Owning a pair of Ferragamo shoes is one of my fashion goals. But in the meantime, I can luxuriate in another (more affordable) Ferragamo product that bears that iconic grosgrain Vara bow – Signorina, the new fragrance by Salvatore Ferragamo.
I must confess that whilst there are other Ferragamo scents out there – Incanto now comes to mind – I’d never quite made the Ferragamo perfume – Ferragamo shoe association until Signorina. The rectangular crystal flacon topped with the pretty two toned pink bow set alongside the rose gold cap, is delicate, pretty and designed for a young lady – Signorina (young lady, in Italian), and seals the Ferragamo brand for me. Interesting what consistency brings to the brand eh?
Signorina, the fragrance, is a light flirty scent with a touch of spiciness, thanks to the Pink Pepper top note. On first spritz, I think flowers and… dessert. Not quite surprising, because it dries down to a Vanilla note that is reminiscent of that quintessential Italian dessert – pannacota!
That also means that the Signorina scent is a little sweet. Not sickly sweet, but delicately, girlishly sweet. Not surprising therefore that this scent is targeted at those in the 20-30 age group. The sort of scent to suit a young lady starting to test her womanly wiles.
On me, Signorina starts out fizzy. I can almost feel the effervescent bubbles tickle my nose as I breathe it in. But it quickly dries down to a warm vanilla note that I think suits me better than the young, giddy, effervescence of youth. So don’t be put off by the target market of Signorina.
As with all perfumes, it will never smell the same on every one due to body chemistry. It smelt quite nice on my skin, but someone else I spritzed this on, smelt like they just did the laundry. It smelt soapy 😛 So she might want to spritz this fragrance on her clothes and hair instead of on her skin, to avoid smelling of soap.
I must make mention of the use of rose gold in the metal topper of the bottle. It is a nicer, more luxurious departure from acrylic and it is younger in feel than plain yellow gold. Rose gold is also, I’m told, very now and it is that young Signorina in the now that this fragrance is after.
I’m no good with describing fragrances, but there’s one thing I like about fragrances – the promotional videos they make for it. Almost always beautiful.
Italian model Bianca Balti is gorgeous and you just have to watch the bit at 00.38. What wouldn’t I do to have that!
Have you taken a sniff at Signorina yet? I don’t know if they do it here, but when I was in Hong Kong, they infused the Ferragamo store with the scent of Signorina. It was absolutely lovely!
Paris B
Signorina by Salvatore Ferragamo Price: RM299/50ml, RM399 (100ml) Availability: Fragrance counters in major department stores
I haven’t tried out any of the Ferragamo fragrances yet, but dang if I’m not attracted to the Signorina just because of its gorgeous packaging. They even have the signature grosgrain ribbons!
Exactly! Those ribbons and the idea of the shoes really ties it in together. Their earlier flacons didn’t make me associate them with the shoe brand.
Oh my god the shoes!! So pretty!
My thoughts exactly! It was like peering into a magic cave
hmmm… Love 1 ferragamo fragrance already ; so already inclined to do some sniffing this weekend. Signorina, please wait for me!!
Ooh which Ferragamo fragrance do you currently like? Signorina will be a lovely addition at any rate 🙂
Never tried any Ferragamo fragrances before but that Signorina is calling out to me just because that darn packaging is too pretty!
Right?! This is why I paid attention to this one and never realized there were other Ferragamo fragrances. I mean, what do they look like? *draws a blank*
Love the grosgrain ribbon on the bottle.
And I want the shoes wardrobe, with Varina in all candy colours.
You and I both! The shoes are to die for eh?
ah it’s in my lust list, the bottle is so pretty! contemplating between this and l’eau de chloe edt >.<
I can’t remember how Chloe smells. I’ll go take a sniff 🙂 but I think ultimately, it comes down to the one that smells good on you, and the occasion you want Ipit for… Or you can just get both 😉
if both isn’t LE, i think it’s quite doable – to have both fragrance! 😛 otherwise, it’s a tough choice. i most prolly will go with Chloe if I have to, chloe has a special place in my heart 😛
I don’t think either is LE and if Chloe means something, then get it because a perfume is a personal thing 🙂
I haven’t sniffed this in person but judging the look on photo, I can tell it is a very sweet fragrance with its sweet looking bottle! I want the shoes too!!!!
Yup it’s very sweet indeed! I love the bottle, not quite the scent except in small doses 🙂
Incanto Charms is my all time favourite fragrance, but I don’t really fancy the other Incanto incarnations though. 😛 Vanilla is not my favourite scent, prefer something more citrusy. The bottle does look pretty though!
Oh my God, same for me! The other Incantos are meh, but Charms – heaven!
I have noticed a rise in the use of vanilla in fragrances lately. Lancome’s Tresor Midnight was pure vanilla too. I haven’t smelt Incanto Charms. Got to admit Ferragamo scents have fallen into my blind spot :p
That soapy part actually sounds good to me! I once had the Demeter spray of Laundromat, and I got so many lovely comments!
Thunk I’ll look for this when I can smell again (stupid cold).
Haha I’m a little amused because you like the soapy scent part and another commentator hates it! Never a surer sign that fragrances are very personal things 🙂 I hope you feel better soon, Sam!
I like the scent of Attimo,haven’t tried this yet.will do do asap XD
I haven’t smelt Altimo. Yet another Ferragamo scent I never paid attention to 😛
I wish i have a wardrobe of ferragamo shoes as well! <3
You and me both, Stacie!
I haven’t got the chance to take a sniff at Signorina yet. Last 3 weeks I went to Parkson, I passed the chance bcoz I think I wanna test it at Jusco later. But too bad Jusco is kinda late and they didn’t have any tester yet at their counter. T__T
I love collecting perfumes. I have 19 bottles of perfume in my collection and 2 of them are the Ferragamo. I have “F for Fascinating Night” and “Incanto Charms”. Both are lovely. I’m looking forward to test the Signorina. If it’s good then I might add it to my collection. ^^
If you are a perfume collector (wow! 19 bottles!) then I think you will need Signirina in your collection. It looks so Pretty! How do you store or show case your perfumes? Do you have a special self or something? I’d love to have a shelf made just to out my perfumes on 🙂
The Signorina do looks pretty! ^^ But I think it looks almost like one of the perfume I have, which is Lanvin’s Marry Me. Both have cute bows on it. Plus I only buy perfume if I like the smell. Even if the bottle is nice, but the smell didn’t entice me, I won’t buy it. The latest one that I bought is the Gucci Guilty, which was like 8months ago. I haven’t buy any new perfume recently bcoz my mom wouldn’t let me buy anymore since I got too much LOLss. >.< I don't have any special shelf to showcase my perfumes. I just put it in open baskets that I decorated myself with ribbons n laces. ^^
Now that you mention it, yes it does bear a slight similarity to Marry Me. I quite like that one 🙂 your collection must look very pretty 🙂 mine are all store in a cupboard 😛
I’m not into sweet fragrances so I don’t think I’d like this. But the bottle is so pretty!
True! I am not a fan of sweet scents either but the bottle just calls for attention 🙂
*wibbles* That looks and sounds gorgeous!
Time to go check it out eh? 😉
Soapy scent? Err Ill pass but your photo of the bag, shoe and perfume looks so tempting!! Looks like a real nice gift to have at a go, hehe
I know right? I love the fuchsia shoes 🙂 actually the scent itself isn’t soapy, just reacted quite strangely on my friend. Everyone else got vanilla 🙂
Please can someone tell me where the pink handbag is from, it’s beautiful just what I’m looking for but can’t find. Thank-you.
Its by Ferragamo and likely to be out of season by now since the post was written in 2012 🙂