Dubhe Assoluto

Tiziana Terenzi's Dubhe Assoluto expanded my consciousness and took me on an unexpected olfactive journey. It is unique, and unlike most other fragrances that I have encountered. Dubhe must be worn on the skin to interact with one's body chemistry. It is the definition of complication in a bottle, an alchemical masterpiece. In this day and age of immediate gratification, Dubhe requires one to take time to experience it, because it changes your perception of your initial encounter with it. Challenging you to be receptive to change and adapt to Dubhe as it evolves. The creator Paolo Terenzi has good reason to be proud of this unique fragrance. Paolo generously shares some of the rare and priceless ingredients from the Terenzi family collection that he inherited from his grandfather over 50 years ago. Tiziana Terenzi is the sister of Paolo, she is the namesake of the company and creative artistic genius. There was no expense spared with the presentation, the design of the bottle with the gold metal logo is simply stunning. Tiziana and Paolo Terenzi are two exceptionally talented Artists, it will be hard to top the effort that was put into the Assoluto collection, I can't wait to see what the future holds for this very special Perfume house, I will be waiting with anticipation to see what's next.

Dubhe, on the paper the usual Oud-Saffron-Rose combo and this might lead to " OMG another one, we are bombarded with these Oud-Floriental stuff"... I know little of TT line and fragrances, I have met Paolo and Tiziana at Esxence, exchanged a brief conversation with Tiziana who introduced me on their Harrod's Oud exclusive which I highly appreciated. Beefore leaving the stand she just suggested i'd try Dubhe as well (as if she understood I was prepared to taste it, maybe because she did notice I am keen on Oud in general).... Well: NOT the usual combo around. Oud in here comes from the family private collection, belonged to their Grandfather. No synth here, no screamy skanky stuff (even if just sprayed you do smell a bit of barn environment)...but after that, a perfect balance of main ingredients, one not overruling the Others and this brings you to the conclusion that, in spite of its expensive price, Dubhe is not only Worth a try, but a purchase, because this is art, this is passion, true passion

A lovely Floriental that is the embodiment of Arabian luxury in a bottle. The perfume opens with notes of saffron, rose, geranium and cypriol. It moves to a heart of orris, gurjun balsam, guaiac, vanilla, and cedar. It settles on a dense powdery base of Laotian Oud, amber, sandalwood, patchouli and musk. The perfume is well blended and unisex, with moderate to strong projection and sillage and very good longevity. Overall, it is not hugely exceptional, but still very regal and luxurious. Enjoy!

For the bold and mature nose. After a few minutes, smells like mossy cambodi oud attar on me. Quality is top notch and very true for oud lovers. Modest projection and great longevity. More favourable towards oud oil lovers than fragrance / spray lovers. Dry down is more aromatic and sweeter, like most oud oils after very potent opening. Shukran Habibi!

I just love it! Wearing it now, Cyprus winter +20. I love oud, any real oud, I feel life in it. This perfume makes me happy, bingo in blind buy. Complements are like "you smell so expensive". Be sure that its unisex, not very strong oud, uplifting for me.