Tiziana Terenzi 2014 Extrait

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Arethusa

by Paolo Terenzi

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Tiziana Terenzi Arethusa is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Paolo Terenzi. Arethusa opens with Orange, Grapefruit, Sandalwood, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Salt, Broom, Sea Water, and White Oleander. Tiziana Terenzi's Arethusa carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some reckon it's a juicy, seaside dream, a unique blend of fruit and marine. Others? A synthetic, screechy mess that doesn't know what it wants to be. Definitely try before you buy, it's divisive, to say the least.
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  • Bright
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Feminine
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Arethusa Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its beastly performance means it can easily overwhelm in the office, making it better suited for more relaxed or outdoor settings. The marine and fruity accords lend themselves well to casual and sport, though the underlying leather and florals elevate it enough for a date.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM, AQUA, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, D-LIMONENE, LINALOOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRONELLOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, BENZYL BENZOATE, ISOEUGENOL, AMYL CINNAMAL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, CINNAMAL, EUGENOL, FARNESOL

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Arethusa bursts forth with a vibrant, watery fruit cocktail- a mix of tart plum, sweet fig, and juicy pomegranate, brightened by grapefruit and orange. Herbal sage and spicy ginger add an aromatic edge before fading into a floral heart of jasmine and rose. The base settles into a truly unique marine landscape, with salty sea water, mineral undertones, and a touch of supple leather and earthy vetiver, creating an aquatic drydown that some adore and others find jarring.

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