The largest Chinese community in Italy is located in the Tuscan city of Prato. The main drag, Via Pisoiese, is an “everything everywhere all at once” bustle of Chinese signs, 24-hour restaurants, holiday-bright colours, white Porsches emblazoned with Hello Kitty. The street is accidentally hipster, underground on purpose, eccentric by nature — reflected in this fire horse of a perfume, Cavallo di Fuoco. In it, mint and celery lead unexpectedly to a hurly-burly blend of pomelo, ginger, Chinese jujube and honeyed Chinese oud. Just like the dynamic fire horse in Chinese astrology, this smellscape is bold, untamed and full of life.
Limited to 36 bottles, 38% extrait.
Blended with:
Pomelo tincture,
Osmanthus absolute,
Chinese Jujube absolute,
Persimmon fermented tincture,
Sichuan Pepper tincture,
Ginger essential oil,
Kaffir Lime tincture,
Rose Buds absolute,
Ginseng tincture,
Celery tincture,
Bamboo tincture,
Clove tincture,
Mandarin essential oil,
Wild mint tincture,
Chinese oud.
Important notice:
Zanini blends are living botanical compositions, crafted entirely from natural materials and free from synthetic fixatives or stabilizers. As with all things living, subtle variations are part of their nature: over time, you may notice a gentle evolution in colour, texture, or the appearance of natural sediment. These are not imperfections, but part of the character of the raw materials themselves.
These blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes) and sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).
Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in Zanini’s 100% natural blends may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Zanini’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.).
Zanini advise that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.
Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Zanini’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is for close, animated spaces where a scent can feel almost conversational: a crowded room, a late supper, a night that moves quickly and leaves a smoky trail behind. It projects a restless, charismatic presence rather than polished restraint.
How to wear
Best worn in cool to mild weather, and applied sparingly because of its extrait strength and natural-material density. A few sprays on fabric or one light application on skin is enough to let the spice, leather and oud unfold without overwhelming the air.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like unconventional spice, textured leather and darker woody compositions with a slightly wild edge. It will appeal to people drawn to artisanal, natural, statement-making perfumes that feel raw, vivid and a little eccentric.
Release year
2026
Zanini’s story
Zanini approaches perfume as an olfactory landscape, building conceptual “smellscapes” from natural materials rather than conventional formulas. The house favours artistic, place-driven compositions that feel immersive, tactile and emotionally charged.
火马 - Cavallo di fuoco’s concept
Cavallo di fuoco translates the Fire Horse idea into scent, drawing on Chinese zodiac imagery and the energy of a bustling, multicultural street scene in Prato. The fragrance is presented as a limited extrait and framed as a vivid, untamed smellscape rather than a standard perfume.
Extra info
The name combines Chinese characters for Fire Horse with the Italian Cavallo di fuoco. It is a limited 2026 release, bottled as a 30 ml extrait de parfum, and the brand describes its creations as living botanical compositions with natural variation.
The largest Chinese community in Italy is located in the Tuscan city of Prato. The main drag, Via Pisoiese, is an “everything everywhere all at once” bustle of Chinese signs, 24-hour restaurants, holiday-bright colours, white Porsches emblazoned with Hello Kitty. The street is accidentally hipster, underground on purpose, eccentric by nature — reflected in this fire horse of a perfume, Cavallo di Fuoco. In it, mint and celery lead unexpectedly to a hurly-burly blend of pomelo, ginger, Chinese jujube and honeyed Chinese oud. Just like the dynamic fire horse in Chinese astrology, this smellscape is bold, untamed and full of life.
Limited to 36 bottles, 38% extrait.
Blended with:
Pomelo tincture,
Osmanthus absolute,
Chinese Jujube absolute,
Persimmon fermented tincture,
Sichuan Pepper tincture,
Ginger essential oil,
Kaffir Lime tincture,
Rose Buds absolute,
Ginseng tincture,
Celery tincture,
Bamboo tincture,
Clove tincture,
Mandarin essential oil,
Wild mint tincture,
Chinese oud.
Important notice:
Zanini blends are living botanical compositions, crafted entirely from natural materials and free from synthetic fixatives or stabilizers. As with all things living, subtle variations are part of their nature: over time, you may notice a gentle evolution in colour, texture, or the appearance of natural sediment. These are not imperfections, but part of the character of the raw materials themselves.
These blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes) and sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).
Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in Zanini’s 100% natural blends may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Zanini’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.).
Zanini advise that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.
Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Zanini’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is for close, animated spaces where a scent can feel almost conversational: a crowded room, a late supper, a night that moves quickly and leaves a smoky trail behind. It projects a restless, charismatic presence rather than polished restraint.
How to wear
Best worn in cool to mild weather, and applied sparingly because of its extrait strength and natural-material density. A few sprays on fabric or one light application on skin is enough to let the spice, leather and oud unfold without overwhelming the air.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like unconventional spice, textured leather and darker woody compositions with a slightly wild edge. It will appeal to people drawn to artisanal, natural, statement-making perfumes that feel raw, vivid and a little eccentric.
Release year
2026
Zanini’s story
Zanini approaches perfume as an olfactory landscape, building conceptual “smellscapes” from natural materials rather than conventional formulas. The house favours artistic, place-driven compositions that feel immersive, tactile and emotionally charged.
火马 - Cavallo di fuoco’s concept
Cavallo di fuoco translates the Fire Horse idea into scent, drawing on Chinese zodiac imagery and the energy of a bustling, multicultural street scene in Prato. The fragrance is presented as a limited extrait and framed as a vivid, untamed smellscape rather than a standard perfume.
Extra info
The name combines Chinese characters for Fire Horse with the Italian Cavallo di fuoco. It is a limited 2026 release, bottled as a 30 ml extrait de parfum, and the brand describes its creations as living botanical compositions with natural variation.