A daring study in attraction and offense, Stercus opens with a curious sweetness that suggests almond and heliotrope before unfurling a bristling animalic warmth. Powdery facets mingle with airy aldehydes and a faint anise twang, then the scent descends into shadowy woods where oud, leather, and musk smolder close to the skin. The result is earthy and provocative yet oddly comforting, like fertile soil warmed by sun and smoke, built for those who enjoy unapologetically bold extrait performance.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2014. Perfumer: Alessandro Gualtieri.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Almond, Aldehydes, Anise.
Heart: Rose.
Base: Agarwood, Musk, Leather, Vanilla, Heliotrope, Cedar.
Story and Positioning
Stercus embodies the house manifesto that our body is a garden whose strongest smells reveal the most soul, channeling a cycle of end and beginning with a pull between secret sweetness and raw animality. It arrived among the brand’s foundational creations and today sits beside powerhouses like Megamare, Terroni, Cuoium, Brutus, Bergamask, Viride, and others. If you are drawn to dark woody animalic signatures in the vein of fearless niche statements, Stercus offers a distinctive green brown aura with impressive presence.
Bottle and Design
Presented in a compact flask-like bottle of clear glass with a thick base that shows the deep brown juice. The rope-toned textured label lends a tactile, tailored impression, while the solid metal cap carries a dark inlay that nods to the perfume’s earthy theme. Proportions are balanced so it displays like an artful object and stands securely on the shelf.
Country of Origin: Italy
Manufacturer: Orto Parisi B.V.
Address: Veemarkt 40, 1019 DD Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Country of Manufacture: Italy
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