Chimaera
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
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Which Should You Buy?
Prepare for a deeply divisive scent, Chimaera by Tiziana Terenzi is a chameleon of chaos. Some find it a complex masterpiece, a 'holy grail' of spicy gourmands, while others are met with 'burnt hair' or a 'synthetic mess'. It's not a crowd-pleaser, but rather a journey for the bold.
A divisive scent, many hail it as a hidden gem, a sweet, spicy, and boozy alternative to pricier designer fragrances. However, a significant minority find it cheap, synthetic, and with poor performance. You'll either love its creamy vanilla-iris or dismiss it as a cheap imitation.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 6% |
| Floral | 19% | 15% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 17% | 11% |
| Sweet | 16% | 26% |
| Warm | 25% | 27% |
| Woody | 3% | 9% |
| Earthy | 14% | 12% |
| Animalic | 10% | 8% |
| Fresh | 16% | 12% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its beast-mode performance and heavy, complex accords, Chimaera is far too intense for office or sport. It truly shines for formal events and dates, offering a sophisticated and powerful presence for cold-weather occasions.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its warm, sweet, and powdery nature makes it ideal for date nights and cooler casual wear, as noted by many reviews. While it features some fresh elements, its overall richness and moderate projection make it less suitable for formal events or intense sport activities. It can be office-safe if applied lightly, despite some reviews touting its 'insane projection'.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Leather accords and Lemon, Iris notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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