Orion Tiziana Terenzi 2015 Extrait de Parfum

One of my esteemed biochemistry professors would probably have phrased it like this:

“Aventus has about as much to do with Orion as urine does with uranium.”

Even the fruity opening of both fragrances cannot disguise the fact that the similar top notes represent the only real commonality. By the time the heart notes unfold, the paths diverge. The “second-born” Orion is an original creation. Definitely.

If you will, the YANG elements now clearly dominate in the “Italian” scent, while the “Englishman” reveals itself as a YIN type in contrast.

Orion feels much spicier and warmer due to the use of thyme and oregano in the heart. The base of the Terenzi fragrance is also distinctly woodier due to oud and cedar, and, thanks to incense and amber, it is simultaneously resinous compared to its counterpart from the house of Creed.

There, the heart notes of rose and juniper berry play a central role and provide - in conjunction with the somewhat “greener” pineapple of the top note - a greater freshness through floral-metallic cool nuances. Vanilla, amber, and oakmoss underscore the overall harmonious impression and create a balsamic-soft base. But: This idyll can sometimes feel a bit empty and somewhat sterile. Perfection can be quite exhausting in the long run - even for the olfactory nerves (anosmia!).

Speaking of which: At higher doses of Aventus, a strongly synthetic note can sometimes spread, which does exactly that, namely n e r v e. Increasing the dosage is therefore not a viable means to escape potential boredom.

Orion does not fall into this predicament. The community certainly sees it as the clearly more complex fragrance type. Aside from the resinous aspect mentioned above, testers find that the actually more masculine southern scent has an even richer floral facet. The remarkable interplay of jasmine and birch skillfully balances the fiery character of Mediterranean herbs and often reminds one of the beloved L’Air du Désert Marocain by Tauer. Noble, noble!

The longevity and sillage of Orion and Aventus are similar and rank in the upper midfield. Tendenzially, Orion has the edge. This is likely partly due to the fact that Terenzi does not skimp on the quality of the raw materials used and that it is also a true “Extrait de Parfum.”
Regardless, Orion scores with a significantly better price-performance ratio.

The “A” and “O” of fruitiness at a glance:

Aventus: YIN type / fresh, soft, harmonious (EdP)
Orion: YANG type / warm, spicy, exciting (XdP)

You decide.