Tiziana Terenzi 2019 Extrait

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Tempel

by Paolo Terenzi

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Tiziana Terenzi Tempel is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Paolo Terenzi. Tempel opens with Magnolia, Lily of the Valley, and Narcissus, settles into a heart of Oud and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Oud, Lily of the Valley, and Ambergris. Tiziana Terenzi's Tempel carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a wild ride. Expect a polarising blend of dirty oud and fresh florals that some will adore as a 'masterpiece', while others will recoil in horror, calling it 'stale musty standing water'. Definitely not blind-buy safe, but if it clicks, it *really* clicks.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
Tempel 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:
Fall

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given the strong, 'dirty' oud accord and extract concentration, Tempel isn't ideal for office wear, as it could be overwhelming. Its distinctive and sensual profile makes it perfect for a date or formal evening, while being a bit too much for sport and perhaps a touch too quirky for everyday casual wear.

About

Tempel unfurls with a surprising collision: the bright, green crispness of lily of the valley meets a deep, earthy current of oud. This isn't your shy floral; it's got real character. As it mellows, the initial audaciousness gives way to a warmer, softer amber base, still interwoven with that distinctive floral-oud dynamic. It’s an unusual dance between fresh and feral, natural and complex, an almost animalic undertone peeking through a clean, white bouquet before settling into a rich, powdery warmth.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 6 October


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