Tiziana Terenzi
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Bright citrus oils—particularly that distinctive bergamot-lemon pairing—initially command attention with genuine freshness and zest, before a green, almost herbal undertone suggests something slightly metallic beneath the brightness. Within five minutes, the peach begins its quiet ascent, softening the citrus edges into something considerably rounder and less incisive.
Magnolia and jasmine emerge to create a creamy, lightly soapy floral blanket that muffles the citrus entirely. The cedar and patchouli attempt to provide woody structure, yet they're mere whispers beneath the mounting tonka and heliotrope, which begin their powdery, almost cosmetic transformation of the composition. The fragrance here is decidedly perfumed—it smells like the scent of something rather than like raw materials.
A soft, vanillic sweetness settles onto skin as heliotrope's signature almond-like character merges seamlessly with vanilla and musk. The pear notes provide a whisper of definition, keeping the base from becoming entirely one-dimensional, whilst the musk adds a skin-scent quality that's comfortable rather than magnetic. What remains is fundamentally powdery, intimate, and notably ephemeral—projection is minimal, suggesting this fragrance's modest longevity figures are likely accurate.
Draco announces itself as a fragrance caught between restraint and indulgence—a peculiar tension that defines its entire character. Paolo Terenzi has crafted something that reads as a fresh citrus composition hijacked by a decidedly sweet, powdery sensibility. The bergamot and lemon open with genuine brightness, yet within minutes they're enveloped by peach and magnolia, which soften rather than invigorate. There's an almost feminine powder here, courtesy of the heliotrope and tonka bean, that prevents this from ever achieving true freshness despite the 52% fresh accord rating.
The interplay between cedar and patchouli in the heart suggests an attempt at structural sophistication, but they're ultimately outgunned by the sweeter elements. Jasmine adds a slightly soapy, aldehydic quality that momentarily anchors the composition, though it struggles against the mounting sweetness. This is fundamentally a gourmand fragrance masquerading as something more refined—the vanilla and tonka combination is unmistakably gourmand, though not aggressively so.
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