Carbonara
“Carbonara by Lorenzo Pazzaglia is a fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a vanilla, sweet composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Carbonara by Lorenzo Pazzaglia was launched in 2020 as a complex unisex fragrance that defies easy categorization. The nose behind this creation, Lorenzo Pazzaglia himself, has crafted a scent that oscillates between sweet and spicy notes, anchored by woody and aromatic elements. Opening with the sharpness of black pepper and pink pepper, it quickly transitions to the warmth of coconut and smoke, creating an intriguing tension. The heart notes of elemi resin, jasmine, and rum add depth and complexity, while the base notes of bourbon vanilla, amber, sandalwood, and agarwood (oud) provide a rich, enveloping finish.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
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Foundation
Main Accords
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Who Wears It
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Application Tips
Carbonara is best applied with a moderate amount to avoid overwhelming its nuanced layers. The spicy top notes dissipate quickly, so it's essential to let the fragrance develop on your skin for at least an hour before reapplying if needed. This scent reads better close to the skin rather than diffusing into the air.
Lorenzo Pazzaglia
Founding perfumer · 35 fragrances
Lorenzo Pazzaglia grew up in Cagli on Italy's Adriatic coast, where his family ran a restaurant, and began creating scents as an amateur inspired by his father's kitchen. He founded PAX s.r.l. in 2021 and released his first fragrances under the PAX by Lorenzo Pazzaglia brand, later named 'Rising Star Perfumer 2024' at the ScentXplore Awards.
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The story behind the bottle.
The aroma of a perfectly cooked dish — where the smoky heat of black pepper meets the creamy sweetness of coconut and vanilla, all wrapped in the comforting embrace of wood smoke.
Fig. 01 — Carbonara, Lorenzo Pazzaglia
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