The Perfume Library

Caput Mundi

7.1

Tiziana Terenzi · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Caput Mundi is a woody, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Night out, evening and leisure lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, but a good share see it as feminine, so it works either way. It opens with tea rose, iris and Bulgarian rose absolute for a floral start. In the heart, Indian patchouli, oud, Italian saffron and sandalwood turn it spicy and woody. The base is dominated by Cambodian and Vietnamese oud, ambergris and Cuban cedar, leaving a sweet, powdery trail. Lancôme Trésor and Tauer Perfumes Les Années 25 Bis have a close profile.

Tyrenum

7.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Tyrenum is a unisex fragrance that pairs the fresh lift of bergamot and orange with an aquatic edge of sea salt and iodine, then turns sweet on vanilla and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters spread their picks across all four seasons, with autumn slightly ahead, and favour it most for leisure time and nights out. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though plenty of voters call it feminine. It opens bright with bergamot, orange and green Ceylon tea, while caramel adds a sweet shade. The heart turns peppery and salty with black pepper, cardamom and sea salt. The base closes warm, woody and gourmand on patchouli, vanilla, musk and ambergris.

Misiarte

8.0

V Canto · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

V Canto Misiarte is a unisex scent that opens on Brazilian orange, Sicilian grapefruit and Calabrian bergamot, then turns sweeter toward caramel and sandalwood. The citrus and pineapple up top give it a bright, fruity start. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine sambac and coconut add a soft, creamy floral note, while raspberry and Italian leather give the sweetness a fruity, slightly leathery edge. The base of caramel, sandalwood and musk settles into a powdery, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and it leans toward night outs and evenings. Voters mostly call it feminine, though it reads as unisex. Xerjoff Opera and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir have a close profile.

Sirrah (Extrait de Parfum)

7.4

Tiziana Terenzi · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Sirrah Extrait de Parfum is a unisex floral, green and fruity scent built around quince, saffron and Bulgarian rose. It wears strong, with strong longevity and projection. Most voters recommend fall and spring, then winter, and it is picked most for nights out, leisure and evenings. In the character votes the feminine side leads by a modest margin. The top opens with quince, saffron, passion fruit and green pepper, a fruity and spicy start. The heart brings osmanthus, Bulgarian rose and Madagascan green cardamom into a floral middle. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, white musk and Italian leather settles into woody, creamy and leathery tones. Tiziana Terenzi Sirrah Attar and MAD Parfumeur No.47 have a close profile.

Back to Musk

6.9

Giardino Benessere

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giardino Benessere Back to Musk is a unisex scent that brings musk, rose and vanilla blossom together in a sweet, powdery line. It opens with Bulgarian rose, pear and Calabrian bergamot, with saffron adding a spicy edge. In the heart, magnolia, jasmine sambac, violet and ylang-ylang form a floral layer, while gaiac wood steers it toward woody. The base of Madagascan vanilla blossom, Australian sandalwood, ambergris and musk dries down creamy and soft. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans toward leisure and evening wear. It reads slightly more feminine, though many also find it masculine.

Chiron

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tiziana Terenzi Chiron is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, creamy vanilla body with spice, smoke and wood. It opens with musk, tonka bean and Haitian vanilla orchid, a soft, powdery sweetness. In the heart, Kentucky tobacco, Virginia tobacco and ambergris bring out the animal, smoky side. The base of Brazilian palo santo, Indian sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and white oud leaves a woody, creamy floor. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so a light hand may be enough. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Tiziana Terenzi Dionisio and Zara Supreme Vanilla have a close profile.

Wirtanen

8.5

Tiziana Terenzi · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tiziana Terenzi Wirtanen is a floral, spicy unisex scent built around rose, oud and vanilla, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. The top opens with Bulgarian rose, Philippine ylang-ylang and Calabrian bergamot. In the heart, Indian black pepper, Laotian and Cambodian oud and night-blooming jasmine come forward. The base of Bourbon vanilla, Indian sandalwood, musk and caramel leaves a sweet, resinous warmth, with smoky and leathery shades running through it. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour it for evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between.

Arsenico

7.5

V Canto · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

V Canto Arsenico is a unisex fragrance that pairs the fruity freshness of red currant, apple and bergamot with the sweet, resinous warmth of tonka bean and benzoin. It opens with red currant, apple, bergamot and pineapple, fruity and slightly green. At the heart, jasmine, birch, Lebanon cedar and patchouli bring out the woody and floral side, while tonka bean and benzoin add sweetness. The base of ambergris, musk and moss leaves a light, clean trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, then at the office, with fewer votes for evening and night. With sweetness and freshness in balance, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Venti4 Roda and Grossmith Sylvan Song have a close profile.

Dubhe

8.4

Tiziana Terenzi · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tiziana Terenzi Dubhe is a unisex scent that pairs rose absolute, saffron and oud in a floral, sweet and spicy character. Dubhe's longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, and nearly all voters rate its staying power as high. As a unisex scent it suits men and women alike, and it fits anyone looking for a dense fragrance that leaves a trail. The top holds cypriol, rose absolute, saffron and geranium, while white oud, iris, cedar and vanilla lead the heart. The base rests on oud, sandalwood, amber, patchouli and musk. The floral, spicy opening turns sweeter with time and settles onto a woody, creamy base. Pana Dora Oud Republic and Kai Porten Parfums Privés Oud 31 have a close profile.

Tempel

6.7

Tiziana Terenzi · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Tempel is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with a spicy, woody and animalic depth. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick spring, winter and autumn, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. It opens with narcissus, magnolia and Japanese lily of the valley, which give it a floral, fresh air. In the heart and base, Cambodian oud and Indian oud come forward, while ambergris adds a creamy, earthy ground. The lily of the valley runs through all three layers and softens the weight of the oud. A fruity touch sweetens the flowers.

Cicuta

7.1

V Canto · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

V Canto Cicuta is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the soft sweetness of rose and vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It is chosen most for nights out, then for leisure and evening wear. Voters tend to read it as feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, orange and clementine for a fresh citrus start. In the heart, coriander, Bulgarian rose and rose add a floral, lightly spicy side. The base of musk, vanilla and amber settles it into a creamy, sweet and woody finish. Xerjoff Nero70 and Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream have a close profile.

Kristina

7.9

Tiziana Terenzi · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Kristina is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around grapefruit, bergamot and iris. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and daily wear, and it stays clean enough to try at the office too. It opens with grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and Italian green mandarin orange for a bright citrus feel. In the heart, iris, green tea and blackcurrant soften it into something floral and fruity. The base of galbanum, patchouli, Australian sandalwood and musk settles the green tone on a woody ground, while the sweet and spicy accords stay in the background. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune and Gritti 19-68 have a close profile.

Abbrivio

7.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Abbrivio is a unisex fragrance that pairs the freshness of blackcurrant, Brazilian orange and Italian strawberry with the sweetness of coumarin and tonka bean. Abbrivio's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and night-out wear; voters read it as more feminine, though it works as unisex. The top opens fruity and fresh with blackcurrant, orange and Italian strawberry. In the heart, coumarin, sugar cane and tonka bean sweeten it, while algae and ambergris add an aquatic touch. The base of patchouli, Atlas cedar and sandalwood lays down a woody, powdery foundation.

Mandragola

7.6

V Canto · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

V Canto Mandragola is a unisex fragrance that opens with lime, bergamot and saffron and dries down to oud, vanilla and amber. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick it for nights out and evenings, though daytime and office wear get votes too. It sits in the middle on gender and suits men and women alike. Floral and fruity accords meet a sweet, gourmand streak, and spicy, woody tones keep the sweetness from turning soft. The top is bright with citrus and absinth, jasmine and Bulgarian rose lead the heart, and vetiver, sandalwood and oud settle at the base. It dries down warm, with an animal, oriental edge.

Alioth

8.2

Tiziana Terenzi

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tiziana Terenzi Alioth is a sweet, spicy and resinous oriental with a floral side, a dense, earthy unisex scent. Green pepper, Italian saffron, black pepper and cardamom open on a spicy note. In the heart, ylang-ylang and Bulgarian rose absolute add a soft floral touch, while patchouli and Greek cypriol bring an earthy, animal depth. In the base, Indian and Cambodian oud, musk, ambergris and Bourbon vanilla carry it into a sweet, resinous warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong, so a light hand is enough. The dense character suits cooler weather and evening wear better. As a unisex scent, it sits evenly on both men and women. Taif Al-Emarat UAE Oud and Roja Parfums Amber Aoud (Parfum) have a close profile.

Cotton Flower

6.7

Giardino Benessere · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Giardino Benessere Cotton Flower is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet unisex scent, with a powdery, creamy side that makes it feel clean and soft. The top holds gardenia, rose and bergamot: the floral side leads from the start, with bergamot keeping it bright. Clove, peony and jasmine form the heart, and the clove adds a faint spice to the flowers. Patchouli, tonka bean and oak sit underneath, settling it onto a soft, sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for daily wear and leisure, with fewer votes for nights out, business and evening. Babor Babor Women and inme In Luck have a close profile.

Ilba

7.5

Tiziana Terenzi · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Ilba is a fresh, powdery floral unisex scent that sets cherry, peach and apricot blossom with magnolia against the cool edge of lavender and juniper leaf. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin but remains noticeable through the day. Voters place it evenly in daily, leisure and business wear, and a little less in night-out and evening settings. It opens with lavender, Indian jasmine sambac and juniper leaf, while Japanese cherry blossom and Tuscan apricot blossom add sweetness. The heart of musk, peach blossom, magnolia and cherry gives it a soft, fruity, powdery feel. In the base, ambergris, arbutus, red elm and Tuscan birch, together with Italian juniper, settle it into a lightly woody finish.

Arge

7.3

Giardino Benessere · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giardino Benessere Arge is a floral, fruity unisex scent with a sweet, creamy character, leaning towards spring and relaxed leisure wear. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, and they pick spring and fall most often, mainly for leisure and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. The top has Italian raspberry, Brazilian passion fruit and Italian peach, while the heart builds a floral body from magnolia, Bulgarian rose and tuberose. In the base, Madagascan vanilla blossom and Australian sandalwood sweeten it, and leather and patchouli add a woody, slightly smoky ground. Its profile is close to Giardino Benessere Back to Musk and Tiziana Terenzi Libra.

Vittoriale

8.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Tiziana Terenzi Vittoriale is a unisex perfume with a leathery, smoky and spicy character, built on woody and resinous layers. It opens with white wine, cardamom, Italian leather and Kentucky tobacco, giving a firm, spicy first impression. In the heart, violet leaf, Indian jasmine sambac, musk, patchouli and labdanum push it towards an animalic, resinous side. The base settles on Indian and Cambodian oud, ambergris and oak moss, a woody, smoky foundation. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters score them high. It suits those who like a dense, characterful scent, and it reads as unisex. Tauerville Incense Flash and Rook Perfumes Rook (2020) have a close profile.

Tethys

7.9

Giardino Benessere · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giardino Benessere Tethys is a unisex scent with a floral, sweet and gourmand character, softened by woody and spicy touches. The top pairs jasmine, coffee, dark chocolate and vanilla; in the heart, amber, jasmine and Damask rose carry the floral side. The base of patchouli, musk, cedar and vanilla settles it onto a woody, powdery ground, and the sweetness never fully retreats. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, with longevity rated 8.4 out of ten. It suits anyone who likes dense, sweet, gourmand fragrances, and it wears comfortably on men and women alike. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Rochas Rochas Man (Eau de Toilette) share a close profile.

Pandolfo

7.3

V Canto · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

V Canto Pandolfo is a unisex scent that opens floral and deepens into spice, resin and wood, with an earthy, creamy feel. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong; the vote count is small, but most voters score both high. Dense and full, it sits more comfortably in cool weather, in the evening and on days when you don't mind being noticed, and it suits men and women alike. It opens with musk rose, Moroccan mastic and Greek sage. At the heart, sandalwood, Indian oud, gurjum balsam and cypriol build a woody, resinous body. In the base, ambergris, patchouli and musk soften it and leave a creamy warmth. Tiziana Terenzi Nero Oudh and Guerlain Patchouli Paris have a close profile.

Chi

7.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Tiziana Terenzi Chi is a sweet, woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters wear it in the cold months, for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. It reads more masculine than feminine, though some voters call it feminine. It opens with Italian almond, Guatemala coffee bean, Turkish caramel and milk, a sweet, gourmand start. In the heart, soil, Cambodian oud, white Alba truffle and Indian patchouli add an earthy, spicy weight. It dries down woody and resinous on vetiver, Indian oud, vanilla blossom and tonka bean.

Draconis

7.4

Tiziana Terenzi · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Tiziana Terenzi Draconis is a unisex scent that balances bright citrus with spice, resin and smoky wood, and it suits relaxed days and warmer seasons. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. No season clearly dominates, though spring edges ahead. It is picked most for leisure and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, and a fair share call it classic. It opens with Italian neroli, Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit and lemon, a bright citrus layer. Towards the heart, Bourbon geranium, black pepper and green pepper add a dry, spicy greenness. The base settles into an earthy, resinous, smoky woodiness of frankincense, patchouli, vetiver, musk and ambergris.

Borelli

8.2

Tiziana Terenzi · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Borelli is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with aldehydes, Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, Italian lily of the valley, Bulgarian rose and Mexican tuberose form a floral bouquet. The base of Australian sandalwood, musk and Bourbon vanilla settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a small minority. Leisure, daily wear and the office are favoured over evenings and nights out. Xerjoff Erba Pura and Xerjoff Erba Gold have a close profile.