gourmand, green, floral and musky nuances are also apparent, allowing the composition to unfold in layers — from peppery energy and a green accord to a warm, resinous and slightly smoky base.
The opening creates a contrast of black pepper, hemp and a woody accord.
The pepper note lends the composition a dry sharpness, the green nuance makes it more unusual, while the woody accord immediately establishes a confident, composed tone.
Coffee, heliotrope, resins and further woody nuances emerge in the heart, making the fragrance warmer, softer and deeper.
The finish is built around amber, incense, oud, pink pepper, musk and woody nuances.
Amber and musk round out the scent, incense adds a refined smokiness, while oud forms a dense, dark foundation with distinctive oriental expressiveness.
Pink pepper preserves a light spark in the base and keeps the composition from becoming too heavy.
Sillage and wearability
The fragrance is described as having very strong sillage, so 17° Stormo Profumo Solido calls for careful application.
The solid texture makes it possible to control the intensity: a small amount is enough for a close yet noticeable scent, while a more generous application will emphasise the resins, oud, incense and ambery warmth.
The composition is especially suitable for cool weather, evenings, a business meeting with character, or an occasion when you want to leave a memorable impression.
The spicy-woody profile develops gradually on the skin and may last longer on clothing; the exact recommended dosage for skin and fabric is not specified in the available information.
Who this fragrance is for
17° Stormo Profumo Solido is positioned as a men's fragrance, although lovers of rich woody-amber compositions may perceive it beyond gender labels.
It is a choice for those drawn to coffee, spices, resins, incense and oud, as well as fragrances with a strong presence and an expressive base.
In mood, it can be compared with Amouroud Oud Tabac, as well as Zoologist Perfumes Civet and Olivier Durbano Black Tourmaline.
At the same time, 17° Stormo stands out for its solid perfume format and its combination of a green-spicy opening, a coffee-and-resin heart, and an oud-ambery finish.
Release history and version details
The exact release date of 17° Stormo Profumo Solido, the perfumer's name, its membership in a separate collection and the availability of other concentrations are not specified in the available information.
What is known is that this is a solid perfume by Extro', positioned for men, with very strong sillage and built around spicy and woody accords.
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