Teriaq
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2010 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Traversee du Bosphore
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a genuine love-it-or-hate-it affair. Teriaq is a bold, sweet bomb with a leathery punch that divides opinions, but for those who get it, it's a unique and addictive beast. Definitely not a safe blind buy, this needs a moment to settle and show its true colours.
A truly divisive L'Artisan masterpiece, Traversee du Bosphore is a sweet leather scent that either charms with its unique gourmand embrace or repels with its 'play-doh' or 'synthetic' qualities. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of discontinued gem.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 19% | 14% |
| Fruity | 13% | 18% |
| Green | 6% | 5% |
| Sweet | 36% | 32% |
| Warm | 15% | 20% |
| Woody | 7% | 3% |
| Earthy | 8% | 10% |
| Animalic | 17% | 13% |
| Fresh | 7% | 9% |
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Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its intense sweetness, strong projection, and long-lasting nature make Teriaq less suitable for professional or casual daytime settings, where it might be too overpowering. However, it truly shines for date nights and formal evenings, with many reviews noting its alluring and compliment-getting qualities where a bold statement is desired.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and intriguing, warm sweetness make it suitable for casual wear and dates, where its unique character can be appreciated without being overwhelming. The gourmand and leather accords lean it away from formal events, and its complexity isn't suited to the active nature of sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Leather, Fruity accords and Rose, Leather notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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