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V Canto Mea Culpa

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Gender:
Unisex
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Fragrance information:

V Canto Mea Culpa: Italian Niche Perfumery in Extract

Immerse yourself in the world of V Canto with the scent Mea Culpa, released in 2015.

This unisex perfume is presented in the concentration of Perfume (Extract), ensuring richness and longevity, perfectly highlighting the sophistication of Italian craftsmanship.

The brand V Canto, also known as Quinto Canto, was born from the creative union of the perfumer dynasty Paolo and Tiziana Terenzi, bringing a unique niche approach to the industry where each composition is a story that comes to life on the skin.

The Creative Heritage of Paolo Terenzi

The creation of Mea Culpa was led by the legendary Paolo Terenzi, whose experience and sensitivity to materials made this scent a gem in the brand's collection.

His style, combining traditions and innovations, reflects the DNA of V Canto – the pursuit of emotional depth and artistic expression through perfumery.

This release strengthened the brand's reputation as a pioneer in the niche segment, offering scents that don't just smell, but tell entire sagas.

Versatility and Character for Any Occasion

Positioned as a unisex scent, Mea Culpa breaks gender stereotypes, inviting all connoisseurs of refined smells on a journey through woody and balsamic chords.

Its middle trail creates a delicate but confident presence, perfect for evening outings or cozy autumn days.

The scent unfolds gradually, starting with mystical top notes and transitioning into a warm, cozy base, making it complimentary and easily recognizable in a crowd.

For optimal enjoyment, we recommend applying Mea Culpa to pulse points on the skin – wrists and neck, where body heat will help reveal all facets of the composition.

Although specific dosage data is not specified, a universal tip: one or two sprays are enough to enjoy the harmony of notes without overload.

This perfume particularly shines in cool weather, emphasizing its woody and balsamic essence, making it a faithful companion for romantic dates or creative inspirations.

Similar Scents for Further Discoveries

If Mea Culpa has captured your heart, be sure to explore other creations from the world of niche perfumery.

Similar scents, such as V Canto Arsenico, Tiziana Terenzi Orionis, and The Spirit of Dubai Majalis, will offer alternative interpretations of woody and balsamic themes, expanding your perfumery palette.

Each of them, like Mea Culpa, carries a unique story and emotion, making the choice the next step in your fragrant journey.

For more information, visit the official website: http://lescontes.fr, where you can delve deeper into the brand's philosophy and collections.

Mea Culpa by V Canto is not just a scent, but a sincere confession of love for the art of perfumery, worth rediscovering for yourself.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Mea Culpa begins with a mysterious duet of frankincense and sand, creating an atmosphere of ancient rituals and desert landscapes in the top notes.

At the heart of the composition, the harmony of woody elements unfolds: birch brings freshness and lightness, while cedar and patchouli add depth and earthy tones, softened by delicate powdery notes.

The base accord wraps in warmth thanks to benzoin, sweet vanilla, and sensual musk, creating a long, cozy trail that smoothly evolves on the skin.

This pyramid reflects groups of balsamic, powdery, and woody notes, harmoniously combining into the aromatic and woody families.

Each layer unfolds gradually, offering a multifaceted journey from a mystical beginning to a tender finale, making the composition ideal for those who appreciate complex and emotional fragrances.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand V Canto
Segment Niche perfumery
Country Italy
Website https://www.vcanto.com
Year of production 2015
Status Produced
Concentration Perfume extract
License holder Cereria Terenzi Evelino S.R.L.

Composition pyramid

Frankincense
Sand
Birch
Cedar
Patchouli
Benzoin
Vanilla
musk

Families

Fragrance characteristics

based on 6 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Complex and profound
3
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
17%
Unisex
67%
Female
17%
What kind of event
Date
17%
Wedding
0%
Sport
17%
Sleep
0%
For party
17%
For every day
17%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
17%
Office
17%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
0%
Spring
Spring
0%
Summer
Summer
33%
Autumn
Autumn
67%
For what style / mood
Casual
0%
Gala
50%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
50%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
33%
26-35 years old
33%
36-45 years
33%
46+ years old
0%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
33%
1-2 atomisations
33%
2-3 atomisations
33%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
20%
On the wrist
20%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
20%
Behind the ears
20%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
20%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
33%
1-2 atomisations
33%
2-3 atomisations
33%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
25%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
25%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
25%
Joy
0%
Calm
25%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Strong
3
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
4
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The fragrance is really interesting, soft and smoky. At first, it gently envelops you, but then a sharp, dry powder appears. It looks beautiful, but the tickling sensation in the nose still remains
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the scent is really strange. there's something familiar, but I can't quite put my finger on what it is. there's a slight medicinal note, as well as earthy and woody accents. I want to try it again to understand it better
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I bought this perfume in winter, when it was freezing outside. On such days, it's the only thing I can wear, otherwise it starts to press on my chest. The scent is truly magnificent: frankincense, a bit of sand, patchouli, and a smoky touch. I want to inhale it again and again!! It's especially nice when this scent comes from a man
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There's plenty of frankincense here, of course, but don't forget the sandy and slightly dusty accents. The sound is warm and smooth, rich. Patchouli adds a special beauty to the composition ✨
4/5
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What an amazing fragrance! It just fills the air with smoky and chocolatey patchouli notes. It feels like a hot pie, still steaming, just came out of the oven. There's something gourmand about it that makes it especially appealing. The longevity is simply top-notch, and the sillage leaves a magical aftertaste. A real feast for the senses
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The fragrance is really interesting. It has something like cashmere incense, as well as deep woody and earthy accents. It's straightforward, not sweet and not sour. In the base, it becomes a little softer. You wouldn't call it brutal, although it's dense, but it doesn't have a clear gender. It's definitely for an acquired taste. Personally, I like it
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This fragrance doesn't feel right on a woman at all, even though I prefer unisex scents. But there's a clear masculine note here. It's only suitable for a confident, mature man. Incense dominates, and woody accents are barely audible, and that's it 😒
5/5
5
The fragrance really grabs attention, it's multi-layered. For me, Mea Culpa is associated with an evening by the water. Here, notes of chocolate patchouli, warm sand, and a fresh sea breeze blend together. It's definitely unisex 🌊

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