Tiziana Terenzi · 2019
Al Contrario (2192 Special Edition)
EDPUnisex
The Story
Al Contrario is a bold, smoky leather that flips the script on traditional gourmands. The 2192 Special Edition amplifies the richness with a deeper, more resinous base. It opens with a blast of bitter orange and saffron, then settles into a heart of tobacco and leather, all resting on a bed of oud and vanilla. This is a fragrance for those who like their sweetness cut with something dark.
Note Breakdown
Encyclopedia Insights
What makes the 2192 Special Edition different from the original Al Contrario?+
Is this fragrance suitable for summer?+
Not really. Al Contrario is a heavy, warm scent best suited for fall and winter. It can be cloying in high heat.
How does the leather note compare to other leather fragrances?+
It's a soft, smoky leather rather than a harsh, raw one. The vanilla and tobacco smooth it out, making it more wearable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the 2192 Special Edition different from the original Al Contrario?+
Is this fragrance suitable for summer?+
Not really. Al Contrario is a heavy, warm scent best suited for fall and winter. It can be cloying in high heat.
How does the leather note compare to other leather fragrances?+
It's a soft, smoky leather rather than a harsh, raw one. The vanilla and tobacco smooth it out, making it more wearable.
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