Orto Parisi 2017 Parfum

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Terroni

by Alessandro Gualtieri

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Orto Parisi Terroni is a Parfum launched in 2017, created by Alessandro Gualtieri. Terroni opens with Raspberry, settles into a heart of Amber, Birch, and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Orto Parisi's Terroni carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Terroni is a beast in a bottle; a divisive, unapologetically bold fragrance that's either a smouldering masterpiece or an unwearable inferno. If you dare to venture into its dark, smoky embrace, prepare for a scent experience that lasts and lasts.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Confident
  • Masculine
  • Energetic
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Terroni 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Terroni's immense projection and longevity make it unsuitable for office wear, as it will easily overpower a shared space. It leans better towards evening dates and formal events, though its unconstrained nature might not suit every setting. Casual wear is possible, but only in cold weather and with very light application.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opening with a surprising burst of tart raspberry, Terroni quickly descends into a deep, earthy core. Smoky birch and rich amber mingle with the raw intensity of vetiver and patchouli, evoking volcanic soil and burnt woods. Hints of sweet benzoin and vanilla emerge in the expansive drydown, softening the edges of this fiercely powerful, long-lasting scent. It’s an olfactive journey through a scorched landscape, both ancient and undeniably modern.

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