V Canto 2023 Extrait

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Adux

by Paolo Terenzi

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V Canto Adux is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Paolo Terenzi. Adux opens with Bergamot, Orange, Grapefruit, and Apple, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Cardamom, Grass, and Pineapple, and dries down to a base of Cambodian Oud, Musk, Birch, and Oakmoss. V Canto's Adux carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Adux is a fresh, green and mossy extrait that opens with citrus and apple and ends on birch, ambergris and oud. It is unusual and polished, and it suits people who want freshness with some depth.
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  • Fresh
  • Unique
  • Woody
  • Sophisticated
  • Grounded
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Adux 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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its fresh and bright character makes it versatile for casual and date settings, though its strong performance means a lighter hand is needed for the office. It's too refined for sports but not quite formal enough to stand out at black-tie events.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Adux opens with orange, bergamot, apple and grapefruit, a bright and juicy citrus-fruit start. The heart turns green and spiced, with grass, pineapple, patchouli and cardamom. In the base, birch, oakmoss, musk, ambergris and Cambodian oud give a smoky, mossy and woody finish. The mix of fruit, grass and oud makes it feel unusual rather than simple. It is a sophisticated, modern extrait that moves from fresh to earthy to dark, and it suits anyone who wants a fresh scent that does not stay light for long.

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