Not a Perfume is built on a single raw material, cetalox, which Romano Ricci pulled from the depths of formulas to make the entire subject of his fragrance, in 2010. Without allergens, without top or heart, it stays close to the skin and changes from one wearer to another. A fragrance that claims not to be one.
Two signed reviews see it as an elegant and addictive skin scent, both insisting on a rendering that depends heavily on the wearer.
Olfastory’s review
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic
The reviewer describes a material more interesting than a simple amber: warm, almost layered, with an almost herbaceous edge. She notes that the fragrance never speaks loudly, which she finds logical for a base material, but finds it elegant and more complex than expected, and ranks it among her fall and winter fragrances.
Emtalks
Em Sheldon retains a fragrance that is neither floral, nor sweet, nor spicy, which she likens to fresh linen and warm skin. She makes it the choice for those who want to smell good without announcing a fragrance, points out that it layers without overpowering other fragrances, and advises starting with the travel size before committing to a large bottle.