by Tiziana Terenzi
Cassiopea by Tiziana Terenzi is a bright, sweet, and gourmand fruity fragrance with a fresh, soapy-sweet opening dominated by passionfruit, lemon, and cassis. It evokes a clean, tropical beach vibe with delicate florals like lily-of-the-valley and tea rose, balanced by a subtle musky base that deepens in the dry down. The scent unfolds as a refined, airy body wash-like profile—soft, innocent, and lightly sweet, with tonka bean and sandalwood adding creaminess and depth. Though some find it linear or light, many describe it as luminous, refreshing, and elegant, particularly in summer. It’s widely perceived as wearable during daytime and pleasant for casual or professional settings, with some praise for its moderate longevity and sillage. However, the dry down can shift from sweet to slightly sharp or soapy, and a few report a disappointing shift to laundry-like or sour musk notes. Comparisons to Britney Spears Fantasy and Xerjoff Erba Pura are frequent, though some note variability in batches, suggesting some versions may differ from the intended formula.