284 community ratings

Chimaera

2014UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.0/ 10

Community score
284 ratings

Tiziana Terenzi Chimaera is a sweet, spicy unisex scent with a resinous, smoky and leathery character, leaning towards evenings and the colder months.

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Skunky's take: Plenty of people say it suits a rainy fall evening.

How does it perform?

From 246 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.5 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

89% 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

Thyme Saffron Bay leaf Soil Lemon Black pepper

Hydrogen

White leather Tolu balm

Heart notesfirst few hours

Camellia Red pepper Peony Frankincense Sage Honey

Black magnolia

Iris Carnation

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Copaiba balsam Pine Oud Cashmere wood Patchouli Caramel Tobacco Labdanum Benzoin Leather

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Smoky
Leathery

What does Chimaera smell like?

Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out are the favoured occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes on character lean masculine, though a good share read it as feminine.

It opens with thyme, saffron, black pepper and lemon, a spicy start. The heart carries honey, frankincense and peony. In the base, caramel, tobacco, oud and leather settle into a sweet, smoky warmth, with gourmand and woody sides sharing the lead.