PassionfruitOpens with
Lily-of-the-ValleyHeart
MuskDries down to
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Tiziana Terenzi · Sold as unisex
Kirkè
A tropical garden at dusk, where the sun's heat lingers in every ripe fruit, but the floral notes begin to take over.
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KirkèLuxury · $250+
90%Similar accords, often for lessConfidential Private Gold · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Kirkè by Tiziana Terenzi, launched in 2015 and crafted by Paolo Terenzi, is a Chypre Fruity fragrance that divides enthusiasts sharply. The scent opens with passionfruit, peach, pear, raspberry, and cassis — bright and tropical fruit notes that give way to the heart of lily-of-the-valley and heliotrope, adding an unexpected floral sweetness. The base layers in musk, sandalwood, vanilla, and patchouli for a powdery, woody warmth that can be both enchanting and overwhelming depending on one's palate. Known as 'heaven in a bottle' by some, others find it cloying, but its high price ($650 for extrait de parfum) has sparked a vibrant market of budget dupes and TikTok comparisons.
Due to its strong opening and long-lasting base, one or two sprays are sufficient. The fruity top notes dissipate quickly, so it’s best applied just before you need it to be at its fullest. It reads better close to skin than from a distance, making it ideal for intimate settings rather than large gatherings.
Fig. 01 — Kirkè, 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.
The Kirkè line
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Designer Tiziana Terenzi
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What people
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A polarising scent: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 35%.