Dutti Sport
Fragrance notes
Character
Massimo Dutti released Dutti Sport for men in 1998, composed by Ramon Monegal. The opening is light and brief, with citruses, mint, red apple, and litchi creating a cool, juicy first impression that fades quickly. This is a fragrance built for a man who wants to smell clean and put-together during a busy day out in the city, without leaving a trace behind him as he moves through a crowd. The scent stays close, vanishing from the skin before the afternoon is over.
The heart shifts into lavender, African orange flower, geranium, nutmeg, cinnamon, and anise. These spices and florals add a sharp, dry edge to the fruit, steering the composition away from simple sweetness. The base is where Dutti Sport finds its true identity. Vetiver, Virginia cedar, oakmoss, rhubarb, musk, and French labdanum create a green, earthy foundation. The rhubarb and oakmoss give the drydown a damp, forest-floor quality that grounds the brighter top notes. It feels natural and slightly rugged, like walking through a damp garden after a rain shower.
That damp garden is the argument for wearing it. The crisp air and the wet earth suit a casual shirt with rolled-up sleeves and an open window letting in a breeze. The musk and labdanum soften the sharper greens, making the wear comfortable and intimate. You are left with the sensation of standing near a stream where the water has just disturbed the soil.
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