Alcor
An extrait de parfum contrasting bright citrus and orris with dark oud and leather.
Perfumer: Paolo Terenzi
Alcor
An extrait de parfum by Italian niche perfume house Tiziana Terenzi, taking its inspiration from the enigmatic star Alcor in the Ursa Major constellation.
About This Fragrance
Introduced as an exclusive creation for Selfridges, *Alcor* translates celestial curiosity into a fragrance. The composition moves from bright Italian citrus, orris, and rose toward a base of leather and Cambodian oudh.
Scent Profile
The composition opens with an invigorating burst of Italian citrus: crisp Reggio Calabria bergamot, tangy Sicilian grapefruit, and bright Sorrento lemon mingle with aromatic Bulgarian lavender and spicy Guatemalan cardamom. As the vivid top notes recede, the scent transitions into a sophisticated floral-woody heart dominated by powdery Tuscan orris root and lush Bulgarian rose, complemented by earthy red patchouli, delicate muguet, and smoky cypriol. The drydown anchors the fragrance in tactile richness, where dark Cambodian oudh and supple Italian leather meet the soothing sweetness of Madagascan vanilla bean, underscored by soft clean musk and salty ambergris.
Who It's For & When to Wear It
*Alcor* offers an appealing balance for those who enjoy the refined elegance of iris and lavender deepened by leather and oud. Its bright beginning and suave base make it exceptionally versatile, performing gracefully during dressed-up daytime engagements as well as cool evenings.
