Vele

Out of my collection of 60-70 fragrances, this is my #1, this is the fragrance I would most wish to be, could I pick any. . This is the most delicious island vacation perfume, so complex with so many layers. It's a perfume that I will only wear on limited occasions, in warm weather and hopefully somewhere dreamy, so that it always holds this magical spot in my heart. The most upscale feeling powdery fig, green jungle leaf notes, coconut and mango...transforms slowly over the arc of the day to reveal such luscious changing faces. This lasts all day though how it ends is not at all how it starts, but I love it all! Before smelling this I didn't have a concept of what "well blended" really meant. After smelling this I have been enlightened, this perfume is the definition of well blended. As some have said this may not be a safe blind buy especially if you do not like fig. Somehow I don't see fig in the notes on here but to me this is a Greek island meets gorgeous Polynesia fig scent. With Tiziana Terenzi I noticed there are some fragrances (such as Libra, Orza and Tabit) that all share a "Kirke/Erba Pura" DNA and I am not a fan of those..I thought it important to say Vele is not one of them! It does have a lovely passionfruit musk but not at all like the Kirke musk. This is the only fragrance of my collection that I actually just bought a backup of because I can't imagine life now without being able to smell this beauty. Masterpiece!

This has been a lovely experience. I've got to admit I didn't quite know what to expect looking at the line up of notes. It opens very leafy and green. I could have sworn there was patch in this. It literally takes you on an olfactory journey through a lush green jungle. Actually it's an idyllic fantasy version of a jungle. No rotting vegetation to be found. First and foremost this is a green leafy scent. It's hard to identify notes but you can just about do it with a great deal of concentration. When I saw all the tropical fruit notes listed I braced myself. Having lived in the Far East for many years I was all too familiar with these fruits. They have strong identities. Here though they are used with great mastery. You never think it's one of those tropical fruit cocktails fragrances. The fruit and flowers work in harmony together. Not one note standing above the other. Weaving together behind the green leafiness. The fir note is a master stroke. It bolsters the green aspect of this scent. Fresh coconut is not listed but my goodness you feel certain it is present in the background. I liken this to a Henri Rousseau jungle. Pristine, colourful and bright. A rich scent yet not heavy and cloying. It's an easy to love scent. I wish I hadn't tested it. Now I adore It! I get average longevity and sillage.

First of all, let me say my nose is not well trained enough to identify the diversity of notes listed here, but I'll react anyway. On first sniff, I got a note NOT in this bottle--it is creamy, milky coconut essence and sweetened jasmine. There is enough greenness to keep things from skewing too heavy, but perhaps I'm reacting against a recent experience with a heavier tropical, Bond 9 Central Park West. In the Bond, ylang-ylang suffocates and feels immature-- it's an in-your-face party girl vibe that's not nearly as well blended. Vele is all grown up and far more subtle--she is seamless and creamy, and the floral notes are unusual and unlike any other combination in my collection. The overall effect of this perfume is more exotic, milky floral than fruity on my skin (if this is mango, it's a whisper light touch). The overall tropical effect achieves a bit of depth from the vanilla and amber. Vele isn't a party girl--she lives on the island and wears a flower behind her ear, as natural as her surroundings. I am utterly beguiled by the uniqueness of this one.

Tiziana Terenzi Vele is another super hit by that brand! WOW! WOW! WOW! It's so uplifting and natural, happy juice! On my skin there is wonderful fruity cocktail with lovely natural green notes, that gives me very bright and positive vibe. And after hour this heavenly opening, I can sense amazing mix of gorgeous fig and gentle, rounded coconut. I have no words to describe how beautiful and well blended is Vele... So inviting and soft, the green notes are so well balanced by the fruity cocktail and the mild nutty coconut! The coconut is not sunscreen lotion type or whatever in that style. On my skin it's like nutty-yummy coconut. For me, Vele is a perfect example of excellent summer fragrance that has character and at the same time is easy to wear anytime at any situation. If you love modern type of green and uplifting complex summer fig scents, Vele is for you. Great work by Tiziana Terenzi!

Wowzers!!! I took a chance on Vele and purchased a FB. I'm wearing it now and I must say that this fragrance is beautiful! I've worn hundreds of fruity scents and the vast majority were very linear, but still enjoyable. But Vele, is a whole vibe within itself. How it starts is not how it ends. Vele is complicated and sophisticated at the same damn time! I am really enjoying how it opens with a strong burst of green fig, faint sweetness. Then the tanginess of the mango and red currant show up while the fir note dances quietly around the perimeter. After a while the middle notes of rose, jasmine, hyacinth and the fruitiness of the Umbu-Cajá | Taperebá step on the scene. I have found the one--- for those hot summer days and nights. It's the heat that makes the fragrance come alive.