Trussardi — Trussardi Uomo Eau de Parfum
Essence
Trussardi Uomo Eau de Parfum (2019) is the higher-concentration “Levriero Collection” reissue of the 2011 Trussardi Uomo EDT - a modern Italian fougere-woody by perfumer Aurelien Guichard, housed in a heavy black bottle topped with a greyhound-head cap (the house’s emblem). It is, by broad agreement, simply a denser, leather-forward, better-performing version of the 2011 EDT: a peppery, green-herbal, violet-and-geranium fougere with a leather-patchouli-moss base. It is explicitly not the legendary 1980s vintage Trussardi Uomo leather powerhouse - a frequent point of confusion - but a polished, contemporary, mass-appealing take.
Scent Profile
The opening is bright and Italian-citrus: bergamot, Italian lemon and a sharp green galbanum, with nutmeg adding a faint spice; some find this citrus opening short and “boring. “ The heart is where it gets distinctive - galbanum, geranium, clary sage and violet leaf combine into a green-herbal-floral accord that, as one sharp reviewer noted, functions like a fougere “but here galbanum replaces lavender, which makes a big difference,” yielding a flowery-herbal masculine with a little floral sweetness. The base is leather, patchouli and oakmoss (the brand also lists akigalawood and sandalwood), with the leather notably more pronounced and the whole composition denser than the airier EDT. Wearers compare the overall effect to a modern barbershop with “hints of Quorum,” and to Chanel Egoiste Platinum’s peppery-clean lineage. Some dissenters smell mostly moss and violet leaf with an unexpected aquatic/“shower gel” quality. Signature accord: green galbanum-violet-geranium fougere over leather and moss.
Performance
A clear improvement over the weak-performing 2011 EDT, which is the main reason to seek the EDP. Owners report 10+ hours longevity with moderate (not beastly) projection - strong for the first 3-4 hours then settling close. One owner: with two sprays “myself and people around me could smell it - it’s a great performer,” explicitly contrasting it with the underwhelming Trussardi Black Extreme and Uomo EDT. Best at mild/spring temperatures per several wearers, though others wear it year-round. Net: above-average longevity, moderate sillage, far more substantial than the EDT.
Wearing Context
Versatile and polished - pitched as a confident, well-dressed signature (“could be a signature scent for someone who is always well dressed and wants to project confidence”). Works for office, daytime and evening; its citrus-fresh top supports daytime/casual while the leather-moss base carries it into formal and evening settings. Best in spring and milder weather by wearer account. Social read: classic, masculine, mature-but-modern - a “barbershop” elegance rather than a trendy sweet crowd-pleaser. Detractors counter that it can read generic/“cheap men’s shower gel. “
Comparisons & DNA
Two reference frames dominate. First, its own siblings: it is “the exact smell, just a lot stronger” than the 2011 EDT, while the EDT in turn is closer to the EDP than the fruitier/sweeter 2022 Levriero Limited Edition (which adds mirabelle). Second, the modern peppery-fresh fougere lineage anchored by Chanel Egoiste Platinum - wearers repeatedly place the 2011/2019 Uomo in the family of Egoiste Platinum and its descendants Davidoff Champion and Montblanc Legend, with Uomo described as the more spicy/leathery, slightly darker variation. One reviewer pulled a comparison to Adidas Ice Dive “with a major glow-up,” and another to Salvatore Ferragamo (Uomo). Crucially, it bears little resemblance to the dry, aldehydic, tobacco-leather 1980s vintage Trussardi Uomo. Delta versus a classic fougere: galbanum stands in for lavender, giving a greener, more herbal-floral signature.
Reception
Polarized, more so than its siblings. Positive camp: “a fantastic fougere,” high-quality, unique green-herbal heart, excellent value (multiple owners paid about 55EUR and called it a steal versus pricier designers), and finally good performance from a Trussardi. Negative camp: “plain boring, generic, bland, uninspiring,” an “aquatic fougere” dominated by moss and violet leaf, even “cheap men’s shower gel” - with several agreeing it lacks personality. There’s also brand-purist disappointment that Trussardi (a house with a storied leather-fragrance past) released something seen as chasing the Egoiste-Platinum mass-market lane. Polarization axes: whether the green-herbal heart reads as characterful or generic, and nostalgia for the vintage. Blind buy verdict: reasonable at the low discounter prices if you like green peppery fougeres and want strong longevity - but sample if you can, because a meaningful minority finds it forgettable.
Versions & Reformulation
This 2019 EDP is itself a concentration-boosted reissue, not a standalone debut. The lineage: the 1983 vintage Trussardi Uomo (greyhound logo) is a completely different aldehydic leather chypre, reformulated and discontinued; the 2011 Uomo Trussardi (coat-of-arms era) is Guichard’s modern fougere EDT; the 2019 Trussardi Uomo EDP (Levriero Collection, gold/greyhound cap) is a denser EDP of that 2011 formula; and the 2022 Trussardi Uomo Levriero Limited Edition (by Amelie Jacquin) is a separate, fruitier/sweeter reformulation with mirabelle, amberwood and guaiac. Per a wearer summary, the gold-cap EDP is “closer to the EDT” while the 2022 limited edition is “fruitier/sweeter. “ Announced as a limited edition itself.
Acquisition Notes
Strong value; widely discounted. Marketed as a limited 100 ml EDP under license by Angelini Beauty (AB Parfums), it has been easy to find across Europe (owners Douglas stores) and at US discounters - FragranceNet listings around $50, and owners reporting about 55EUR purchases. Sold primarily as 100 ml EDP. Given the modest pricing, decants are less common than full-bottle buys. The heavy black glass bottle with the zamak greyhound-head cap is a frequently-praised collectible. Note for buyers: confirm you’re getting the gold/greyhound-cap 2019 EDP and not the airier 2011 EDT, the 2022 Levriero Limited Edition, or vintage 1983 stock - all share the “Uomo” name.
Notable Facts & Lore
- Trussardi Uomo EDP debuted at TFWA 2019 in Cannes as part of the new Levriero (“greyhound”) Collection - a pair (Trussardi Donna in white/EDP Intense, Trussardi Uomo in black/EDP) conceived as collectible, gift-oriented higher-concentration reissues of the 2011 centennial fragrances, themselves inspired by Trussardi’s iconic 1980s scents.
- The black-and-white pairing was marketed with yin-yang symbolism (masculine/feminine, light/shadow).
- Trussardi was founded in 1911 in Bergamo by Dante Trussardi as a leather-glove maker and became an official supplier to the English royalty; it was propelled to fashion fame under grandson Nicola Trussardi, who introduced the greyhound emblem in the mid-1970s (“elegant, fast, and determined”) - hence the sculptural cap.
- Aurelien Guichard, who composed both the 2011 and this 2019 formula, is the named nose; wearer discussion has occasionally grumbled about Guichard being tapped for what they see as a mass-market-leaning brief, given the house’s more distinctive vintage heritage.