171 community ratings

Al Contrario

2015UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.6/ 10

Community score
171 ratings

Tiziana Terenzi Al Contrario is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with a floral, powdery side, and it leans towards autumn and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 157 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Stone powder

Ebony Cocoa bean

Malt

Heart notesfirst few hours

Vanilla Orchid Tonka bean

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Benzoin Sandalwood Hazelnut Sugar cane

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Al Contrario smell like?

Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in third place. It shows up mainly for evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though a fair share call it masculine.

It opens with stone powder, ebony, cocoa bean and malt, a dry, woody start with a hint of cocoa. In the heart, vanilla, orchid and tonka bean add a creamy sweetness. In the base, benzoin, sandalwood, hazelnut and sugar cane sweeten it further and it settles into a soft, woody sweetness. Aaron Terence Hughes Homme and Lalique Satine (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.