50ml
50ml
ORTO PARISI
STERCUS
Extrait De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$181.86
€155
Description
Stercus by Orto Parisi is a fragrance that delves into the profound cycle of life, embracing both its raw, earthy beginnings and its inevitable end. It opens with a distinctive blend of almond, aldehydes, and anise, creating an initial impression that is both bitter and subtly sweet. As it develops, a soft rose emerges, eventually giving way to a rich, animalic base of agarwood, musk, and leather, grounded by vanilla and cedar. This scent is known for its daring and complex character, often described as a bold, woody floral musk that evokes a sense of pleasure and admiration, even in its more challenging facets. Perfumer: Alessandro Gualtieri
Scent Profile
Woody
Floral
Musk
Animalic
Earthy
Leathery
Spicy
Sweet
Notes
Top Notes
Almond
AldehydesAnise
Middle Notes
RoseBase Notes
Agarwood
Musk
Leather
Vanilla
Cedar
HeliotropeAbout ORTO PARISI
Orto Parisi is an artistic niche perfume house founded in 2014 by perfumer Alessandro Gualtieri as a tribute to his grandfather and his fertile garden, treating the human body itself as a "garden" of raw, natural odors. The brand’s philosophy celebrates primal, instinctive, and often taboo aspects of scent, exploring the line between attraction and repulsion through bold compositions inspired by sweat, soil, and other intense facets of life. Known for highly concentrated, long-lasting fragrances with animalic, earthy, and resinous notes, Orto Parisi targets fragrance connoisseurs who appreciate provocative, conceptual perfumery that challenges conventional notions of cleanliness and beauty.
Perfumer
Alessandro Gualtieri
Alessandro Gualtieri, born in Italy and son of a butcher, trained in historic perfumery techniques at a German institute and learned further from an Italian ex-pat mentor. After creating fragrances for brands like Fendi, Versace, Helmut Lang, and Diesel over three decades, he launched his Amsterdam-based Nasomatto in 2008 to pursue bold, transgressive scents, followed by Orto Parisi inspired by primal, earthy elements. Renowned for iconic creations like Black Afgano, he is celebrated as a maverick redefining niche perfumery with subversive, evocative fragrances.
Reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers often find Stercus to be a polarizing yet fascinating fragrance, celebrated for its bold and unconventional approach to scent. Many appreciate its deep, earthy, and animalic qualities, while some find it challenging due to its intensity and unique profile. It's frequently noted for its impressive longevity and strong projection, making it a statement scent.
Pros
Performance excellence: This fragrance is consistently praised for its exceptional longevity, often lasting for many hours, and its strong, noticeable projection that leaves a memorable trail.
Unique composition: Many reviewers highlight its daring and complex blend, appreciating how it manages to be both animalic and subtly sweet, creating an intriguing and distinctive scent experience.
Quality composition: The blend is often described as well-crafted, with a rich evolution from its bitter opening to its deep, woody, and leathery dry down.
Cons
Specific limitation: Some individuals perceive an 'odd and awful egg smell' in the top and middle notes, which can be off-putting.
Situational drawback: Its potent and animalic nature means it's generally not considered an office-friendly scent and might be too strong for certain environments or preferences.
Comparisons
Similar to Black Afgano: Many reviewers draw parallels to Nasomatto's Black Afgano, noting a similar dark, woody, and intense character, sometimes with added animalic nuances.
Reminds reviewers of Givenchy Gentleman Extreme: One reviewer humorously described it as 'Givenchy Gentleman Extreme's delinquent younger brother,' suggesting a shared masculine, bold, but more rebellious vibe.
Reminds reviewers of Jeke Slumberhouse: Some find a resemblance to Jeke, though others strongly disagree, highlighting the subjective nature of such comparisons.
Vibe & Emotions
Daring and intriguing: It evokes a sense of curiosity and boldness, appealing to those who appreciate unconventional and thought-provoking fragrances.
Earthy and grounded: The scent often brings to mind rich soil, deep woods, and a connection to natural, primal elements.
Mysterious and profound: It's seen as a fragrance that speaks to deeper desires and the raw, unfiltered aspects of existence, embodying a 'beautiful ugliness.'
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