Aqua Di Gio it ain’t – not even close.
But Tony “Paulie Walnuts” Sirico’s new cologne “Paolo Per Uomo” smells like every lasagna-loving, spaghetti-slurping mob-boss wannabe or cheap imitation consigliere.
And, like the end of “The Sopranos,” it stinks.
Aggressive, cheesy and overpowering – just like its inspiration – “Paolo” is not suitable if you’re going out on a hit. The feds would smell you from miles away and the scent would linger for hours.
A hit with the ladies? Fuhgeddaboutit.
The Post did a smell test in Times Square where Rachael Dulitz, 31, a teacher in Washington Heights, said, “It’s powerful. It’s way too much. If you put it on, you have to air yourself out.”
And 22-year-old actor Kristin Stewart of Astoria was not impressed.
“It reminds me of a hard night,” she said.
At first whiff, we were sipping wine with Tony and Big Pussy at the Bada Bing. A few more whiffs – and we sensed top notes of cigar ash and polyester jumpsuits with hints of stripper sweat and a cream-filled cannoli.
Note to users: If you’re so inclined, it works best when coupled with a bad dye job and at least three chunky faux gold chains.
Additional reporting by Melissa Jane Kronfeld