Tiziana Terenzi · 2018
Al Contrario (2184 Special Edition)
EDPUnisex
The Story
Al Contrario is a bold, smoky leather fragrance that flips expectations on their head. The 2184 Special Edition honors the year of the Terenzi family's ancestral home, with a richer, more concentrated blend. 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 unexpected sweetness. This is a scent for those who love leather with a twist.
Note Breakdown
Encyclopedia Insights
What makes the 2184 Special Edition different from the original Al Contrario?+
The 2184 Special Edition is a more concentrated version with a higher proportion of natural ingredients, resulting in deeper leather and smokier notes. The bottle also features a special label commemorating the year 2184.
Is this fragrance suitable for women?+
How does the leather note compare to other leather fragrances?+
It's a smoky, tarry leather with a touch of sweetness, similar to the leather in Memo Paris' African Leather but with more vanilla and less spice.
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