Chimaera
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Qasamat Bareeq
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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.
This is a seriously polarising scent - a love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some find its medicinal opening a deal-breaker, while others rave about its sophisticated, long-lasting dry down. Definitely not a blind-buy; try before you commit.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 12% |
| Floral | 19% | 17% |
| Fruity | 1% | 8% |
| Green | 17% | 17% |
| Sweet | 16% | 13% |
| Warm | 25% | 14% |
| Woody | 3% | 12% |
| Earthy | 14% | 15% |
| Animalic | 10% | 15% |
| Fresh | 16% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its warm spicy and leather accords, make it less suited for the office or sport. However, these same characteristics, especially the sensual caramel and leather dry down, make it ideal for date nights and formal events, resonating with reviewers who describe it as 'sexy' and 'sophisticated'.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Leather, Caramel accords and Leather, Caramel notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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