Washwasha
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 1999 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
La Chasse aux Papillons Extreme
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Washwasha is a charmingly divisive white floral that's either a synthetic mess or a gorgeous, clean, fruity-floral dream. Give it a good few months to macerate before you make up your mind - it really does improve over time, like a fine wine, or a Lattafa.
Don't let the name fool you - this floral is anything but 'Extreme' in projection, though it's certainly an extreme pleaser for white floral fans. It's a delicate, honeyed dream that works best as a personal indulgence.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 10% |
| Floral | 31% | 29% |
| Fruity | 16% | 14% |
| Green | 2% | 0% |
| Sweet | 34% | 38% |
| Warm | 14% | 23% |
| Woody | 6% | 0% |
| Earthy | 2% | 2% |
| Animalic | 9% | 10% |
| Fresh | 8% | 8% |
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While quite strong, Washwasha has a clean, pleasant aspect making it suitable for casual wear and dates. Its moderate sillage prevents it from being too overwhelming for office settings, but the sweetness and amber push it away from formal or sport situations.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Given its intimate sillage and modest longevity, this fragrance is perfect for daily wear, especially in an office setting where it won't offend. It's too soft for formal events and not invigorating enough for sport, but its romantic and casual appeal makes it suitable for relaxed dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Sweet, Tuberose accords and Pink Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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