Parti Pris Terry De Gunzburg by Terry de Gunzburg

Parti Pris Terry De Gunzburg

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2012

At a glance

Is Parti Pris Terry De Gunzburg worth trying?

Parti Pris by Terry de Gunzburg is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
amber, sweet, woody with Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang
amber sweet woody

The first impression

Parti Pris by Terry de Gunzburg is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Parti Pris was launched in 2012. Parti Pris was created by Jacques Fleury, Arthur Le Tourneur d'Ison, Karine Vinchon Spehner and Sidonie Lancesseur. Top notes are Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Turkish Rose; base notes are Tolu Balsam, Vanilla, Tobacco, Labdanum, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Incense.

What shapes the scent

amber 100%
sweet 85%
woody 70%
white floral 60%
powdery 50%
yellow floral 40%
tuberose 35%
balsamic 30%
warm spicy 25%
vanilla 20%

The perfumer behind it

Arthur Le Tourneur d'Ison

Arthur Le Tourneur d'Ison

Arthur Le Tourneur d'Ison is a French perfumer trained at Givaudan's prestigious school, where he developed a refined approach to composition. His style balances luminous, gourmand accords with darker, mineral undertones, creating contrasts that feel both elegant and unexpected. For Terry de Gunzburg, he crafted the lush, fruity-spiced Flagrant Delice, the smoky, metallic Ombre Mercure, and the powdery-woody Parti Pris, each showcasing his ability to weave texture and depth. His work continues to influence contemporary niche perfumery through its sophisticated, narrative-driven blends.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Tuberose Tuberose
Turkish Rose Turkish Rose

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Tolu Balsam Tolu Balsam
Vanilla Vanilla
Tobacco Tobacco
Labdanum Labdanum
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Vetiver Vetiver
Incense Incense

The mood it creates

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Parti Pris Terry De Gunzburg

Essence

Parti Pris is the Enchantress, weaving spells with orange blossom and tuberose. The fragrance's narcotic florals over smoky incense and tobacco suggest someone who knows desire is a kind of magic. They are unapologetic in their allure, drawing others into their orbit like moths to flame.

Style & Aesthetic

They dress in drama-a plunge of neckline, a slash of crimson lipstick. The tolu balsam's golden warmth mirrors their fondness for gilded mirrors and velvet chaise lounges. Their jewelry is bold, meant to catch the light as they turn their head.

Philosophy & Values

They reject binaries, embracing contradictions like the sweet-yellow floral and dark labdanum. The Enchantress believes pleasure is a right, not a sin. Their power lies in choice: to entrance or release, to wear pearls or a dagger.

Relationships

Lovers are both devotees and playthings, intoxicated by the ylang-ylang's headiness. Friends are few but fiercely protected, bound by shared secrets. They teach others to want-and to be wanted-without shame.

Lifestyle

Midnight is their noon. The tobacco note lingers like a just-finished cigarette at dawn. They host gatherings where the wine flows and the conversation turns dangerous, always knowing when to shift the mood with a laugh or a touch.

Shadow

Their magnetism can become manipulation, the vanilla masking the vetiver's bite. They must remember that not all games are worth playing, and some hearts break too easily.

Conclusion

Parti Pris is a dare in liquid form, for those who refuse to be tamed. The Enchantress whispers: surrender is its own kind of power.

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