Foconero Tiziana Terenzi 2017 Extrait de Parfum

Yes, it resembles the Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue and to a lesser extent Fierce (imagine 70% - 30% mix). Obviously, it is an unfair comparison: the above two frags are designer while Paolo is working with a different budget. Very Italian, citrus-floral-aromatic-slightly woody with a pinch of ozonic and slightly airy salty accord. High quality, no chemical overload here, very natural smelling. Not very original, due to the above resemblance but very nice, easy to wear, likable scent. Great performance, unlike current formulations of the two above. So if you like D&G Light Blue and Fierce, blind buy safe. If not, you still might like this but try first.This also reminds me of Percival but I strongly prefer Foconero to the above, really. :)

Foconero opens with a citrusy blast that's quickly replaced by a generic floral scent. Looking at the notes, I can imagine that it would be combo of lily of the valley and hyacinth. Not particularly attractive. Dries down into a generic woody scent. I supposed Foconero can be called light and fresh because there's nothing there. Projection is almost zero. However, as a skin scent almost from the get go, it does have decent longevity around 7 to 8 hours. Although the bottle price is OK, I'm rating it expensive because it's not worth that much. More along the lines of $20 tops.

Foconero is different from the typical summer scent, it's a little bit citric without being a citric perfume, it is a little salty without being marine, it has class, elegance, body, nothing garish, for me it is the sensation that leaves a cocktail of these thick with a little citrus peel, and the salty edge.

I don't know if the full price is excessive to be honest, as a perfume I find it very cool, elegant and wearable, but apart from that it brings back memories of when I was visiting Milan one June and we had a cocktails evening, with people well dressed, on the terrace, with the river, the music, the good vibe, that's Foconero.

But there will be people who will find one more salty fresh perfume.

Salty citrus with an aromatic spicy herbal side. This is a straightforward and stiff scent with strong sillage. People comparing it to cat piss are not wrong. This is a niche fragrance and not a safe blind buy. It is somewhat similar to Parfums de Marly Percival, but different in character: Percival is quiet, this is rather aggressive.

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Something new from me. The Foconero from the house of Terenzi. This brand is really cool, even if some people don’t quite warm up to it. Stylistically, this brand has its own signature that you have to like. In my opinion, perfumer Paolo really knows his stuff. Creations that are simply very catchy and usually have bomb performance as Extrait de Parfums, even freshies like this one. This Classic line in black with the wood look is still the "cheapest" line. Some cost over 600 euros, most around 200 to 300 euros for 100ml. The Classic line is regularly available for 175 euros, but often between 50 and 70 euros cheaper in some online stores. Definitely worth it, as these are Extraits that perform well.
I bought this one at the end of last year. Pretty much in winter, but this one works all year round. Even though it probably works best on warmer days, you can't go wrong with it in any weather.
I also recently bought "Percival | Parfums de Marly." It is listed here as a scent twin, but I don’t see it as closely related to this Foconero. Nevertheless, they fall into pretty much the same genre: a pleasant daytime scent that never strays too far from the norm. Fresh, spicy, pleasant, and cheerful. Definitely scent types that you can use daily and not just wear 2-3 times a year. If you want a more agreeable, noble scent, you should definitely reach for Percival. A great scent that is less abrasive and simply accompanies you pleasantly throughout the day.

Now back to the Foconero: I tested this a few months ago via a decant. I like these Fierce Cologne-like scent types, although the original doesn’t convince me as much anymore. The initial notes are quite pleasant and predestined for a daily freshness.
Since one often orients oneself to twins, I ordered a small sample of this Foconero. At first, it wasn’t love at first sniff. However, over time, I liked it significantly better. It spreads good vibes and is simply a great companion. I couldn’t find significant similarities to Fierce and Percival; scent type yes, DNA no. I rather recognize vibes from "Vodka on the Rocks | Kilian," along with classic vibes like those of "Insensé Ultramarine (Eau de Toilette) | Givenchy." Overall, very unique and not too similar to any other scent.
Foconero has quite a large pyramid. It smells a bit more complex, but without being overwhelming. An easy-to-wear scent with Italian influences. Lots of citrus, juicy, juniper. As it develops, a maritime-salty freshness comes into play. Very interesting and pleasant. Additionally, a subtle spiciness and a lot of soft wood. For me, it’s thoroughly enjoyable.
Similar to "Kirkè | Tiziana Terenzi," this one also has nerve potential if you don’t like the Terenzi signature. Similar to Kirke, Foconero is a scent that comes across much better in the air than when smelled up close. You should definitely test it, as a blind buy would be quite risky. Much riskier than the more agreeable Fierce & Percival.
In the statements, I read about sweat notes. I can't confirm that. Perceptions can vary greatly with many scents. The drydown after many hours is a bit dull, but I couldn't detect any sweat.

The best thing about this scent, in my opinion, is the performance. It’s annoying how these wonderful top notes in the freshness category fade too quickly. It can be very useful in leisure time, but for a daytime scent, it’s rather bothersome if you don’t want to keep reapplying. The Extraits deliver, and this one does too. It easily lasts 8-10 hours with mostly grand sillage. Recommended.
Unisex, I can agree, although it will appeal more to masculine types. A great choice for everyday and sporty activities. And that all year round.

Worth a test if you like Terenzi and are looking for a scent with good performance in the freshness category. Between about 100 and 120 euros for 100ml, it’s definitely worth grabbing. Quite unique.