Alchimista 2016 Parfum

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Makalu

Alchimista Makalu is a Parfum launched in 2016. The fragrance opens with Rose, Mimosa, Geranium, and Peru Balsam, settles into a heart of Iris, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Birch, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Guaiac Wood.

Our verdict on Makalu: Acquired

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

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2%
Floral 32%
Fruity 1%
Green 4%
Sweet 27%
Warm 19%
Woody 22%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 4%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Amber
78%
Balsamic
73%
Smoky
70%
Leather
66%

Notes

Top Notes

Peru Balsam 29% Mimosa 24% Geranium 24% Rose 23%

Heart Notes

Incense 17% Clove 15% Jasmine 15% Ylang-Ylang 15% Iris 14% Orange Blossom 13% Amber 13%

Base Notes

Birch 17% Guaiac Wood 15% Cedar 15% Brown Sugar 15% Sandalwood 14% Tonka Bean 13% Patchouli 10%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall 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.

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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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