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Carner Barcelona 2016 EDP

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Costarela

by Shyamala Maisondieu

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Carner Barcelona Costarela is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Shyamala Maisondieu. Costarela opens with Bergamot and Saffron, settles into a heart of Sea Water and Mineral, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Ambroxan. Carner Barcelona's Costarela carries a Favourite verdict, a citrus-led wear.

A divisive scent for an imagined Mediterranean holiday - some find it an evocative, salty-citrus beach dream, others a synthetic let-down with woeful performance. If you crave that seaside escape and don't mind reapplying, it might just be your summer go-to.
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
  • Uplifting
Costarela Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Citrus
100%
Amber
98%
Aromatic
88%
Marine
86%
Woody
77%
Sand
75%

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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, airy nature and poor longevity make it perfectly suited for casual outings, especially in warm weather, or as a light post-sport refresh. It's too subtle for formal settings and might require frequent reapplication for a full day at the office.

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About

Costarela opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot, quickly joined by the unique, subtly spicy warmth of saffron. The heart unfolds into a fresh, oceanic marine accord, evoking salty sea air and mineralic sand, grounded by a clean, smooth ambroxan. A whisper of cedar provides a soft, woody dry-down, reminiscent of sun-warmed driftwood on a deserted shore.