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Besame Mucho

by Christophe Raynaud

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Art Meets Art Besame Mucho is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Christophe Raynaud. Besame Mucho opens with Bergamot, Orange, Grapefruit, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Hedione, and dries down to a base of Leather, Vetiver, and Iris. Art Meets Art's Besame Mucho carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Besame Mucho is a fresh take on leather, dividing opinions with its clean, almost soapy nuance. Some find it irresistibly elegant and modern, while others struggle with its unique blend, likening it to workshop fumes or fireplace smoke.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
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Besame Mucho 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its elegant and sophisticated character, with moderate projection, makes it suitable for office and formal settings without being overwhelming. The fresh, clean leather notes also lend themselves well to a refined date night. It's less ideal for casual everyday wear or sport due to its polished nature.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Opens with a vibrant burst of zesty bergamot, orange, grapefruit, and tangerine, bright and invigorating. This fresh citrus then mellows into a refined heart of hedione, providing a subtle, airy floral lift. The base is where it truly shines, with a sophisticated, clean leather wrapped around earthy vetiver and a delicate, powdery iris, creating an intimate yet poised aroma.

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Where to buy

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