2019
Hale Bopp
Paolo TerenziThe nose · 121 fragrances · also made Arrakis (2019)Portrait →

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Tiziana Terenzi  ·  Sold as unisex

Hale Bopp

The cozy comfort of a well-loved library where warm spices and woody notes mix with the musty scent of old books.

4.16207 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
amberfresh spicywarm spicyvanillapowderycinnamon
Hale BoppLuxury · $250+
55%Similar accords, often for lessLe Lion Eau de Parfum · ChanelPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 8 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting82% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak2%
Weak3%
Moderate13%
Long lasting41%
Eternal41%
SillageStrong70% say strong or enormous
Intimate4%
Moderate26%
Strong53%
Enormous17%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine23%
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Unisex62%
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Feminine16%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Hale Bopp by Tiziana Terenzi was launched in 2019, crafted by Paolo Terenzi, and stands as an embodiment of the brand's signature blend of warmth and complexity. The fragrance opens with a fresh spicy accord that includes nutmeg and cinnamon, creating an immediate sense of vibrancy. This bright start gives way to a heart filled with geranium and sage, adding a herbal depth. The base notes of vanilla, amber, labdanum, sandalwood, and musk provide a rich, enveloping warmth that lingers throughout the day.

How to wear it

Apply Hale Bopp in light, even sprays to avoid overwhelming its delicate balance. The spicy top notes are fleeting but essential, so don't be afraid to layer this fragrance for a longer-lasting warmth. It reads best close to skin rather than across a room, making it ideal for intimate settings.

Fig. 01 — Hale Bopp, Tiziana Terenzi

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Paolo Terenzi portrait
03 · The nose

Paolo Terenzi

Three generations of scented craft

Paolo 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.

121fragrances
Italiannationality

Designer Tiziana Terenzi

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Similar accords, often for less

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With Robert Piguet L'Entier

Adds sweet, aquatic and oud; shares sandalwood.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.16/ 5 · 207 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 51%, disliked or hated by 9%.

Love51%
Like26%
OK15%
Dislike7%
Hate2%
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