Taurus

Taurus by Tiziana Terenzi is an unisex extrait de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with passionfruit, bulgarian rose, saffron, apple and juniper berry, moves into tea, thyme, lily of the valley, leather, ambergris and patchouli and dries down to suede, sandalwood, incense, oakmoss, labdanum and pine. Expect around 10 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.

Notes, explained

Opening

Passionfruit Sharp, tropical and slightly sulphurous. Vivid and modern.
Bulgarian Rose Fresh, dewy and green. The 'real rose garden' version.
Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.
Apple Crunchy and tart or soft and red, depending on the treatment.
Juniper Berry Gin, basically. Piney, dry and bracing.

Heart

Tea Tea with no variety named. Dry, slightly tannic and calm.
Thyme Dry, sharp kitchen herb. Bracing and slightly antiseptic.
Lily of the Valley Clean, green, dewy floral. Reads as 'fresh laundry' to most people.
Leather Smoky, dry and a bit animal. Can be a new jacket or an old saddle.
Ambergris Salty, animal, sun-warmed skin. Marine and musky at once.
Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.

Dry-down

Suede Soft, powdery leather. Much gentler than the real thing.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Incense Smoky, dry and meditative. Adds gravity to anything.
Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.
Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
Pine Sappy and bracing. Straightforwardly outdoorsy.

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