Parfum d'Empire 2009 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Wazamba

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Parfum d'Empire Wazamba is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009. Wazamba opens with Red Apple, Cypress, Incense, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Labdanum, Myrrh, Frankincense, and Plum, and dries down to a base of Resins, Sandalwood, Opoponax, and Fern. Parfum d'Empire's Wazamba carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Wazamba is a divisive beast: a rich, complex incense affair that some rave about and others find utterly unwearable. Expect a bold journey - not a crowd-pleaser for the faint of heart, but a truly unique experience for those who dare.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Warm
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Wazamba Eau de Parfum 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
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
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its strong, long-lasting nature and rich, smoky balsamic accords, Wazamba is far too potent for office wear. It's better suited for cooler evenings or intimate occasions where its unique character can be appreciated, with enough sophistication for formal events, but remains too heavy for casual wear in warm weather.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

An intense, woody-balsamic scent that opens with a tart bite of red apple and crisp cypress cutting through aldehydic incense. This soon melts into a heart of rich, sticky labdanum and plum, infused with ceremonial frankincense and myrrh. The drydown settles into an earthy base of fern, warm resins, sandalwood, and opoponax, leaving a lingering trail of smoky, sweet depth.

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