113 community ratings

Arethusa

Perfumer: Paolo Terenzi

2014UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

6.8/ 10

Community score
113 ratings

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Tiziana Terenzi Arethusa is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a floral and woody base.

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Skunky's take: It shines in warm weather, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 96 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

61% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Fig Artemisia Orange Ginger Plum Pink grapefruit

Heart notesfirst few hours

Saffron

Heather

Grapefruit Jasmine

Red sandalwood

Pomegranate Rose Orange blossom Sandalwood

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Cistus Patchouli Leathery notes

Liquidambar

Arbutus

Oleander

Sand Salt Broom

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy

What does Arethusa smell like?

The top is led by fig, orange, pink grapefruit and ginger, with plum and artemisia adding a fruity, green start. In the heart, saffron, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral note. The base of vetiver, patchouli, cistus and leathery notes pulls it towards a woody, spicy balance, with sand and salt among the base notes too.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. In the character votes feminine leads, with modern second. Armaf Venetian and Creed Aventus for Her have a close profile.