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Orto Parisi

Stercus

EDP · 2015

Stercus by Orto Parisi

Olfactive Profile

Animalic · Woody · Earthy

Note Pyramid

The composition

Composed by Alessandro Gualtieri. A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.

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Top notes

the opening
  • Civet
    Civet

Heart notes

the soul
  • Patchouli
    Patchouli
  • Vetiver
    Vetiver

Base notes

the trail
  • Castoreum
    Castoreum
  • Oud
    Oud
  • Musk
    Musk

Scent Profile

The fingerprint.

Freshness50
Warmth50
Sweetness50
Smokiness40
Florality50
Woodiness50

Performance

Longevity5/5
Sillage4/5
Projection4/5

Wearable in

SeasonAutumn · Winter
OccasionSignature
GenderUnisex
FamilyAnimalic Woody

Main accords

AnimalicWoodyEarthy

Signature Moodboard

The world this scent lives in.

Creamy, devotional, soft wood.

Textures

  • — Sanded wood
  • — Raw silk
  • — Warm milk
  • — Damp root
  • — Linen
  • — Drafting paper

Materials

Mysore sandalwood · Raw silk · Beeswax · Haitian vetiver · Bleached oak · Brushed nickel

Atmosphere

The room

A temple courtyard at dawn

Weather

The air

Warm humid morning, 24°C

Interior Design

Soft tropical modern

Teak floors, sheer linen, a sandalwood deity

Season

Autumn · Winter

Wears best in autumn and winter.

City Match

Kyoto temple grounds at first light

Also at home in Mysore, Bali, Mexico City.

Literary Match

Hesse — Siddhartha

Siddhartha — Hesse · The God of Small Things — Roy

In one line

Orto Parisi

Stercus — creamy, devotional, soft wood.

Imagery courtesy of Unsplash

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Available samples.

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