LILLIPUR by Tiziana Terenzi: Notes, Longevity and Review

What does LILLIPUR by Tiziana Terenzi smell like?

LILLIPUR by Tiziana Terenzi smells like sacred incense and spice, opening with wormwood, star anise, olibanum and lemon, moving through cinnamon, Sichuan pepper and herbs, and settling into amber, woods, benzoin, tonka and tobacco. It is mystical, warm and deeply layered.

Created by Paolo Terenzi in 2013 and inspired by the temple cities of Nepal, Lillipur unfolds slowly on the skin. The herbal-spicy opening gives way to a heart of galbanum, Sri Lankan cinnamon, carnation, thyme, cyclamen and Sichuan pepper. The base of Lebanon cedar, white musk, cashmere wood, patchouli, benzoin, tonka bean, amber, birch and blond tobacco creates a rich, balsamic dry down that keeps revealing new facets.

Notes, concentration, longevity and sillage

Lillipur is an extrait de parfum. The full note list:

• Top notes: Wormwood, star anise, olibanum, lemon
• Heart notes: Cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, thyme, galbanum, carnation, cyclamen
• Base notes: Amber, cashmere wood, benzoin, tonka bean, cedar, tobacco, birch, patchouli, white musk

Longevity is long, accompanying the wearer through the whole day with its evolving character. Sillage is noticeable and steady without being aggressive.

Best for: occasions, season and who it suits

Lillipur suits evenings, cooler months and occasions when you want something contemplative and distinctive. It is made for spice and incense lovers who enjoy a fragrance that evolves on the skin rather than staying linear. The spiritual inspiration gives it a meditative quality that rewards slow wearing. Collectors of Tiziana Terenzi often rank it among the house's most atmospheric creations. For a harsher leather take on the dark side, Cuoium by Orto Parisi awaits; for a cosier spiced warmth, Five O'Clock by Serge Lutens is gentler.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lillipur for men or women?

It is unisex, with a balance that works on anyone.

What inspired Lillipur?

A journey through Nepal's temple cities, with their burning incense and mystical atmosphere. The perfumer wanted the scent to evolve on the skin, revealing more of its personality the longer it is worn.

Is it a loud fragrance?

It has presence but wears with an intimate, unfolding quality rather than loud projection.

Where can I learn more?

Visit the Lillipur product page and discover more at DNA Perfumo.