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Al Contrario
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Descripción
Al Contrario by Tiziana Terenzi is an aromatic woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2015, this olfactory composition was created by perfumer Paolo Terenzi. Its opening unfolds with cocoa pod, malt, and ebony wood; the heart reveals a harmony of vanilla, tonka bean, and orchid; while the base settles on notes of sugar cane, hazelnut, sandalwood, and benzoin.
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Salida
Cacao Pod
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Corazón
vanilla
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Base
Sugar Cane
Comunidad
1,047 votos
- Positivo 80%
- Negativo 11%
- Neutral 9.4%
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Escasa
Débil
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Moderada
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Género
Femenino
Unisex femenino
Unisex
Unisex masculino
Masculino
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It has me completely head over heels. It’s a challenge to describe it because the more I like it, the harder it is to put into words. If you love gourmands, this is a must-have. It’s the most versatile one I own: it’s great in heat and cold, and it even has a sexy vibe. With some perfumes, I feel gorgeous instantly, and this is one of them. Although it’s unisex, it suits me more on the feminine side, but I’ll try it on a guy to see how it evolves on his skin. It smells sweet but not cloying; it’s crunchy with cocoa and hazelnuts, with ebony wood adding sophistication. The rare thing is that a gourmand like this doesn’t seem childish, and this one isn’t at all. As time passes, an incredible orchid blooms with wonderful vanilla. It becomes creamy and very sexy. In the end, it settles into sandalwood and benzoin without losing the cocoa and vanilla. The only downside is that it doesn’t last long on the skin, but it should! It’s an extract, but I don’t mind reapplying it just to keep feeling this amazing perfume. I love it.
It has me completely head over heels, and it’s hard to describe because the more I like it, the fewer words I find. If you love gourmands, it’s a must-have in your collection. It’s my most versatile scent: it’s perfect for heat or cold and even has a sexy touch that makes you feel gorgeous instantly. Although it’s unisex, it leans more feminine, but I’ll try it on a guy to see how it evolves on his skin. It smells sweet without being cloying, with crunchy cocoa and hazelnuts that the ebony wood makes sophisticated; it’s rare for a gourmand not to sound childish, but this one doesn’t. Over time, an incredible orchid blooms with wonderful vanilla, becoming creamy and very sexy. In the end, it settles into sandalwood and benzoin without losing the cocoa or vanilla. My only gripe is that it doesn’t last long on the skin, but it should! It’s an extract, but I don’t mind reapplying it just to keep feeling this amazing perfume. I love it!
Al Contrario is a super unusual extract among the vanilla and chocolate gourmands I’ve tried. The strange part is that, despite its sweetness, it doesn’t cloy like others, perhaps because on my skin its trail is very short, almost nothing. Although I didn’t expect that projection, what is undeniable is that it delivers 100% on its promises and does so in the sweetest way possible. Here, the cocoa feels real and absolute, present throughout the evolution without that sharp patchouli that sometimes makes it terrible. It’s a super creamy and authentic cocoa and vanilla, elevating the gourmand concept until it seems edible. That doesn’t make it childish or simple; it has elegance because it elevates those ingredients in a concrete way, making it unique. Out of all the cocoa and vanilla ones I’ve tried, this is the most accurate. If it had a decent trail, it would be the king of gourmands. If it works well on your skin, you’re guaranteed a win if you’re looking for a high-end, classy Nutella.
To me, it smells like an old, dark house—the kind from horror movies… dusty and shadowy, as if Annabelle were hiding in some corner. It creates a horrible sensation when I smell it and gives me the creeps.
Total disappointment with this perfume. It has nothing sweet or pleasant about it; it smells gloomy and dark. I expected something completely different. The risks of buying blind are huge, especially when it’s not cheap.
Total disappointment. Not sweet at all, not pleasant. It’s a lugubrious and dark scent. I expected something totally different. The risks of blind buys, even worse because it’s not cheap at all.
A curious perfume because the name matches the cap and bottle design (which also has issues, like with Foconero); undoubtedly a thoughtful symbolism with great presentation, typical of Tiziana. Here, the scent isn’t as sweet as the notes suggest; it is sweet, but not gourmand at all—I don’t recall it smelling anything similar. It stays elegant and moderate, a pleasant, mature scent of high quality and elevated price. You must test it before buying because the result of its notes differs from expectations. If you’re looking for something from Tiziana that’s safer to buy blind, go for Orion, Foconero, or Kirke, but this one, while not extremely challenging, has its complexity. It’s slightly sweet, woody, and somewhat dry, with great presence. A great creation, ideal for cool climates and elegant situations. Projection is moderate, as is typical with Tiziana, and longevity is moderate to high. It’s one of the ones you need from the house if you live in cool climates, because otherwise, you won’t get much use out of it.
Curious how the name matches the cap and bottle design (which also fails like Foconero); clearly a thoughtful symbolism and a great presentation typical of Tiziana. The scent isn’t as sweet as it seems; it is, but nothing gourmand, nothing that reminds me of anything similar. It stays elegant and moderate, a pleasant, mature, high-quality fragrance. You have to try it before buying because the notes deliver a different result than expected. If you want something from Tiziana that’s more safe to buy blind, go for Orion, Foconero, or Kirke, but this one has its complexity without being extremely challenging. It’s slightly sweet, woody, and dry, with great presence. A fantastic creation ideal for cool climates and elegant occasions, with moderate to high projection and longevity. If you live in a cool climate, you must have it; otherwise, you won’t use it much.
Honestly, it’s a perfume with divided opinions, but I absolutely loved it. I bought it blind because I didn’t have a place nearby to test it, and it was a total success. It opens citrusy and vanilla-like, like lemon custard. After about twenty minutes, it softens with a hint of bread (I assume malt), turning into a subtle dark wood, though the sweetness of tonka bean and flowers keeps it light; if you sniff it hard, you catch sweet resins. After many hours, on the skin, it smells like you’ve sprayed sugar water, in the best way possible. For me, it’s the mature and elegant version of Zadig & Voltaire’s This Is Her: the latter is fresher and more youthful, while Al Contrario is more settled, subtle, and warm, yet very beautiful. I think those who found it too dark might have skin that highlights the woods; if you’re like that, test it first. Moderate to low trail, 12+ hours longevity.
Honestly, the reviews are contradictory, but I loved it. Bought blind because I didn’t have it nearby to test, and it was a total success. Opens citrusy and vanilla-like, like lemon custard. After twenty minutes, it softens with a hint of bread (I assume malt), turning into dark wood, though subtle due to the sweetness of tonka bean and flowers; if you sniff it deeply, you notice sweet resins. After many hours, the skin scent feels like water with sugar, in the best way possible. For me, it’s the mature and elegant version of Zadig & Voltaire’s This Is Her: the latter is fresher, more versatile, and youthful, while Al Contrario is rested, subtle, and warm, but very beautiful. Those who find it too dark probably have skin that highlights the woods. If you’re like that, test it first. Moderate to low trail, 12+ hours longevity.
Soft is an understatement… I’m sorry, Tiziana. I love Dionysio and Laudano Nero, which are 10/10, but this one falls short…
The best of Tiziana Terenzi, the most balanced gourmand I’ve ever tried. A masterpiece where creamy sweet cocoa dominates in perfect measure, nothing heavy or cloying. The credit goes to creating a cocoa-based gourmand so well balanced that nothing stands out, everything blended to perfection. The cocoa is very present alongside sugarcane, hazelnut, and vanilla, while ebony wood balances everything so it’s not too sweet, giving it a serious and elegant touch. In terms of longevity and projection, it’s not a bomb, but it’s sufficient. My 2020 batch lasts 6-7 hours on skin, pushing the limit. Not much projection, it’s for close range, intimate sillage. Scent: 10/10. Longevity: 6-7h. Projection: 6/10. Versatility: 6/10.
One of the best from Tiziana Terenzi, the most balanced gourmand I’ve ever tried. It’s an amazing perfume where the creamy, sweet cocoa is perfectly measured, neither heavy nor cloying. The credit goes to creating a cocoa gourmand so well-balanced that nothing overpowers the others; everything is blended flawlessly. The cocoa is very present, along with cane sugar, hazelnut, and vanilla, while the ebony wood balances it to avoid being overly sweet, adding seriousness and elegance. It’s not a bomb, but I think it’s sufficient. My batch is from 2020 and lasts about 6-7 hours on skin, pushing the limit. Projection is short and intimate. Scent: 10/10. Longevity: 6/7h. Projection: 6/10. Versatility: 6/10.
I was really eager to try it; it’s highly recommended on YouTube and I love gourmands. Upon testing, it was confusing: it’s sweet, but has a curious opening between herbal and woody, until the sweet floral facet emerges. It’s a rich scent, hazelnuts + chocolate + vanilla, like Nutella with a touch of ebony wood à la Zara Ebony Wood. Good longevity, but contrary to what I imagined, the projection is very low, very skin-close. Despite being sweet, it’s not cloying, a bit elegant and unisex.
I was really excited to try this since it’s highly praised on YouTube and I’m a big gourmand fan. When I finally sprayed it, I was a bit caught off guard: although it’s sweet, the opening is curious, leaning herbal and woody, before the floral notes gradually emerge. It’s a rich scent with hazelnuts, chocolate, and vanilla—like Nutella with an ebony wood touch à la Zara. It has good longevity, but contrary to what I expected, the projection is very low; it stays close to the skin. Despite being sweet, it’s not cloying; it’s elegant and unisex.