RoseOpens with
White OudHeart
Agarwood (Oud)Dries down to
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Tiziana Terenzi · Sold as unisex
Dubhe Assoluto
The quiet intensity of an old-world study, where the scent of aged wood and warm spices blends with subtle floral notes, creating a space that feels both inviting and enigmatic.
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Dubhe AssolutoLuxury · $250+
53%Similar accords, often for lessLevantium · Penhaligon'sPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 20 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Dubhe Assoluto by Tiziana Terenzi was launched in 2016 and crafted by Paolo Terenzi, blending rich woody and oud accords with a warm spicy heart that contrasts beautifully with the freshness of rose and saffron. The composition opens with a vibrant burst of rose and currant buds, which quickly gives way to a complex interplay of white oud, gurjan balsam, and guaiac wood. This fragrance is neither overtly sweet nor overpowering; instead, it offers a sophisticated balance that reads as both intimate and confident.
Dubhe Assoluto has a rich base that takes time to bloom fully. Apply it lightly in the morning or early afternoon so that its warmth and depth can build gradually throughout the day. It’s best applied close to the skin rather than sprayed into the air, allowing for a more intimate experience.
Fig. 01 — Dubhe Assoluto, Tiziana Terenzi
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Paolo Terenzi
Three generations of scented craftPaolo Terenzi was born into a family that had worked in artistic goods for three generations — his grandfather an artisan candlemaker, his father Evelino introducing scented candles to the business in 1968.
Designer Tiziana Terenzi
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 68%, disliked or hated by 11%.