Chandrika Thomas London 2014 Extrait

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Marrakesh

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Chandrika Thomas London Marrakesh is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2014. Marrakesh opens with Hyacinth, Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Jasmin Sambac, Orange Blossom, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Patchouli. Chandrika Thomas London's Marrakesh carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose over amber, patchouli and a trace of clove, Marrakesh is a warm, radiant white floral with real staying power. Rich without heaviness, it is made for cooler days and evenings.
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  • Luminous
  • Warm
  • Radiant
  • Vibrant
  • Expressive
£143.00 at Chandrika Thomas London 50ml Check prices ↓
Marrakesh Extrait 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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Amber, clove, vanilla and patchouli under a full white floral heart read warm and enveloping, so autumn is the anchor and winter close behind. The citrus opening keeps it wearable on cooler spring days, but the spice and resin are too rich for high summer heat.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Strong projection early on and a rich, expressive character make it a natural evening and date scent, with enough polish for celebrations and dressy occasions. The same presence makes it a bolder choice for a quiet office, and it is no sport scent.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Marrakesh is the best-known perfume from Chandrika Thomas London, a white floral wrapped in amber and soft spice and built around the founder's memory of the city it is named for. It opens bright and sparkling, with bergamot, lemon and mandarin lifted by the fresher green tones of hyacinth and violet leaf, while a creamy ylang-ylang starts to deepen the florals almost at once. The heart is the centre of the scent: orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine sambac in full bloom, sweet and slightly heady, with the citrus keeping it from turning heavy. Underneath, amber, musk and cedarwood give a warm, resinous base, patchouli adds earthy depth, and clove, vanilla and tonka bean bring a gentle, spiced sweetness to the dry-down. Wearers describe it as rich and full bodied, with strong projection in the first few hours and a full day of wear, which fits an extrait concentration. It is happiest in autumn and winter and on cooler spring days, though it is not tied to one season, and it moves easily from a casual daytime outing to an evening or a celebration. In character it sits in the warm, spiced white floral lane rather than the airy, green one: expressive and a little exotic, but kept bright by the citrus at the top. It is sold in 50ml and 100ml bottles, and the house names it as its hero fragrance.

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