Azzurro – that was the big hit of 1968, composed by Paolo Conte, but immortalized by Adriano Celentano. In his unmistakable style, he sang of the azure blue of the summer sky and the longing for a distant love. The song has been reinterpreted many times, fittingly so by the Azzurri, the Italian national football team, who re-sung it after their 2006 World Cup victory in Germany. Azure blue, a color to dream about. This blue, in the form of lapis lazuli, already fascinated the people of ancient Egypt; the coastal region of the Côte d'Azur was named after it. Today, it adorns not only the jerseys of the Squadra Azzurra, but – as a nod to Italy – also the latest fragrance from Roberto Ugolini.
Azzurro introduces itself with a delightful, fruity opening. Where one would otherwise encounter numerous citrus fruits, here it is solely the tart glow of grapefruit, followed by distinct and delicious strawberry notes, accompanied by coconut and a fruity, spicy hint of pink pepper. At its center is a completely unpretentious rose, which restrainedly but firmly directs the dried-fruit-like davana and the tart, cheerful black currant. It is further surrounded by a sparkling, luxurious champagne accent and an almost translucent, spring-like magnolia. Sensual amber and deep woody tones in the base, along with a fruity musk, complete the fragrance in a most charming way.
