Oud Alshain by Tiziana Terenzi bottle
Tiziana Terenzi

Oud Alshain

4.3/5 · 23 votes Unisex 2016
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity4.3/5
Sillage3.4/5
Day50
Night79
Fall100
Winter64
Spring29
Summer21
Our take

Tiziana Terenzi Oud Alshain opens with a firm leather note that meets the soft apricot tint of osmanthus. Neroli lifts the entrance with a clean, bright edge. The heart brings rose and orris, where the orris adds a powdery texture that rests against cedar and geranium. Oud and patchouli form a deep base that stays present through many hours. Musk and amber round out the foundation without pushing the scent outward across a wide space. The composition feels dense and resinous, suited to someone who enjoys heavy woods and floral depth together. It is not for those who prefer airy citrus or light aquatic styles. The animalic accord gives it a slightly wild character that some will find compelling and others will find too much.

This fragrance fits a quiet street at night when the air is cool and the pavement is damp. The rose and oud linger on fabric long after the evening begins, holding their place while the surroundings change. It suits a formal coat and a dimly lit room where conversation stays low. The leather and amber create a warm envelope that moves with the wearer instead of announcing itself from a distance. Powder from the orris softens the sharper edges of the geranium and cedar. Patchouli anchors the blend so that the rose never floats away on its own. A single lit window above a stone courtyard glows against the dark sky.

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