Salum Parfums 2023 Extrait

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Delicious Bay

by Luca Maffei

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Salum Parfums Delicious Bay is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Luca Maffei. Delicious Bay opens with Bergamot, Violet, and Calone, settles into a heart of Date, Oud, Saffron, and Honey, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Salum Parfums's Delicious Bay carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Delicious Bay is an ambitious marine gourmand that some find intoxicatingly unique, while others describe it as a sweet, salty, and utterly nauseating mess. Proceed with caution and a decant.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Clean
  • Gourmand
Delicious Bay 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
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
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent projection and unique, sometimes divisive, gourmand-marine character make it a poor fit for office settings. However, its longevity and singular profile are perfect for dates or evening formal events where you want to make an impression. It's a bit too much for casual daytime wear unless you're feeling adventurous.

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

Imagine a rich, sweet gourmand treat - dates and honey, thick and luscious - then throw it into the sea. Delicious Bay opens with a sparkling freshness of bergamot and violet, quickly giving way to an unexpected aquatic calone note. This marine breeze then swirls into a heart of sticky dates, honey, and exotic saffron, with a hint of oud. The base anchors this adventurous blend with creamy pecan, warm amber, and velvety vanilla, creating a truly 'out of the box' oriental marine gourmand experience.

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