Terroni by Orto Parisi

Amber and smoky, it’s a classic structure but with a sweet, fruity twist. The burning earth blend is brutal, taking me straight to embers or volcanic rocks. It has less projection than others, but good longevity. I rank it #4 in the house, behind Cuoium, Bocannera, and Megamare.

I tried it at a perfumerie and it smells the same or very similar to Davidoff’s Cool Water; it’s still a very good scent.

Terroni is a Machiavellian perfume representing hate and rage covered in lava and burnt earth. Unique and too ‘niche’, but if you like smoky and mysterious scents, it’s a must-have in your collection.

I haven’t smelled it, but I did try the Pendora Scents dupe. It smells of burnt woods, charcoal, and smoky tones… Ideal for cold nights.

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

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

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

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

Peanut butter in a pot over a dying campfire. A collection piece. Without a doubt. Very hard to find a social context to wear it.

To me, the jewel of Orto Parisi and one of those who have come to stay in my seasoned collection. At first, it’s not friendly; the opening can overwhelm noses not trained in smoky scents, but it’s just the first stage that gets passed after 30-45 minutes. The first time in-store on paper, I rejected it and discarded it. Luckily, I gave it a chance later with a decant on skin, until today that opening goes unnoticed (I’ve also smelled bottled BBQ grills 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 remind me of 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 with it would be memorable. It’s a character perfume that adapts to any code; I wear it casually 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.

For a select few seeking something strong, deep, and mysterious. Smells like a forest after a fire, with vetiver and ash evoking caves or basement libraries. It’s gothic, refined, and sensual, perfect for personal enjoyment or projecting status. Misunderstood yet imposing, it’s a jewel in the darkness. Scent: 10. Projection: Excellent (>3h). Longevity: 10h. Recommended.

The ultimate Beats mode: fire, earth, and black grapes. Similar to its siblings (Black Afgano, Bocanera), but Don Gualtieri breaks the mold. Is he crazy? 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 favorite perfumer, top 3 of all time. Asking about sillage or projection with Orto Parisi is an insult.

Patchouli, amber, fine woods, and red grape, though what dominates is the complete fragrance. Orto Parisi is now one of my favorites (I bought 5 in two months). I don’t recommend buying blind without being accustomed to the niche world. Start with Megamare or Bocanera to see if they’re for you. Scent 8.5, Projection 9, Longevity 10, Originality 9.

“Grilled Fruit”: immediate opening to burnt woods. If you summarize it, it smells like “smoke from sweet grilled fruits.” I don’t know the exact fruits, but the review by PabDark1014 points to the same thing. It’s informal upon drying, but to be honest, it doesn’t seem like niche quality (price/quality/performance don’t convince me). It feels synthetic (not unpleasant for that reason). 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. Given 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 of Beaufort’s Vi Et Armis: a mix of burnt wood, like eucalyptus sticks and leaves in a fireplace (those from southern Chile will understand), combined with red fruits, grapes, and blueberries. It becomes linear until many hours later; the drydown is Gualtieri’s signature: musky, woody, and slightly sweet. I liked it quite a bit; I think the drydown is better than the opening. Longevity and projection are MONSTROUS: no more than 2 sprays or people will look at you weirdly.