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Smirky
06/03/2025 - 08:31 AM
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Helpful Review
2Scent 8Longevity 6Sillage

No, just no

I included Maremma in my Tiziana Terenzi sample order because it is supposed to be similar to highly touted Black Orchid. I have never sampled Black Orchid and figured on testing Terenzi's version while going through others from this house. Well, assuming Maremma does smell close to Black Orchid, I'm never coming close to it. In short, Maremma is a sweet, floral, plastic, synthetic mess. It's only redeeming factor is that as it dried down, it did mellow out a bit although it still remained awful. I can't see any man or woman wearing this. It is just SO bad.

Longevity was good while projection was more moderate. The only thing worse than Maremma's scent is the fact that its longevity was good and I had to put up with it for so long.
6 Comments
ArcaneArcane 1 year ago
1
I had to smile all through your musings. Haven't yet smelled Maremma, but as a fan of the one-of-a-kind Black Orchid - which to my nose is so well-rounded, sensual and appealing - it'd be interesting for me to sample it. So thank you for your frank remarks.
And, as Motörhead's mastermind Lemmy (R.I.P.) once wisely remarked: 'You can't win 'em all. I mean, where would you put 'em?'
SmirkySmirky 1 year ago
I will probably get my nose on Black Orchid one of these days. "Smells similar" can also be really off. Have come across that too often.
CeesieCeesie 1 year ago
1
Floral plastic synthetic? That does sound like black orchid!
SmirkySmirky 1 year ago
Ah, OK. Another confirmation for me to stay away!! :-)
TheDunkPapaTheDunkPapa 1 year ago
2
Uh-oh, hahaha
I'm sorry man, can't win 'em all. I'll say that Black Orchid is smoother, though slightly less powerful in comparison, but I don't think it would matter for you because the general concept is exactly the same.
SmirkySmirky 1 year ago
2
Thanks. You've confirmed that I should stay away from Black Orchid!