Tiziana Terenzi 2014 Edp

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Chimaera

by Paolo Terenzi

Tiziana Terenzi Chimaera is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Paolo Terenzi. The fragrance opens with Bay Leaf, Tolu Balsam, Leather, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Iris, Carnation, Magnolia, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Caramel.

Our verdict on Chimaera: Acquired

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.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Warm
Chimaera Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5%
Floral 20%
Fruity 1%
Green 17%
Sweet 17%
Warm 25%
Woody 4%
Earthy 14%
Animalic 10%
Fresh 16%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Amber
94%
Sweet
79%
Aromatic
70%
Balsamic
66%

Notes

Top Notes

Leather 17% Tolu Balsam 15% Saffron 14% Pepper 12% Bay Leaf 11% Soil Tincture 11% Lemon 10% Thyme 9%

Heart Notes

Honey 19% Pimiento 16% Carnation 15% Iris 13% Sage 13% Peony 12% Magnolia 12%

Base Notes

Caramel 100%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

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About

Chimaera explodes with a complex mix of warm spices, a leathery embrace and an almost gourmand sweetness. Initial blasts of pepper, saffron, and bay leaf give way to a heart of rich honey, sweet caramel, and a subtle floral touch. The dry down is a powerful fusion of tobacco, oud, and a persistent balsamic leather, creating a smoky, dark, and enigmatic trail. It’s an evolving scent, shifting from tangy lemon and earthy soil to a creamy, balmy darkness.

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