Arethusa
Tiziana TerenziEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Arethusa vs. Isola Verde
Is Arethusa better than Isola Verde?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
SandalwoodPatchouli
woodyfruitysweetcitrusfloral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Arethusa and Isola Verde?
| Arethusa | Isola Verde | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Paolo Terenzi | Antoine Cotton |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Arethusa and Isola Verde smell?
Arethusa
Woody
Fruity
Sweet
Aromatic
Marine
Citrus
Salty
Fresh Spicy
Isola Verde
Fruity
Citrus
Floral
Fresh
Sweet
Woody
Warm Spicy
Ozonic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Arethusa and Isola Verde share?
Top
FigPlumSageGingerPink GrapefruitSandalwood
ClementineHedioneMandarin Orange
Heart
PomegranateHeatherSaffronJasmineOrange BlossomRose
GuavaMagnoliaMelonDavanaOsmanthusLily of the ValleyIris
Base
SaltAquatic NotesVetiverSandWhite Nerium OleanderLeatherLabdanumPatchouliBroomLiquidambar
AmbroxanSandalwoodMuskRumCedarwoodDutch TobaccoPatchouliPink PepperCardamom
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineOrange BlossomRose
HedioneMagnoliaOsmanthusLily of the ValleyIris
Fruity Notes
PomegranatePlum
GuavaMelon
Spicy Notes
SaffronGinger
Pink PepperCardamom
Citric Notes
Pink Grapefruit
ClementineMandarin Orange
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
SandalwoodCedarwood
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Herbaceous Notes
Sage
Davana
Where they fit
When and where do Arethusa and Isola Verde work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Community taste
Which performs better, Arethusa or Isola Verde?
| Arethusa | Isola Verde | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Arethusa and Isola Verde?
Arethusa earns its marine classification with a salt-and-sand base that stays put for hours. The fragrance opens with fruit brightness before settling into its true character.Arethusa
Isola Verde has creamy florals, warm woods, and a base that actually has substance. This one commits to its tropical depth, unfolding beautifully over hours.Isola Verde
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