Top Notes 
Raspberry
Blackberry
Calabrian mandarin orange
Coconut
Green apple
Italian red plum
Mexican magnolia
Heart Notes 
Bulgarian rose
Jasminum auriculatum
Lily of the valley
Base Notes 
White musk
Ambergris
Australian sandalwood
Benzoin
Caramel
Bourbon vanilla
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Luwa
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When the Price Gets in the Way of the Fragrance
I first saw Orza in a YT video, described as one of the best vacation scents. Given the price, I probably wouldn't have noticed it at first, but the positive review convinced me to test Orza after all. Fortunately, in hindsight.
Short version
Fruit cocktail
Deep, versatile, complex
Not really synthetic
Innovative bottle and great packaging - Thank you for the extra cost
Vacation vibes
Best fruity scent from the house
The scent
Orza was a fragrance that immediately piqued my interest. Based on the reviews, I almost wanted to buy it blind, as I still had a voucher for an online retailer. However, when I saw the selling price, I ended up only getting a decant.
I was a bit overwhelmed when I first sprayed it. I definitely liked what I smelled, but I had so many different associations that I couldn't quite categorize the scent.
I can smell the berries, mandarin, slightly floral and sweet notes. All of this mixed together creates this wonderful fruit bomb. For some, it might be too much, but that makes this scent very special for me, as you can still perceive the individual notes if you really test it over several hours and focus on the individual notes.
In the already mentioned complex top note, I can clearly identify the following notes: green apple, mandarin, coconut, raspberry, and blackberry.
The heart notes and base notes are perceivable to me at the same moment. Slightly floral notes as well as vanilla, caramel, amber, and light musk, along with sandalwood.
The fruity notes from the top note do not disappear in Orza; they remain throughout the entire progression. The progression is rather linear.
At the beginning, I mentioned that this scent evokes various associations for me. On one hand, it reminds me of fruity cream candies, and on the other hand, simply of vacation and beach with many tropical plants. It also reminds me of cocktails, a fruit basket, or even classic shampoo with berry scent that I used as a child. All things that I enjoy smelling. This scent really has a lot to offer.
I'm lucky that I like all the associations that the scent triggers in me. Anyone who doesn't like fruity scents will probably not like this one either.
Orza has managed to distinguish itself from other well-known fruity scents through one or two fragrance notes. Especially coconut and apple in the top note set it apart from the well-known fruit bombs. The base combination of amber, benzoin, and caramel adds a lot of depth, certain creamy notes, and especially due to the caramel, Orza is different in the base, as in other fruity scents, vanilla and musk are usually the most dominant. This creates a slightly darker, sweet, and creamy base that I find incredibly appealing.
Comparisons
Here, one could mention many others; I will focus on the well-known representatives. Personally, I notice the following differences when comparing the scents.
With "Erba Pura | XerJoff," the orange is more in the foreground; the other fruity notes are not recognizable, as if they had been thrown into a blender. Orza is a bit more complex. Erba Pura feels a bit younger to me. Regarding the H/S, both are similarly strong, but the Xerjoff scent projects better over a greater distance. In the drydown, the musk note is a significant difference. This is more dominant in Erba Pura, while in Orza, many more base notes are recognizable beyond just musk and vanilla.
"Kirkè | Tiziana Terenzi" seems to me, in contrast to Erba Pura, somewhat more similar to Orza. Especially the raspberry and blackcurrant in the top notes make the two seem quite alike. However, in Kirke, the peach and pear are the strongest for me. Qualitatively, Orza is at a much higher level than Kirke. Orza also has significantly more depth. The biggest difference is also in the drydown.
What makes Orza better compared to Erba Pura and Kirke is the simple fact that the scent is not so overloaded. The fruity notes in the two well-known fruity scents are sometimes too strong; this extreme is not present in Orza, making it less overwhelming for most noses, at least that’s how I would describe it. It is much finer and has no edges. All three scents are absolutely unisex for me, with a tendency towards the feminine direction.
Bottle
The overall presentation is a bit too much for me. When unboxing, it’s a one-time fun to struggle through this pompous packaging, but afterward, this giant block just sits around. I find the design of the bottle quite beautiful; it’s something you haven’t seen before. Visually and color-wise, the bottle also fits ideally with the content.
But I find the quality of the bottle to be good, yes, but nothing more. The spray head, like in the other Terenzi scents, is not very nice; they could really improve that. Very little comes out with each spray. The cap does not sit 100% securely on the bottle, so you can't lift it by the cap.
Longevity and sillage
The H/S is truly extreme. Longevity of 10 hours with a long noticeable sillage. On clothing, it lasts for days and is noticeable. However, I still find the sillage not at the level that occupies the room. The cloud around you is very strong and present, but at a certain distance, you can no longer smell it, which I find ideal.
Occasion
I definitely see Orza on vacation; I have rarely had such a vacation feeling before. Otherwise, it can be worn in warm temperatures. It also works at parties. In the office, one spray is enough; here, the weak spray from Terenzi is quite good for dosing. In winter, it feels too much like a vacation scent for me; it doesn’t really work then.
Reactions
It was mostly well received. At a perfume tasting a few months ago, Erba Pura was the scent that almost everyone liked. At the last tasting, it was Orza. I believe these fruity scents are extremely well received by most people between 20 and 30.
Price/Performance
As much as I like the scent, the price is quite exaggerated. Even though it has been significantly reduced since the release, the current 450-500€ is simply too much for me. Especially since Terenzi offers so many fruity scents, I see, from an outside perspective, only the bottle + packaging as the reason why this line is so expensive. Kirke, Andromeda, and Cabiria, for example, are all cheaper. Whether more expensive oils are used in Orza, I cannot say; at least, it is not advertised that way.
Fortunately, you can get it, although very rarely, in resale for significantly less.
Conclusion
What should I write here? In my opinion, the price is the reason why this scent remains under the radar. Orza is such a beautiful scent, but most will understandably be put off by the price. It is unique, for me the best fruity scent, but it is definitely not worth the extra cost. Such a shame.
But for those who have the money to spare and want to test it - I can only recommend it.
Short version
Fruit cocktail
Deep, versatile, complex
Not really synthetic
Innovative bottle and great packaging - Thank you for the extra cost
Vacation vibes
Best fruity scent from the house
The scent
Orza was a fragrance that immediately piqued my interest. Based on the reviews, I almost wanted to buy it blind, as I still had a voucher for an online retailer. However, when I saw the selling price, I ended up only getting a decant.
I was a bit overwhelmed when I first sprayed it. I definitely liked what I smelled, but I had so many different associations that I couldn't quite categorize the scent.
I can smell the berries, mandarin, slightly floral and sweet notes. All of this mixed together creates this wonderful fruit bomb. For some, it might be too much, but that makes this scent very special for me, as you can still perceive the individual notes if you really test it over several hours and focus on the individual notes.
In the already mentioned complex top note, I can clearly identify the following notes: green apple, mandarin, coconut, raspberry, and blackberry.
The heart notes and base notes are perceivable to me at the same moment. Slightly floral notes as well as vanilla, caramel, amber, and light musk, along with sandalwood.
The fruity notes from the top note do not disappear in Orza; they remain throughout the entire progression. The progression is rather linear.
At the beginning, I mentioned that this scent evokes various associations for me. On one hand, it reminds me of fruity cream candies, and on the other hand, simply of vacation and beach with many tropical plants. It also reminds me of cocktails, a fruit basket, or even classic shampoo with berry scent that I used as a child. All things that I enjoy smelling. This scent really has a lot to offer.
I'm lucky that I like all the associations that the scent triggers in me. Anyone who doesn't like fruity scents will probably not like this one either.
Orza has managed to distinguish itself from other well-known fruity scents through one or two fragrance notes. Especially coconut and apple in the top note set it apart from the well-known fruit bombs. The base combination of amber, benzoin, and caramel adds a lot of depth, certain creamy notes, and especially due to the caramel, Orza is different in the base, as in other fruity scents, vanilla and musk are usually the most dominant. This creates a slightly darker, sweet, and creamy base that I find incredibly appealing.
Comparisons
Here, one could mention many others; I will focus on the well-known representatives. Personally, I notice the following differences when comparing the scents.
With "Erba Pura | XerJoff," the orange is more in the foreground; the other fruity notes are not recognizable, as if they had been thrown into a blender. Orza is a bit more complex. Erba Pura feels a bit younger to me. Regarding the H/S, both are similarly strong, but the Xerjoff scent projects better over a greater distance. In the drydown, the musk note is a significant difference. This is more dominant in Erba Pura, while in Orza, many more base notes are recognizable beyond just musk and vanilla.
"Kirkè | Tiziana Terenzi" seems to me, in contrast to Erba Pura, somewhat more similar to Orza. Especially the raspberry and blackcurrant in the top notes make the two seem quite alike. However, in Kirke, the peach and pear are the strongest for me. Qualitatively, Orza is at a much higher level than Kirke. Orza also has significantly more depth. The biggest difference is also in the drydown.
What makes Orza better compared to Erba Pura and Kirke is the simple fact that the scent is not so overloaded. The fruity notes in the two well-known fruity scents are sometimes too strong; this extreme is not present in Orza, making it less overwhelming for most noses, at least that’s how I would describe it. It is much finer and has no edges. All three scents are absolutely unisex for me, with a tendency towards the feminine direction.
Bottle
The overall presentation is a bit too much for me. When unboxing, it’s a one-time fun to struggle through this pompous packaging, but afterward, this giant block just sits around. I find the design of the bottle quite beautiful; it’s something you haven’t seen before. Visually and color-wise, the bottle also fits ideally with the content.
But I find the quality of the bottle to be good, yes, but nothing more. The spray head, like in the other Terenzi scents, is not very nice; they could really improve that. Very little comes out with each spray. The cap does not sit 100% securely on the bottle, so you can't lift it by the cap.
Longevity and sillage
The H/S is truly extreme. Longevity of 10 hours with a long noticeable sillage. On clothing, it lasts for days and is noticeable. However, I still find the sillage not at the level that occupies the room. The cloud around you is very strong and present, but at a certain distance, you can no longer smell it, which I find ideal.
Occasion
I definitely see Orza on vacation; I have rarely had such a vacation feeling before. Otherwise, it can be worn in warm temperatures. It also works at parties. In the office, one spray is enough; here, the weak spray from Terenzi is quite good for dosing. In winter, it feels too much like a vacation scent for me; it doesn’t really work then.
Reactions
It was mostly well received. At a perfume tasting a few months ago, Erba Pura was the scent that almost everyone liked. At the last tasting, it was Orza. I believe these fruity scents are extremely well received by most people between 20 and 30.
Price/Performance
As much as I like the scent, the price is quite exaggerated. Even though it has been significantly reduced since the release, the current 450-500€ is simply too much for me. Especially since Terenzi offers so many fruity scents, I see, from an outside perspective, only the bottle + packaging as the reason why this line is so expensive. Kirke, Andromeda, and Cabiria, for example, are all cheaper. Whether more expensive oils are used in Orza, I cannot say; at least, it is not advertised that way.
Fortunately, you can get it, although very rarely, in resale for significantly less.
Conclusion
What should I write here? In my opinion, the price is the reason why this scent remains under the radar. Orza is such a beautiful scent, but most will understandably be put off by the price. It is unique, for me the best fruity scent, but it is definitely not worth the extra cost. Such a shame.
But for those who have the money to spare and want to test it - I can only recommend it.
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