WS-TT-2014

Chimaera

2014unisex

warm spicy up front, then amber, settling into sweet.

Chimaera by Tiziana Terenzi is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. Chimaera was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Paolo Terenzi. Top notes are Leather, Tolu Balsam, Saffron, Black Pepper, Soil Tincture, Bay Leaf, Lemon and Thyme; middle notes are Honey, Red Pepper, Carnation, Iris,…

warm spicy amber sweet aromatic

Nose: Paolo Terenzi

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Leather, Tolu Balsam, Saffron, Black Pepper, Soil Tincture, Bay Leaf, Lemon, Thyme
Heart· 2–4h
Honey, Red Pepper, Carnation, Iris, Sage, Peony, Magnolia
Drydown· 6h+
Caramel, Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Leather, Benzoin, Pine Tree, Canadian balsam, Patchouli, Labdanum, Cashmere Wood

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

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71%

56%

52%

49%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall41%Winter40%Spring13%Summer6%Night59%Day41%Wears unisex51%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
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Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Chimaera smell like?

warm spicy up front, then amber, settling into sweet. Dominant accords: warm spicy, amber, sweet.

What notes are in Chimaera?

Top: Leather, Tolu Balsam, Saffron, Black Pepper, Soil Tincture, Bay Leaf, Lemon, Thyme. Heart: Honey, Red Pepper, Carnation, Iris, Sage, Peony, Magnolia. Base: Caramel, Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Leather, Benzoin, Pine Tree, Canadian balsam, Patchouli, Labdanum, Cashmere Wood.

How long does Chimaera last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Chimaera loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Chimaera best for?

Fall is the top pick (41%). Winter is second at 40%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Chimaera?

Night wear leads at 59%. Day is a secondary pick at 41%.

Is Chimaera for men or women?

Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 51% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Chimaera?

Composed by Paolo Terenzi. Released in 2014.