Alchimista 2016 Parfum

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Makalu

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Alchimista Makalu is a Parfum launched in 2016. Makalu opens with Rose, Geranium, Mimosa, and Peru Balsam, settles into a heart of Amber, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Brown Sugar, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Alchimista's Makalu carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive scent; you'll either get an intriguing, smoky wood or a sharpie-and-plastic mess. Definitely sample first, as it's not a safe blind buy by any stretch.
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Makalu Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Built on woody, amber and balsamic - a composition that sits best in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong woody, amber and smoky profile, Makalu leans away from casual wear or the office. Its unique and bold character makes it better suited for evening dates or formal events where it can make a statement without being overpowering.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Makalu opens with a unique take on rose paired with the waxy sweetness of mimosa and a hint of green geranium, underpinned by a resinous peru balsam. The heart unfurls with an earthy iris, bright jasmine, and creamy ylang-ylang, all woven into a rich tapestry of amber, warm clove, and smoky incense. The dry down is a deeply woody affair, combining birch and guaiac wood with the creaminess of sandlawood and patchouli, softened by brown sugar and tonka bean for a finish that is both robust and subtly sweet.

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Where to buy

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3.4 fl oz (100 ml) 1 offer
Nicchia Luxury UK Delivers to the United States from Italy $40.81/fl oz - $138.00 Buy → Delivers to the United States from Italy

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