Andrea Maack 2011 EDP

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Silk

by Julien Rasquinet

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Andrea Maack Silk is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Julien Rasquinet. Andrea Maack's Silk carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher; a divisive, artistic blend of fresh florals and earthy undertones. Some find it a 'weird and interesting' modern chypre, others 'awful' and akin to decorating with plaster and paint.
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  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Soft
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Silk Eau de 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:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Despite its enormous sillage, the clean and unique floral-earthy profile makes it suitable for casual wear or an office environment where a statement scent is acceptable. It's less suited for formal events due to its unconventional nature, and not at all for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Silk opens with a delicate, clean citrus sweetness, like a subtle lemon tree blossom, quickly giving way to a luminous heart of white florals. Magnolia and freesia intertwine with the unique green, slightly watery nuances of violet leaf and papyrus, creating an almost aquatic feel. A distinctive earthy 'soil tincture' note grounds the composition, preventing it from becoming overly sweet, while a soft amber and vanilla drydown adds a velvety, slightly warm comfort. It's an unusual, almost conceptual blend.

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