Bellano

I never expected to fall for Bellano, but I fell hard! This scent isn’t usually one I would’ve chosen on my own because the notes don’t often work for me, but I read some very compelling reviews of it and had to give it a try. I’m so glad I did! Bellano is fresh, sweet, floral and rich with the coffee note tying it all together. The aquatic note also adds something really lovely and interesting here rather than going soapy or cologne-y like I find a lot of aquatic notes do. Bellano is the expensive vacation I’ve been waiting my whole life to go on. It’s the cool aunt who travels the world and somehow never looks rumpled on the plane. Bellano is probably more sophisticated than I’ll ever be. But I love her!

Bellano, a blast of star Jasmine and orange that fades to a lovely sweet floral. I love it. Wearable but not boring and good for any season.

This was my favorite. It reminds me of a discontinued scent by Diptique called Florabellio. Very atmospheric and beautiful!

Bellano is a truly decadent scent journey that begins with a softly radiating jasmine that whisks the wearer away on a tour of spice & herb markets and textile bazaars in a heady whirl. The notes are blended so beautifully, I didn't even notice the top notes unfolding into a lush nest of antique tapestries and luxe velvet pillows until I felt myself landing there, encased in a bespoke sense of calm hedonism, surrounded by just the right amount of favorite things. Truly a lovely fragrance experience, with respectable sillage and longevity. I'm sensitive to jasmine in particular, but Bellano uses jasmine with a deft touch that opens the door gently rather than smashing it down in a flowery huff, allowing me to truly enjoy the nuance of the flower rather than simply trying to survive it until the other notes warm up to distract me.
Bellano is a treat, and an unexpected presentation of its listed notes! It gives a sense of vast geographies and singular cosiness in the same breath.