V Canto 2015 Extrait

U £ Acquired

Alibi

by Paolo Terenzi

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V Canto Alibi is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Paolo Terenzi. Alibi opens with Salt, Bergamot, Mandarin, and Cypress, settles into a heart of Cedar, Vetiver, Elemi, and Peat, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Leather, and Patchouli. V Canto's Alibi carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Alibi is a challenging, divisive scent that's either a natural, complex vetiver masterpiece or a weak, indecisive mess depending on who you ask. It's an art piece for the wearer's own enjoyment, perhaps not one for crowd-pleasing, despite its 'wearable' intentions.
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Alibi 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and natural, unique accords make it a good fit for casual wear or dates where a more personal, intriguing aura is desired. However, general consensus points to poor longevity and sillage, which limits its suitability for formal events or an office setting where presence is key. The earthy leather profile doesn't align with sporty activities either.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opens with a sharp, slightly salty aromatic burst of cypress, bergamot, and mandarin, quickly diving into a unique heart of earthy peat, dry cedar, and deep vetiver. The scent settles into an enigmatic blend of rugged leather, smoky cashmere wood, and resinous benzoin, with hints of musk and patchouli adding depth. It evokes a misty, ancient forest floor.

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