Fueguia 1833 2010 EDP

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El Mono de la Tinta

by Julian Bedel

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Fueguia 1833 El Mono de la Tinta is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Julian Bedel. El Mono de la Tinta opens with Copaiba Balm, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, and dries down to a base of Cinnamon. Fueguia 1833's El Mono de la Tinta carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is divisive: some find it a captivating, shape-shifting ode to woody spice, while others can't get past a perceived synthetic edge, likening it to spiced chewing gum. Try before you buy.
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  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Bold
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El Mono de la Tinta Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Copaiba Balm100%
Heartas listed
Sandalwood100%
Baseas listed
Cinnamon100%

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

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With moderate sillage and long-lasting performance, this scent is a strong choice for dates and casual outings where its sensual nature can shine. It might be a bit too bold and long-lasting for some office environments, and its rich, warm profile isn't suited for sport.

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

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

El Mono de la Tinta opens with the warm, resinous depth of copaiba balm, a rich and earthy introduction. This deepens into a creamy, exotic sandalwood heart, lending a smooth, woody elegance. The journey concludes with a drydown of comforting cinnamon, adding a sweet and spicy warmth that lingers on the skin, evoking an intoxicating blend of woods and spice.

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