Carner Barcelona 2017 EDP

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Besos

by Shyamala Maisondieu

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Carner Barcelona Besos is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Shyamala Maisondieu. Besos opens with Mandarin and Pepper, settles into a heart of Jasmin Sambac and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Carner Barcelona's Besos carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive. This one's either a love letter to clean, powdery musk, or a suffocating laundry detergent nightmare. Sample before you commit to this unique, 'sexy yet sexless' paradox.
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  • Clean
  • Powdery
  • Musky
  • Cozy
  • Unique
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Besos Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper51%
Mandarin49%
Heartas listed
Iris62%
Jasmin Sambac38%
Baseas listed
Musk44%
Benzoin29%
Vanilla27%

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
Also Works:
Summer

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and 'clean laundry' character make it suitable for casual wear or even a close-quarters date, as many find it intimate. However, the strong powdery, sometimes 'detergent-like' quality might be too much for a formal setting or office, where discretion is key.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Besos kicks off with a brief zing of mandarin and a hint of pepper before swiftly settling into its powdery heart. Iris takes centre stage, wrapped in a clean, almost soapy jasmine sambac. The base offers a soft landing with a musky vanilla and warm benzoin, creating a comforting, skin-like aura that some find intimate, others synthetic.

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