Tiziana Terenzi 2022 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Chi

by Paolo Terenzi

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Tiziana Terenzi Chi is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Paolo Terenzi. Chi opens with Milk, Coffee, Almond, and Caramel, settles into a heart of Truffle, Earthy, Oud, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Tiziana Terenzi's Chi carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it scent. Chi is a beastly, divisive oriental oud gourmand that polarises with its earthy, animalic undertones. Don't even *think* about a blind buy unless you like a bit of funk with your sweets.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
Chi 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Given its beast mode performance and intensely polarising scent profile, Chi is far too potent and potentially off-putting for an office or casual daytime setting. It shines brightest on a date or for cooler-weather formal events, where its luxurious warmth and undeniable projection can make a statement.

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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • 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

Chi opens with a rich, almost edible blend of sweet caramel, milky coffee, and nutty almond, instantly pulling you into gourmand territory. However, a deep, earthy truffle and aggressive oud quickly emerge, grounded by a robust patchouli. The dry down mellows into a complex base of vanilla and tonka bean, still entwined with the persistent, musky oud and a hint of cypriol. It’s a bold journey from sweet indulgence to dark, feral depth.

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Where to buy

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