Dionisio

This one just proved to me how far off I can be in gauging my likes or dislikes based on others’ recommendations, notes, etc. If someone had told me this would be my favorite Terenzi, I would never have believed it. Ambergris? Oud? Jasmine? I didn’t think I cared for those at all. I do like vanilla, however, and Dionisio contains two different types of vanilla. That, in part, may account for its holding me in its thrall. I had the honor of a consultation with Signore Terenzi himself as part of an event at Barneys' Chicago store. On comparing six or so of his fragrances, I exclaimed, “Now, this one’s my baby!” I had gone in with a preconceived notion that Al Contrario would be the one for me. (Jeremy Fragrance had said Al Contrario smelled like Nutella; and Nutella is one of my most favorite foods in all the world). But Dionisio won my heart. Next thing I knew, I had purchased it. It is probably the single most expensive thing I have ever bought myself, with the exception of my car and a crown at the dentist! Honestly, I came home and flipped out a little after realizing what I had done! (Gotten into the spirit of the event a little too much for my own good). About a week has passed, and I think I have now come to accept my expenditure. I do love Dionisio and am so glad I bought it. And its presentation is absolutely luxurious. That big, heavy, black leather box with the huge gold medallion! And the gold LED light that comes on when the box is opened, beautifully illuminating the bottle! Dionisio comes in a very substantial, black, cube-shaped bottle which feels as though it is made of a stone-like material. Because of its cost, I should reserve Dionisio for special occasions, but I love it so much that I do not. If you are a lover of vanilla in perfume, Dionisio is a must-try. Strangers have stopped to ask me what perfume I am wearing. I had an original 2018 bottle and replaced it with a 2020 bottle, and I do believe there is something more complex about the 2018. However, I was able to find the 2020 for half of what I paid for the 2018. Still an awful lot for me to pay for perfume, but I like it so much that I got it anyway.

If you like ambergris and vanilla....and musk too....THIS is that fragrance!.......I like ambergris and Creed EROLFA is one of my favorites. Well if you like that then Dionisio is that plus vanilla and musk. I also like the vanilla (Tahitian vanilla) because it’s noticeable but at the same time it’s not one of those “in your face” vanilla scents. I really like this and it might be my new signature scent!.....Another plus.....over time Dionisio starts with ambergris plus vanilla....after a few hours the main scent is vanilla and musk but the ambergris is still there a little bit.. Again, I like this a lot!....My plan...during the day...EROLFA.....later in the evening...Dionisio...definitely!...Additional note: The bottle shown is not the correct bottle....It’s a black bottle and brass plate.......also, instead of it being cylindrical bottle it’s a cube bottle....so, it’s quite a bit different.....In addition, the presentation is awesome!....It’s a box displayed with a led light highlighting the fragrance. So far this is also the best presentation of all fragrances....ever....in my humble opinion.

I’m genuinely disappointed with Dionisio, not because of its scent, but because of its performance. I’ve owned a sample of this fragrance for two years now, which gave me ample time to develop a taste for it. I absolutely love it! It took a moment to get used to the salty character in the composition, but it’s incredibly pleasant. The fragrance is warm, sweet, woody, and ambery, with some delightful floral nuances. Interestingly, it reminds me of Mercedes-Benz Club Black. However, the performance is utterly disappointing. I’ve read reviews mentioning that the batches produced from 2020 onwards have significantly reduced longevity and sillage, and it seems to be true. This raises questions about the quality of these fragrances, especially considering that they are produced in small batches annually. And the price? It’s definitely not worth spending money on. In summary, I adore the scent of Dionisio, but I detest its performance. I really hope that the 2025 batches don’t follow this trend, but I guess we’ll see.

I tried this perfume about a year ago and was mesmerized. The lady at Neiman Marcus sprayed the little card and it was basically a musky white chocolate vanilla with underlying subtle white florals that came across as crystalline little shards. I didn't buy it but kept the card and the scent lingered there for over a month! A year later I obtained the fragrance during a sale at Neiman Marcus, I got the 2022 edition, and it just wasn't the same. It still smells really good. Like musky white chocolate, the same as in Xerjoff's Dama Bianca but with vanilla instead of kumquat. However, the subtle crystalline white florals are missing. Also, it doesn't seem as long lasting as the one I originally smelled. I'm beating myself up for not getting it when I first smelled it. Regardless this is still so good smelling it's a 10 out of 10 for me. For reference, I'm female.

This is absolutely an underrated fragrance! I have so many niche fragrances from, Creed, Parfums de Marley, Tom Ford etc. But this one especially if you’re a fan of Vanilla is truly a beast!! It’s smells so darn good! Days when I come home from work and shower. I have to spray just a little just to enjoy this powerful fragrance. Undoubtedly the top 3 of my collection. Just a dream come true such a delicious powerful and enticing fragrance. I can spray this in the early morning after a shower coming from the gym and this is 6:00am. I’m getting compliments from this after I thought that it had faded away, around the 4:00pm hour. 10 hours plus on this beast!!

An olfactory tribute to the sights and smells of ancient Rome, this animalic stunner from Tiziana Terenzi is quite a beauty to behold. It opens with a strong natural ambergris along with musk and moves to a brief floral heart comprising of lily of the valley and jasmine. The perfume as it settles reveals a base of Oud and vanilla, but the musky ambergris dominates the stay of the perfume. The perfume has a moderate to strong projection and very good longevity. It leans slight masculine. Recommended for sensualists and bold unafraid personalities. It is a beastly delight. Enjoy!

Gorgeous fragrance. Makes me RAWR like Eartha Kitt as soon as I spray it on myself. I have not experienced any issues with a lack of longevity as other reviewers have sadly encountered. In fact, I’m just about to go to bed now and I will still be able to smell it in the morning as usual. Perhaps there are some differences between batches? Speaking for my own personal experience with my bottle, I think it’s stunning. Smoky oud/vanilla. Animalic Musk note makes it very seductive. Definitely a show stopper!

Very strong and very addictive. It's a rich, complex vanilla that's got some heaviness to it. The oud and ambergris really round out this perfume to make it something special. It's like if Vanilla Vice by Snif and Not a Perfume by Juliette Has a Gun made a baby and that baby went on to become a millionaire and got a tasteful amount of plastic surgery. A word from the wise: one spray is enough. Any more and you'd choke out everyone else in the room.

I only have a sample so I have no idea what year it came from. I do love it but looking at the reviews about batch variations and the price alone makes me not buy this. It's more of a dry and resinous vanilla scent with a touch of florals. The oud is more woody than medicinal. My sample lasts all day but Laudano Nero is in my top 10 and can easily be found for under 100 with no batch issues.

This is a vanilla for dangerous women. It's hedonistic, dirty, and sultry, with only a dash of sweetness. There's no room for cuteness here. This vanilla is wrapped in a black dress and furs on the way to a vampire ball. Seduction in an underground club. It sits closely - a revenant hovering just over the skin and beckoning to be taken in. Dark perfection.

This scent is an amazing, warm vanilla amber, with, as many reviewers have noted, an edge (almost medicinal or alcoholic but very faint and well blended—sort of like an expensive bourbon). I find silage and longevity to be enormous. If you are looking for a warm, unique, seductive bomb of a perfume this will blow you away. Love love love.

It’s interesting... The bad breath element everyone talks about in this translates to me, well alongside the vanilla, into an almost pheromone like edge... It truly is a seductive vanilla... Something that almost feels inappropriate... Like vanilla dressed up in black lacy lingerie... This is SDV’s dirty cousin 😄

reminds me of initio mystic experience minus the floral note reminds me also of the drydown of nishane ani and ani x LE: got myself a bottle with 2024 writing and to me at first spray it performs bad. 1 year late seems longevity is better by a few hours more, unfortunately projection is not better...

Found a close match for this scent that is cheaper. Vanilla Vice by Snif at ULTA. I fell in love with this scent the moment I smelled it! I don't like super feminine smells but of course don't want to smell like a man. This one met me right where I needed it to!

Dionisio is an absolute masterpiece! It's warm, sensual, and incredibly intoxicating. The vanilla and oud are perfectly balanced, creating a scent that is both comforting and exciting. I get compliments on it every time I wear it.

It smells 85% similar to Byredo Vanille Antique, but sexier, with a slightly, animalic, non pungent undernote by the ambergris. Very, very good. Along with Spirito Fiorentino and Ursa, the BEST from TT House.

Every time I've worn this fragrance I get asked what am I wearing!!! Every.single.time. Such a banger. I'm so happy it's not one of those overly glazed Tik Tok fragrance.

For me it smells like Montale arabians tonka with iso e-super. Version 2020 has poor projection😞

Love love love dont spray to much and don't smell to close its very brutal perfume 12 hours+

amazing perfume all year, long lasting 12+h smell like. .... S*X