Zefiro opens with the lavish giddiness of il dolce far niente, a long weekend of fine wine and rich fruits. Cardamom and cinnamon evoke both mouthwatering cuisine and the well spiced bustle of Rome's never ending crowds, while iris and carnation represent beauty in all forms, from the perpetual spring season to the fashionable beauties in every square and nightclub. But Rome is also a city of history, and as Zefiro dries down, a rich amber and smoky incense remind us that around every corner is another masterpiece stuffed museum, extravagant palazzo, or Imperial stronghold.

And yet, a sweet, pervasive honey holds the earlier notes in place as well after all, Rome isn't a city that changes, but a city where ancient and modern take root together in a hypnotic whirl.

1861 Zefiro by Xerjoff is a Amber Spicy fragrance for women and men. 1861 Zefiro was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Mathieu Nardin.

1861 Zefiro fragrance samples available in 1ml, 3ml and 5ml sizes.