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In principio

Name: In principio
Brand: Zanini
Rating: 7 (1 reviews)

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7.0/ 101 rating

CitrusWoodyamber

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Fragrance / 2025

Zanini

In principio

UNISEX

7.0/ 101 rating

CitrusWoodyamber

aromatic

balsamic

Released: 2025
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Philippo Zanini

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Recorded notes

Ylang-Ylang Elemi Nutmeg Bitter Orange Lily Ambergris Palisander Rosewood Labdanum Frankincense Turkish Rose Kumquat Mace Tuscan Cypress

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The character

Citrus

Woody

amber

aromatic

balsamic

fresh spicy

white floral

yellow floral

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How it wears

Performance

How it wears

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Frequently asked

What does In principio by Zanini smell like?+

In principio by Zanini features notes of Ylang-Ylang, Elemi, Nutmeg, Bitter Orange, and Lily. The overall character is citrus, woody, amber.

What are the notes in In principio?+

The notes in In principio include Ylang-Ylang, Elemi, Nutmeg, Bitter Orange, Lily, and Ambergris.

Is In principio for men or women?+

In principio by Zanini is designed for both men and women (unisex).

Who created In principio?+

In principio was created by Philippo Zanini for Zanini.

When was In principio released?+

In principio by Zanini was launched in 2025.

What fragrances are similar to In principio?+

Fragrances similar to In principio include Io Resisto! by Zanini, Bar by Zanini, Radici by Zanini, Princino by Suassuna Parfums, based on shared notes and scent profile.

In principio by Zanini is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. In principio was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Philippo Zanini. The fragrance features Tuscan Cypress, Bitter Orange, Turkish Rose, Frankincense, Ylang Ylang, Ambergris, Kumquat, Nutmeg, elemi, Lily, Mace, Palisander Rosewood and Labdanum. In principio by Zanini is a limited artisanal fragrance released in 2025 in an edition of only eight pieces. Framed by a biblical quotation about divine favor and annunciation, the perfume appears to explore themes of spirituality and contemplation through a resinous, floral, and spicy composition. The scent brings together bright citrus facets of kumquat and bitter orange with warm, aromatic spices such as mace and nutmeg. A floral heart of lily, ylang-ylang, and Turkish rose is accented by the green-woody character of Tuscan cypress and rosewood. In the base, frankincense, cistus and ambergris contribute a smoky, balsamic and mineral depth that reinforces the meditative and incense-like character of the composition.