Tiziana Terenzi 2020 Extrait

U ££ Acquired

Burdel

by Paolo Terenzi

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Tiziana Terenzi Burdel is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Paolo Terenzi. Burdel opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, Cumin, and Labdanum, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Balsam, Guaiac Wood, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Oud, and Vanilla. Tiziana Terenzi's Burdel carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper head-turner, divisive as hell but utterly captivating. Leaning masculine with an animalic edge, it demands attention and isn't for the faint of heart. Expect strong reactions, both good and bad.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Confident
  • Edgy
Burdel 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and enormous sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for evenings out or events where making a statement is key. The rich, woody, and spicy accords lend themselves to more formal or intimate settings, with many reviewers highlighting its 'sexy' and 'mesmerising' qualities.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Burdel opens with a bold, spicy punch of cumin and cardamom, brightened by bergamot, before quickly diving into a rich, woody heart of guaiac and cypriol, cushioned by balsam. The dry down is a warm, musky embrace of oud, creamy sandalwood, ambergris, and vanilla, leaving a lasting, sensual trail that's both complex and surprisingly smooth.

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