Black PepperOpens with
PepperHeart
Bourbon VanillaDries down to
Lorenzo PazzagliaThe nose · 35 fragrances · also made Van Py Rhum (2022)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Lorenzo Pazzaglia · Sold as unisex
Carbonara
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.
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CarbonaraPremium · $100–250
40%Similar accords, often for lessSensuous Nude · Estée LauderMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 14 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Carbonara, Lorenzo Pazzaglia
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Lorenzo Pazzaglia
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. l.
Designer Lorenzo Pazzaglia
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The originalCarbonaraLorenzo Pazzaglia · Premium · $100–250Estée Lauder · 2011Sensuous NudeShares 6 of its 14 notes$40–100★ 3.95 (3,218)37%Match
Lalique · 2005Lalique Le ParfumShares Pink pepper, Jasmine and Sandalwood$40–100★ 4.00 (6,922)38%Match
Lalique · 2013Satine Crystal Extract de ParfumShares 4 of its 11 notes$40–100★ 3.80 (5)
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 14%.