
Arethusa
fruity up front, then woody, settling into aromatic.
About
Arethusa by Tiziana Terenzi is a Floral Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Arethusa was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Paolo Terenzi. Top notes are Fig, Plum, Sage, Ginger, Pink Grapefruit, Orange and Red Sandalwood; middle notes are Pomegranate, heather, Saffron, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose;…
Nose: Paolo Terenzi
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Fig, Plum, Sage, Ginger, Pink Grapefruit, Orange, Red Sandalwood
Heart· 2–4h
Pomegranate, heather, Saffron, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose
Drydown· 6h+
Sea water, Salt, Vetiver, Sand, White Nerium Oleander, Leather, Labdanum, Patchouli, Broom, Liquidambar
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best perfumes for beginners — More Tiziana Terenzi picks for labeled wardrobe slots.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Arethusa smell like?
fruity up front, then woody, settling into aromatic. Dominant accords: fruity, woody, aromatic.
What notes are in Arethusa?
Top: Fig, Plum, Sage, Ginger, Pink Grapefruit, Orange, Red Sandalwood. Heart: Pomegranate, heather, Saffron, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose. Base: Sea water, Salt, Vetiver, Sand, White Nerium Oleander, Leather, Labdanum, Patchouli, Broom, Liquidambar.
How long does Arethusa last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Arethusa loud?
Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.
What season is Arethusa best for?
Spring is the top pick (37%). Summer is second at 35%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Arethusa?
Day wear leads at 73%. Night is a secondary pick at 27%.
Is Arethusa for men or women?
Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 42% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Arethusa?
Composed by Paolo Terenzi. Released in 2014.
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