The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
The Levriero silhouette is about clean lines, coiled energy, a confidence that doesn't announce itself. Perfumer Amélie Jacquin was tasked with translating that silhouette into scent. The result is a fragrance that opens with crisp, green clarity before revealing unexpected warmth at its heart. There's violet leaf cutting through the air, a bracing quality that feels almost botanical, and then mirabelle plum arrives, a soft, round sweetness that shifts the composition toward something more intimate. The confidence here isn't loud; it's the kind that builds quietly, letting the wearer come to it rather than chasing after them. Nutmeg and geranium work together to keep that sweetness from tipping into something saccharine, maintaining balance throughout the wear.
What makes this composition work is the tension between its opening and its heart. The top notes arrive with green sharpness, violet leaf and galbanum providing an almost astringent clarity that clears the air. Clary sage adds an herbal counterpoint, a bracing quality that feels botanical rather than sweet. Italian lemon contributes brightness, but it's the clary sage that gives the opening its direction, something that separates this from a standard fresh fragrance. Then the mirabelle plum arrives. That's the surprise.
The evolution
The opening arrives fast, violet leaf and galbanum cut through with an almost astringent clarity. Clary sage adds that herbal edge that separates this from a standard fresh fragrance, giving the top notes their distinct botanical character. Then the hand-off begins. The citrus fades, the green softens, and mirabelle plum takes over the conversation. The sweetness is present but controlled, guided by geranium and a nutmeg note that adds quiet spice without heat. The mirabelle plum provides a soft, round quality that shifts the composition toward something warmer and more intimate. This middle phase reveals the fragrance's true character, moving from crisp green clarity toward something more nuanced. The drydown is where the composition settles into its foundation. Patchouli and amberwood arrive together, creating a warm, woody base that stays close to the skin but refuses to disappear.
Cultural impact
The Levriero Collection represents Trussardi's most considered line, fragrances that favor depth over declaration. This limited edition is a scent that moves from cool aromatic opening to warm woody drydown without ever feeling like it's trying too hard. The mirabelle plum heart surprises wearers expecting another fresh-citrus masculine, offering instead something with more dimension. Violet leaf and galbanum open the composition with crisp, green clarity, while clary sage adds an herbal counterpoint that elevates the experience beyond a standard fresh fragrance.
