Tiziana Terenzi 2018 Extrait

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Dionisio

by Paolo Terenzi

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Tiziana Terenzi Dionisio is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Paolo Terenzi. Dionisio opens with Musk and Ambergris, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Oud. Tiziana Terenzi's Dionisio carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Dionisio is a divisive scent, polarising wearers into 'adore it' or 'detest it' camps. When it works, expect a bold, animalic vanilla that turns heads and exudes a unique, seductive aura. Expect strong opinions, both good and bad.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
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Dionisio Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Ambergris50%
Musk50%
Heartas listed
Jasmine33%
Lily of the Valley33%
Vanilla33%
Baseas listed
Oud100%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its potent performance and deeply sensual, animalic accords, Dionisio is far too commanding for the office or sport. It truly shines on a date or formal evening, where its seductive nature can leave a lasting impression. Some reviews suggest it leans intimate despite strength, but most point to it as a 'show stopper'.

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

  • 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

Dionisio is a rich, complex vanilla, far from gourmand. It opens with an intriguing sharp musk and a hint of white florals, quickly settling into a deep, animalic ambergris. The vanilla emerges as a creamy, slightly smoky facet, intertwined with a noticeable, yet not overpowering, oud, creating a daring and sensual experience with a powdery undertone.

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