Nishane 2022 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Tero

by Carlos Benaïm

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Nishane Tero is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Carlos Benaïm. Tero opens with Salt, Pepper, Sichuan Pepper, and Caramel, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Oak, Amber, and Vetiver. Nishane's Tero carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Tero is a fiercely divisive beast; either a salted caramel masterpiece with an edgy kick, or an unbalanced mess of pepper and patchouli that struggles to find its gourmand footing. Don't be fooled by the sweet talk - try before you buy this intense Nishane.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
Tero Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its beast-mode performance, filling rooms and lasting all day, Tero is too overpowering for office or sport. The rich, warm, and unique gourmand profile makes it perfect for a date or evening out, though some might find it suitable for formal settings in cooler weather.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Tero hits hard with a bold, almost medicinal blast of Sichuan and black pepper, sharpened by a salty edge. Beneath this spicy assault, a rich, not-too-sweet caramel emerges, softened by cinnamon and grounded by an earthy patchouli. The drydown settles into a robust, woody affair with vetiver and oak, while the caramel lingers as a sophisticated, mature undertone.

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Complement

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 6 October


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