Contes de Parfums 2025 EDP

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Salvador da Bahia (Alexandra Carlin)

by Alexandra Carlin

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Contes de Parfums Salvador da Bahia (Alexandra Carlin) is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Alexandra Carlin. Salvador da Bahia (Alexandra Carlin) opens with Cashew and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cacao Shell and Iris, and dries down to a base of Patchouli. Contes de Parfums's Salvador da Bahia (Alexandra Carlin) carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A fascinating, sophisticated journey from nutty warmth to earthy depth, Salvador da Bahia is a confident choice for those who appreciate a rich, autumnal spice. Divisive for some, but a unique, evocative scent for the right person.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
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Salvador da Bahia (Alexandra Carlin) Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom67%
Cashew33%
Heartas listed
Iris53%
Cacao Shell47%
Baseas listed
Patchouli100%

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
Long (6-10h)
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

Built on warm spicy, iris and earthy - a composition that sits best in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While its warmth is inviting, the richness of the accords might be a bit much for a formal office setting. It's perfectly suited for dates and formal events where its unique character can truly shine.

About

Salvador da Bahia opens with a creamy, unusual pairing of cashew and vibrant cardamom, creating an immediate warm spice effect that's both inviting and intriguing. This then settles into a heart of dry, almost powdery cacao shell and elegant orris, adding a touch of sophisticated dustiness. The dry down is a prominent, grounding patchouli, rich and earthy, maintaining the warmth and complexity throughout.

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