Trussardi Alba Sui Navigli Review: A Bitter Orange Spritz

Trussardi's Alba Sui Navigli is one of those fragrances that tells you exactly what it is within thirty seconds of the first spray. Bitter orange, lime and basil hit the skin in a bright, almost effervescent burst that reviewers have repeatedly compared to an Aperol spritz — and for once, the comparison holds up. Released in 2022 as part of Trussardi's Le Vie di Milano collection, it is a citrus-aromatic eau de parfum composed by perfumer Sylvie Fischer, aimed squarely at anyone who wants a clean, unisex, warm-weather scent that does not smell like everything else on the counter. It is also a fragrance with a clear set of limitations. Longevity sits in the moderate range at roughly four to six hours, projection is intimate to moderate, and the whole composition is built for spring and summer rather than year-round wear. Whether that is a dealbreaker depends entirely on what you want from a fragrance. As a bright, refreshing daytime signature for hot weather, Alba Sui Navigli does its job with unusual clarity. As a powerhouse that fills a room for twelve hours, it was never trying to compete. This review covers the full note pyramid, the scent's evolution from opening to drydown, measured performance, seasonality, value for money, and how it compares to the handful of fragrances that occupy similar territory.