Launched by the Italian fragrance house Abaton in 2018, Chinotto Gourmand is an Amber Vanilla fragrance with an aromatic profile of citrus, caramel, vanilla, sweet, white floral, aromatic, powdery, and balsamic.
From Abaton:
"Chinotto Gourmand Eau de Toilette is joyful and energizing, the vibrant citrus notes of the ripe chinotto mingled with delicate orange blossom lead into a sweet and enveloping heart of vanilla and caramel for a warm and addictive finish.
Over 300 years ago, the Chinotto plant was brought to Savona from China by a Savonese sailor. The unique climate created by the proximity of the mountains to the sea made Savona the perfect environment for the Chinotto plant to thrive, and this charming Italian town became its new home. The bitter citrus of the plant came to be highly regarded among navigators, who believed it was an amulet that protected them from diseases and danger on the high seas.
The chinotto plant’s flowers are abundant and delicately scented, and the leave and fruit peel contain oils often used in fine perfumery and cosmetics. The citrus is quite bitter when freshly picked but can be transformed into delicious candied delicacies and fragrances when properly processed."
Fragrance Vault is an official stockist of Abaton.