Rosso Pompei
Rosso Pompei by Tiziana Terenzi is an unisex extrait de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with grapefruit, lemon and grape, moves into ambergris, tuberose, magnolia, lily of the valley and jasmine and dries down to sandalwood, patchouli, cedarwood and maple. Expect around 10 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Grapefruit Bitter, slightly sweaty citrus. More grown-up than lemon.
- Lemon Clean, sour, instantly recognisable. Bright but burns off fast.
- Grape Purple, candied, unmistakably artificial. Reads as sweet before fruit.
Heart
- Ambergris Salty, animal, sun-warmed skin. Marine and musky at once.
- Tuberose Creamy, waxy and enormous. The loudest white flower.
- Magnolia Lemony white floral. Bright and clean rather than heavy.
- Lily of the Valley Clean, green, dewy floral. Reads as 'fresh laundry' to most people.
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Dry-down
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
- Maple Dark, syrupy and slightly smoky. Rich and unusual.
Smells like this
- Tiziana Terenzi Adhara
- Véronique Gabai Sur la Plage
- Etat Libre d'Orange Cologne
- Byredo Inflorescence
- Vyrao Free 00
- Roja Parfums Bergdorf
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