We refer to the aging process as patina. We are familiar with the term from many things in our lives. A piece of furniture that has changed color through age, a watch that has acquired a few scratches through wear, a building that has faded somewhat, etc. We use the term patina in a benevolent way when it comes to all of these things. Patina has positive connotations. In other words, we attribute greater value to the object than it had when it was new.
Patina is a omnipresent topic when it comes to shoes. It has been with us for generations, especially in the men's shoe sector. In shoes, patina is traditionally seen as a sign of good care and appreciation. The color changes; new tones and new color gradients emerge. In the past, this was also an indication that the shoe has been owned for many years and carefully cared for. Today, this patina is sometimes even created on new products. Who hasn't seen new jeans on the shelf, partially washed out and with rips? In the past, this was a sign that the jeans had been worn for many years. Today, they are bought with this "used look." This only happens because we attribute added value to this so-called patina.
Patina, or maturity, is something we see in people, just as it is in perfumes. These too mature and often result in a new, better fragrance impression.
As a tribute to the many things that gain value through patina, and because patina is an omnipresent theme in men's shoes, we have given the new Roberto Ugolini fragrance this esteemed name.

PATINA – the fragrance
Patina, the new fragrance from Roberto Ugolini, is part of the Extrait collection. Here, the special recipes are composed with a very high fragrance oil concentration. In the case of Patina, this is a fragrance oil content of 30%.
The Patina fragrance is a classic amber fragrance with a special twist.
Amber fragrances - not to be confused with ambergris or ambergris as an ingredient - are accords that evoke an ambery, warm, woody impression. Amber fragrances are very popular and therefore rank among the top categories of fragrance types.
Patina is my interpretation of an amber fragrance. Classic amber accords meet a fruity twist. In this case, mango. The fruity accords of the mango, which itself represents a very sweet and warm note, go perfectly with the classic amber note.
The fragrance opens with a distinct, warm amber note and a stimulating fruitiness. It is initially very fruity, but as it progresses, it develops more and more in the classic amber direction.
The mango, together with the honey, creates a sweet fragrance impression that is supported by the floral note of ylang-ylang.
In the heart, as usual with me, there is iris combined with gentle gurjum balsam and strong guaiac wood.
The base is characterized by sweet notes of vanilla and a potent amount of sandalwood.