Ask what region has the best food in Italy and you're bound to hear some profound disagreements- after all, we're talking about the gastronomic center of the universe- but we'd be willing to bet that Emilia-Romagna comes up more often than most. The northern region that contains Bologna, Modena, and Parma is certainly a culinary powerhouse, one that Parma native Hilde Soliani has visited in her work before, but with Il Tempo delle Melle, her ode to Emilia-born chef Igles Corelli, Soliani opts for a simple, mouthwatering local delicacy- the torta di mele ferrarrese, a basic but luscious apple cake enjoyed by everyone from kids to grandparents. But as Hilde's to-die-for gourmands have always taught us, simple doesn't have to mean boring, and Il Tempo, with its vibrant, juicy tart apple, creamy vanilla, and warm, mouthwateringly lactic milk note that emerges more and more as the fragrance dries. While we weren't lucky enough to grow up in Emilia-Romagna, this scent nevertheless has a Proustian nostalgia to it, evoking images of warm family gatherings overlooking the Adriatic. Just this once, you're allowed to skip dinner and go straight to dessert. A creamy, fruity gourmand fragrance featuring notes of milk, apple and vanilla. Il Tempo Delle Mele is an eau de parfum, edp.
HILDE SOLIANI IL TEMPO DELLE MELE REVIEWS
Fragrantica: "This truly is an amazing perfume. Hilde is just so good at perfecting such simple scents, it really smells like apple and vanilla it's absolutely insane. on paper I really do love it but on my skin it’s not for me, which I kind of had a feeling it would since apple notes usually don't come out right on me. There's no way I can rate it as dislike though because without my body involved this is truly perfume magic!"
Fragrantica: "Soft, sugared apples with just a hint of vanilla."
Fragrantica: "It’s amazing how this perfume goes through several very distinct versions of apple possibilities, and also how fast it happens. Crunchy and tart green apple morphs into a golden sweet and a little spicy apple cider within the first 5 minutes of applying to skin. This cider then turns into a baked apple dessert with generous helpings of fluffy vanilla and a sense of golden pie crust in the next 30 minutes after that. But occasionally it will revert back to the beginning; the tart green apple reappears, and the cycle starts again. Sadly lasts only a few hours on my skin."
Fragrantica: "This yummy scent is a favorite to wear to bed or while baking. It smells like juicy green apples in a flaky pie crust with hint of cinnamon after pie is taken out of oven. Projection is not good but I don’t mind it being a skin scent. It only lasts about 2-3 hours but reapplying it is no big deal. This is a delicious layering scent with other gourmand perfumes that may need a little boost. Spraying this in my hair does leave a scent trail. I like to layer this with tea scents that may be too plain or strong. This is a safe blind buy if you love apple pie, gourmand sweet scents, and want a tasty layering perfume for your collection."
