Tiziana Terenzi 2014 Extrait

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Chimaera

by Paolo Terenzi

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Tiziana Terenzi Chimaera is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Paolo Terenzi. Chimaera opens with Soil Tincture, Leather, Lemon, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Allspice, Iris, Magnolia, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Caramel. Tiziana Terenzi's Chimaera carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Warm
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Chimaera Extrait 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 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.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf

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

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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