Al Contrario tells of the return journey from these quests, one of the most beautiful and intimate moments for travelers. A moment of nostalgia for the wonders left behind and at the same time, a heart full of uneasy emotions for the loved ones we will meet on the hearth of our home where a crackling fire waits for us. This is an intimate perfume, like the intimate sentiment of the newly-returned wayfarer. This perfume is dedicated to those who truly comprehend the essence of travel and life. Not everyone knows how to go back, just like this refined perfume is not for everyone. It was created on a subtle balance, an almost nostalgic feeling of longing that falls somewhere between the sweetness of vanilla and the contrast of malt and cacao pods. Graceful yet profound, this fragrance reflects the provocative presence of select wood, like ebony, in which it is rooted. It is a journey for those who come back, then are once again ready to depart on the quest that life offers every day throu
"These perfumes cannot be worn like a simple piece of clothing; they are only for those who love to completely immerse themselves in life, fearlessly experiencing its essence to the very core. Tiziana is a teacher of applied arts and a designer and has collaborated with top jewelry brands. Her sophistication and love for “beautiful elegance” is expressed in the outstanding meticulous artisanal detail and unsurpassed quality of each and every Terenzi art object. Each Terenzi piece includes 24-carat gold details, highest quality hand-blown Italian glass, wood inserts or caps from rare woods of Italy, handcut and sewn Italian leather inserts.
Paolo Terenzi is an extremely talented, well respected Italian perfumer. Very unconventional, a captivating storyteller, his philosophy is to “compose beauty”. He loves to work only with natural raw materials that he sources personally all around the world in his many travels.
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