Skip to product information
1 of 2

Filippo Sorcinelli

Filippo Sorcinelli But Not Today | Fragrance Samples UK

Filippo Sorcinelli But Not Today | Fragrance Samples UK

Regular price £7.99 GBP
Regular price Sale price £7.99 GBP
Sale Sold out
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
Size

Fragrance Sample (1ml / 2ml / 5ml)
100% genuine fragrance decanted into a UV-sterilised glass atomiser.

Overview

Fragrance Family: Aromatic / Amber / Woody
Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Style: Sharp, aromatic, resinous, mossy, woody, dark, animalic
Best For: Evening wear, colder weather, formal occasions, lovers of challenging niche fragrances
Season: Autumn and winter

 

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes: Bergamot, Artemisia, Lavender, Lemon
Middle Notes: Styrax, Cascarilla, Rosemary, Calamus
Base Notes: Angelica, Sandalwood, Oak Moss, Galbanum Resin, Amber, Musk

 

What It Smells Like

But Not Today opens with a striking burst of bitter-green aromatics and bright citrus. Bergamot and lemon bring a sharp freshness, while artemisia and lavender give the opening a dry, herbal edge. The effect is deliberately intense and slightly abrasive rather than soft or immediately inviting. Filippo Sorcinelli describes the opening as violent, while independent descriptions similarly characterise it as sharp and cutting.

As it develops, the bright opening gives way to a darker, more complex aromatic heart. Styrax introduces a warm, balsamic resinous quality, while rosemary and calamus add green, camphoraceous and herbal facets. Cascarilla contributes a spicy, woody character, creating a transition from the piercing opening into something warmer and more enigmatic.

In the dry down, the fragrance becomes deeper and more enveloping. Angelica, sandalwood and oak moss combine with galbanum, amber and musk to create a long-lasting base that is earthy, resinous, woody and slightly animalic. The composition is designed to evolve slowly, with the darker amber and mossy character becoming increasingly prominent over time.

Overall, the fragrance feels sharp, unsettling and sophisticated at first, gradually transforming into a dark, warm and sensual composition of amber, moss, woods and musk. Inspired by the relationship between Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling in Hannibal, the fragrance deliberately plays with tension between attraction and menace.

 

 

View our full collection of genuine Filippo Sorcinelli fragrance samples

When To Wear It?

  • Cold autumn and winter evenings
  • Formal evening occasions
  • Dinner, theatre or sophisticated night-time settings
  • When you want a distinctive fragrance that makes an impression
  • For exploring darker, more challenging niche perfumery

Who It Is For?

This fragrance is best suited to those who enjoy:

  • Bitter-green and aromatic fragrances
  • Amber, oak moss and resinous woods
  • Dark, complex and unconventional perfumes

It may appeal to those who prefer:

  • Artistic and concept-driven niche fragrances
  • Strong fragrances with a dramatic evolution
  • Perfumes that balance elegance with something darker and more unsettling

Why Buy a Sample?

  • Experience highly complex niche fragrances before committing
  • Ideal for exploration of artistic perfumery houses
  • Affordable way to test unusual or polarising scents
  • Travel-friendly format for layering or rotation

Product Information

Each sample is decanted from the original fragrance bottle into a UV-sterilised glass atomiser and is available in 1ml, 2ml, 5ml or 10ml sizes.

This format allows you to explore highly complex niche fragrances in a flexible and affordable way before purchasing a full bottle.

Ingredients

alcohol denat., parfum (fragrance), citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, limonene, linalyl acetate, dimethyl phenethyl acetate, lavandula oil/extract, linalool, pogostemon cablin oil, hexadecanolactone, acetyl cedrene, hydroxycitronellal, amyl cinnamal, camphor, beta-caryophyllene, vanillin, coumarin, citral, pinene, terpineol, hexamethylindanopyran, eugenol, geraniol, citrus limon peel oil, geranyl acetate, benzyl benzoate, isoeugenol, terpinolene, citronellol

Authenticity & Disclaimer

All fragrances are 100% genuine and sourced from original retail bottles. This is an independent decant service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the brand.

All trademarks are property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

Not intended for use on skin, hair, or clothing. For olfactory/aromatic use only. This is not a cosmetic product.

Warning:
Flammable liquid and vapor., May cause an allergic skin reaction., Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Use only in well-ventilated areas., Avoid spraying on skin, hair, or clothing. For olfactory/aromatic use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
If skin irritation or rash occurs, discontinue use and seek medical advice.

View full details