LilacOpens with
Lily-of-the-ValleyHeart
White MuskDries down to
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Tiziana Terenzi · Sold as unisex
Afrodite
The moment just before sunset, where sunlight filters through blossoming flowers, casting a warm glow on the garden.
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AfroditeLuxury · $250+
42%Similar accords, often for lessPleasures Estée Lauder · Estée LauderMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 19 notes8 matches →How it wears
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HeartThe Soul
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2018 by Tiziana Terenzi, Afrodite is a complex Oriental Floral fragrance created by Paolo Terenzi. The composition opens with the bright freshness of white currant and pink pepper, before transitioning into a lush heart of lilac, lily-of-the-valley, and tuberose. These floral notes are further enhanced by the subtle sweetness of vanilla bean and neroli, creating an intricate bouquet that is both vibrant and refined. The base notes of patchouli, ebony, sandalwood, and ambergris add a warm, musky depth to the fragrance, grounding the overall composition in rich, powdery tones.
Afrodite's top notes are bright and fleeting, so aim for two sprays to capture the initial freshness. The fragrance blooms into its heart and base notes after about an hour, making it best suited for daytime or early evening wear when you want a balance of vibrancy and warmth.
Fig. 01 — Afrodite, Tiziana Terenzi
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Paolo Terenzi
Three generations of scented craftPaolo Terenzi was born into a family that had worked in artistic goods for three generations — his grandfather an artisan candlemaker, his father Evelino introducing scented candles to the business in 1968.
Designer Tiziana Terenzi
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 20%.