V Canto 2018 Extrait

U ££ Acquired

Curaro

by Paolo Terenzi

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V Canto Curaro is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Paolo Terenzi. Curaro opens with Patchouli, Jasmine, Iris, and Magnolia, settles into a heart of Amyris, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Oud, Iris, and Vanilla. V Canto's Curaro carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a seriously polarising scent, but those who love it, really love it. Expect a wild journey from florals to woods to sweet gourmand. Not for the faint of heart, but incredibly rewarding if it clicks for you.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
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Curaro 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
Moderate
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 Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Curaro's strong, long-lasting performance and complex, sweet-oud dominant profile make it too much for an office setting. It shines on dates and formal events, where its luxurious and sensual character can truly be appreciated, delivering compliments and making 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

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

Curaro unfolds like a dramatic play, starting with a bright, clean floral burst of magnolia, jasmine, and iris, grounded by an earthy patchouli. It then shifts into a rich, complex heart of creamy sandalwood, spiced cinnamon, and a hint of dark rose, intertwined with the animalic depth of oud. The final act reveals a delectable, warm base, where caramel and vanilla absolute mingle with resinous benzoin and more refined oud, leaving a sweet, woody, utterly enveloping trail.

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