Terroni by Orto Parisi

Amber and smoky, it’s a classic structure but with a sweet and fruity touch. The burning earth blend is brutal, taking me straight to embers or volcanic stones. It has less projection than others but good longevity. I rank it number four in the house, behind Cuoium, Bocannera and Megamare.

Another fragrance that confirms that raspberry on my skin is absolutely not a good idea.

Terroni is a Machiavellian perfume embodying hatred and rage, cloaked in lava and scorched earth. Unique and far too ‘niche’, but if you enjoy smoky, mysterious scents, it’s a must-have for your collection.

I haven’t tried the original, but I have worn the Pendora Scents dupe. It smells of burnt wood, charcoal, and smoky tones… ideal for cold nights.

To awaken hidden emotions… an absolute masterpiece, and when this happens, I delight in wearing it any time of year.

When a perfume manages to reflect the essence behind the nose, there it is. Like others on the forum, Terroni goes beyond notes; there are feelings. Upon encountering one like this, you let your head fly. I won’t delve into notes or performance. I invite you to experience up close a fruit forest devastated by a volcano’s lava.

It sits between Nasomatto’s Black Afgano and Lalique’s Encre Noire. The truth is, Encre Noire could be niche just by changing the bottle and brand. The star is a earthy, wet vetiver, ideal for autumn and winter. Longevity and trail are excellent (over 10 hours).

I’ve run into this fragrance again and conclude it shares the same DNA as Bergamask, but without the citrus part. It’s a challenging, pleasant, somewhat aggressive and avant-garde scent. Complex, like beers with exotic hop profiles. It won’t please those seeking the popular. I reaffirm what I observed before: it is very long-lasting (weeks on clothes), but doesn’t project much.

Peanut butter in a pot over a dying fire. A collector’s piece. Without a doubt. It’s very complicated to find a social context to wear it.

For me, the jewel of Orto Parisi and one of those that have come to stay in my seasoned collection. At first, it’s not friendly; the opening can overwhelm noses not trained to the smoky, but it’s just the first stage to be overcome after 30-45 minutes. The first time in-store on paper, it rejected me and I discarded it. Luckily, I later gave it a chance with a decant on skin, until today that opening goes unnoticed (I’ve also smelled bottled barbecues that leave Terroni in the dust). What hooks me: yes, it has Black Afgano DNA, but Terroni replaced it in my collection because it offers something Nasomatto doesn’t: it seems more in tune with my age (30), less serious, versatile and kind. It’s a twist on the known formula, without Boccanera’s redundancy, offering new nuances: the ambered/smoky red fruits that recall lollipops or Glühwein, a less ceremonial incense, less transcendental. I use it in the cold, preferably at night, with 2-3 sprays, high potency and longevity but not as wild as Megamare. I see it as more masculine, though a girl in it would be memorable. It’s a characterful perfume that adapts to any code; I wear it informally and it works wonders. It’s striking and liked quite a bit in my circle. Attractive and seductive. But it’s subjective; I recommend trying on a decant and obligatorily on skin before concluding.

Starts with a campfire smoke, not incense, like the haze rising before meat is roasted. Within minutes, it sweetens with notes of raisin or date, reminiscent of Laudano Nero. The dry-down is pure Orto Parisi DNA. It’s complex and grows more enchanting with time; lasts over 24 hours on skin and weeks on clothes.

The ultimate Beats mode: fire, earth, and black grapes. Similar to its siblings (Black Afgano, Bocanera), but Don Gualtieri breaks the mould. Is he mad? Only the system’s children think like that. Dare you to be different and leave an olfactory mark? Pay the price of the product and of using it. My favourite perfumer, top 3 for life. Asking about trail or projection with Orto Parisi is an insult.

Patchouli, amber, fine woods, and red grape, although what predominates is the complete fragrance. Orto Parisi is now one of my favourites (bought five in two months). I don’t recommend buying blindly without being accustomed to the niche world. Start with Megamare or Bocanera to see if they are for you. Scent 8.5, Projection 9, Longevity 10, Originality 9.

“Roasted fruits”: immediate opening to burnt woods. If summarised, it smells like “smoke from roasted sweet fruits”. I don’t know exactly which fruits, but the review by PabDark1014 points to the same thing. It’s informal as it dries, but to be honest, it doesn’t seem like niche quality (price/quality/performance don’t convince me). It feels synthetic (not therefore unpleasant). I think Megamare has more character. Compared to Terrae Essence by Bulgari, there’s a 30-50% similarity, somewhat hidden. I perceive that “woody amber” note mentioned, which I’ve felt in other perfumes, even feminine ones. Due to its fame, I expected more in performance: it lasts a long time (especially on clothes), but I don’t see it projecting as much.

Powerful opening, smoky, incense, and sweet, very similar to Laudano Nero. Over time, much smoke appears, as strong as that from Beaufort’s Vi Et Armis: a mix of burnt wood, like eucalyptus sticks and leaves in a fireplace (those in southern Chile will understand), combined with red fruits, grapes, and blueberries. It becomes linear until many hours later; the dry-down is Gualtieri’s hallmark: musky, woody, and slightly sweet. I liked it quite a bit; I think the dry-down is better than the opening. Longevity and projection are BEASTLY: no more than 2 sprays or people will look at you strangely.