Gritti expands the history of its Black Collection with the creation of 19-68, named after Luca Gritti's year of birth. Originally a purely personal fragrance, this aromatic fougère has now been added to the fragrance line, reflecting another important aspect of the brand: the personality of its creator and owner. Within the current brand profile, the Black Collection was the house's first line and represents the essence of Gritti: niche perfumers and a long Venetian family history.
The fragrance 19-68 occupies a place that was intended for it from the very beginning. The backbone of this eau de parfum is a classic fougère structure with light hints of aromatic herbs and an unexpected shift to a more intense woody amber base. This shift perfectly captures the spontaneity and liveliness of the Italian character, as well as a respect for both tradition and innovation.
19-68 is a fragrance for anyone who is ready to take life as it comes – for anyone who cherishes the glamour of the past while looking towards the future.
The bottle
The bottle is deep black and high-gloss lacquered and stands unusually on its side, like a precious bound book that holds the most interesting stories for the reader. The elegant design is further enhanced by the golden plaque on the ‘spine’ bearing the name of the fragrance.
Black Collection
The Black Collection is the brand's first collection that reflects Luca Gritti's creative journey and his unique style of working with different fragrance genres. The fragrances in the Black Collection are characterised by their inner dynamism and the masterful use of spicy notes – one of the perfumer's favourite techniques, which is linked to his family history. The bottles in the collection feature handmade metal caps with the Gritti family crest.
