Tiziana Terenzi · 2017
Al Contrario (2177 Anniversary Edition)
EDPUnisex
The Story
Al Contrario is a bold, smoky leather fragrance that flips the script on traditional leather scents. The 2177 Anniversary Edition honors the year of the Terenzi family's ancestral castle, with a richer, more concentrated formula. It opens with a blast of black pepper and saffron, then settles into a heart of birch and cade, with a base of labdanum and vanilla that adds a surprising sweetness. This is a leather scent for those who like their edges rough but their finish smooth.
Note Breakdown
Encyclopedia Insights
What makes the 2177 Anniversary Edition different from the original Al Contrario?+
The 2177 Anniversary Edition features a higher concentration of oils, making it more intense and longer-lasting than the original EDP. The bottle also has special anniversary labeling.
Is this fragrance suitable for summer?+
Not really. Al Contrario is a heavy, smoky leather scent that performs best in cooler weather. It can be cloying in high heat.
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