Alaïa Paris 2017 EDP

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Alaïa Nude

by Marie Salamagne

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Alaïa Paris Alaïa Nude is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Marie Salamagne. Alaïa Nude opens with Cedar and Cashmeran, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, and Tonka Bean. Alaïa Paris's Alaïa Nude carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Alaïa Nude by Alaïa Paris is a wonderfully divisive scent. Some find it a smooth, alluring skin scent, others reckon it's a bit of a snooze with synthetic vibes. If you're after a clean, warm, musky embrace, it's worth a sniff, but don't expect a beast mode fragrance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Sensual
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
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Alaïa Nude Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cashmeran67%
Cedar33%
Heartas listed
Orange Blossom100%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean39%
Musk35%
Leather26%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its moderate projection and 'your skin but better' quality make it perfect for office wear or casual comfort without being overpowering. The warm, sensual nature also lends itself well to date nights, though its understated sillage might not suit grand formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

A soft, inviting perfume that opens with the subtle warmth of cashmeran and a hint of cedar. The heart blooms with delicate orange blossom, lending a gentle floral sweetness. This then melts into a creamy base of musk and tonka bean, with just a whisper of soft leather for depth. A clean, powdery finish lingers, like a second skin, creating an intimate, cozy aura.

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