Every Florentine knows this special lion: Marzocco. This noble heraldic animal—and one of Florence’s landmarks—holds a shield in its paw bearing the Florentine lily. The sculpture, created by the sculptor Donatello in 1420, is now on display at the Museo del Bargello, while a sandstone copy stands prominently and unmistakably in Piazza della Signora, in front of the Palazzo Vecchio. The bottle of Roberto Ugolini’s Marzocco is also quintessentially Florentine—in a warm violet, a color that is also very typical of Florence. Marzocco—the fragrance: The mane of the proud Marzocco glows in bright colors under the Italian sun, with the fruity and zesty citrus notes of mandarin, lime, and lemon that embody the spirit of the Italian summer. Magnificent orange blossoms and beguiling jasmine exude their unique, enchanting nobility, which does justice to the “Marzocco,” that famous lion and king of the beasts. Delicate, skillfully balanced, and refined, the base note presents a masterfully harmonized blend of tart, spicy vanilla accents, delicate, mystical patchouli, dry cedarwood, powdery musk, and a selection of the finest woods.
Marzocco once again showcases the mastery of the experienced noses Maurizio Cerizza and Cristian Calabrò, who have perfectly brought to life the vision of creative director Herbert Stricker. With this composition, the Marzocco emblem is brought to life from its nearly 600-year slumber. An olfactory renaissance for connoisseurs and lovers of excellent perfumes.
