Tiziana Terenzi 2016 Extrait

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Dubhe Assoluto

by Paolo Terenzi

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Tiziana Terenzi Dubhe Assoluto is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Paolo Terenzi. Dubhe Assoluto opens with Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Rose, Geranium, and Saffron, and settles into a heart of Balsam, Cedar, Oud, and Guaiac Wood. Tiziana Terenzi's Dubhe Assoluto carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This isn't for the faint of heart or light of wallet; Dubhe Assoluto is a challenging, in-your-face oud experience that demands a mature nose. If you can get past the initial funk, it blossoms into a luxurious, potent aroma that screams Middle Eastern opulence.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
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Dubhe Assoluto 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 Winter
Also Works:
Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it unsuitable for an office or casual setting, where it would be far too overpowering. This opulent, intense oud is best reserved for formal events or a date night where you want to make a bold, unforgettable statement.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Explosive from the first spray, Dubhe Assoluto unleashes an intense, sometimes 'fecal' oud, softened slightly by spicy saffron and the floral lift of rose and geranium. As it settles, earthy cypriol and a balsamic sweetness emerge, grounded by cedar and guaiac wood. The dry down is a deeply woody, musky affair, retaining that powerful oud character with hints of vanilla and powdery orris.

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