Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè

Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè, composed by Paolo Terenzi, is a fruity chypre built around a dense, juicy top of passionfruit, peach, pear, raspberry, cassis and a mineral 'sand' note, settling into a lily-of-the-valley heart and a base of musk, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and heliotrope. The effect is lush and sun-warmed — a fruit basket softened by powdery, almondy heliotrope and grounded by patchouli and sandalwood, rather than tipping into simple fruity-sweet territory. Kirkè, named for the enchantress of Greek myth, suits spring and summer especially, with the strong projection and long longevity typical of Tiziana Terenzi's extrait-strength niche line. It's a good match for anyone who enjoys rich fruity compositions with real depth rather than a one-note fruity-sweet scent. Given the extrait concentration and price, a Maison decant (1/2/5/10 ml) is an efficient way to try Kirkè's fruit-and-patchouli character before considering the full bottle. Poured from genuine Tiziana Terenzi stock into Maison's sealed vials.