by Thera Cosméticos
Volcano Gold from Thera Cosméticos is a potent, freshly spiced fragrance with a strong opening of gengiber, grapefruit, and lavender, giving it a sharp, almost aqua-oriental character. It evolves into a dynamic layer of green apple, melon, and sage, balanced by a deeper base of amber, incense, patchouli, and vetiver, creating a dry, smoky elegance that lingers well. Its performance is notably strong: it projects moderately to strongly for about two hours, with a lasting presence on skin for over eight hours and even longer on fabric. The scent carries an intense, clean, and slightly medicinal freshness early on—reminiscent of a cold shower with a subtle laundry essence, especially pronounced in the gengiber, sylav and citric notes. While it shares DNA with the Ralph Lauren Polo Blue line, it diverges clearly—it’s not sweet or overly incensuous, but rather a dueling, masculine blend where the incense is restrained and balanced by green and citrus elements. The scent is widely praised for its quality materials, practical longevity, and striking presence regardless of season. Though some find the incense or gengiber too intense, it remains a universally appealing, modern take on a classic salon fragrance.