Tiziana Terenzi · 2018
Al Contrario (2254 Anniversary Edition)
EDPUnisex
The Story
Al Contrario is a bold, smoky leather fragrance that flips the script on traditional leather scents. The 2254 Anniversary Edition honors the year the Terenzi family began their winemaking legacy, adding a rich, boozy undertone to the original formula. It opens with a blast of black pepper and rum, then settles into a heart of tobacco and iris, all resting on a base of birch tar and labdanum. This is a powerful, uncompromising scent for those who like their leather dark and complex.
Note Breakdown
Encyclopedia Insights
What makes the 2254 Anniversary Edition different from the original Al Contrario?+
The 2254 Anniversary Edition features a richer, more pronounced boozy note (rum) and a slightly smoother leather accord, celebrating the Terenzi family's winemaking heritage. The original is more straightforward smoky leather.
Is this fragrance suitable for summer?+
Not really. Al Contrario is a heavy, dark leather scent best suited for fall and winter. It can be cloying in heat.
How long does it last on skin?+
Expect 10+ hours with strong projection. This is a beast-mode fragrance that will last through a full day and into the evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the 2254 Anniversary Edition different from the original Al Contrario?+
The 2254 Anniversary Edition features a richer, more pronounced boozy note (rum) and a slightly smoother leather accord, celebrating the Terenzi family's winemaking heritage. The original is more straightforward smoky leather.
Is this fragrance suitable for summer?+
Not really. Al Contrario is a heavy, dark leather scent best suited for fall and winter. It can be cloying in heat.
How long does it last on skin?+
Expect 10+ hours with strong projection. This is a beast-mode fragrance that will last through a full day and into the evening.
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