V Canto 2015 Extrait

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Irae

by Paolo Terenzi

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V Canto Irae is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Paolo Terenzi. Irae opens with Cacao Pod, Bergamot, and Tonka Bean, settles into a heart of Pebbles, Sichuan Pepper, Coriander, and Wormwood, and dries down to a base of Oak, Amber, and Rosewood. V Canto's Irae carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a seriously polarising scent that's either a complex masterpiece or an unwearable linear spice bomb. Definitely not a safe blind buy, Irae needs a bold wearer who's ready for a unique, almost metallic, chocolate and pepper experience.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Irae 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:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong, spicy character and the 'Extrait' concentration promising excellent longevity, Irae is too assertive for most office environments. It shines in cooler weather, making it ideal for date nights where its sensual, cozy amber drydown makes an impression, or formal events where its unique depth can be appreciated. It's too heavy for sport.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Irae opens with a sharp, peppery kick from Sichuan pepper and coriander, quickly joined by bitter cacao and a hint of bright bergamot. The heart reveals an unusual 'hot iron' mineral note alongside aromatic wormwood, creating a metallic, almost rusty sensation. As it settles, warm amber, robust oak, and a touch of rosewood emerge, grounding the initially sharp and spicy profile into a surprisingly cozy drydown. It's a journey from cold, stark spice to rich, enveloping warmth.

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