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Eau de toilette
Vinci Wild and Free
Gender:
Male
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Vinci Wild and Free — character and mood
Wild and Free by Vinci is a men’s eau de toilette with a distinctive aromatic, woody and floral character.
The name sets the mood of the composition: this is a fragrance about inner freedom, the energy of movement and confidence without unnecessary showmanship.
The perfume belongs to the aromatic, floral and woody fragrance families.
Its composition combines fresh green nuances, spicy-herbal accents, soft florality and a dry, woody-mossy depth, making Wild and Free feel composed, masculine and noticeable.
Connection with Vinci’s philosophy
The Vinci perfume house was founded in Moscow in 2014 with the ambitious goal of making niche perfumery more accessible and understandable to a broad audience.
Wild and Free fits this philosophy well: it is built around familiar natural materials, yet it has enough presence to avoid blending into the crowd of everyday men’s fragrances.
The perfumer behind the composition is not specified in the available information, nor are the year of release or its affiliation with a particular collection.
Other concentrations of this release have not been announced either, so it is impossible to assess the differences between the EDT, EDP and extrait versions of Wild and Free.
Development and wearability
On the skin, the fragrance opens with fresh greenery and herbal coolness, gradually moving toward a rounder floral character.
Geranium and jasmine add volume to the composition, neroli and petitgrain support its clean citrus-green effect, while sage and rosemary give it structure and dynamism.
The final impression is shaped by moss, sandalwood and vetiver, which make the scent drier, deeper and noticeably woodier.
Vinci Wild and Free has very strong sillage, making it noticeable in the surrounding space and especially well suited to those who enjoy expressive fragrances with a confident presence.
This is a versatile choice for cool spring days, autumn and mild winter, when woody-herbal accords unfold with the greatest fullness.
It can be worn to the office, on a walk, while travelling or for an evening out. However, moderation is best observed indoors: the precise dosage for application to skin and clothing is not specified in the available information, and the composition’s high intensity calls for careful application.
Similar fragrances
If you are interested in green, mossy and woody-aromatic compositions with strong sillage, take a look at Pineward Perfumes Nocturnis.
For further comparison, you could also consider The Dua Brand #Fierce and FUMparFUM Stulginskis, which offer different interpretations of a masculine woody character.
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