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Eau de parfum
alchemist Las Cuevas
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Las Cuevas — the marine mood of the Coast collection
Las Cuevas is a unisex fragrance by alchemist, a perfume brand from Indonesia.
The fragrance is presented as an eau de parfum and is part of the Coast collection, inspired by the freshness of the coast, natural textures and the feeling of open space.
The release date of Las Cuevas and the perfumer’s name are not specified in the available information.
However, the composition itself is easy to read as a contemporary interpretation of a marine woody-floral scent: cool, mineral and distinctive, without being tied firmly to either a masculine or feminine wardrobe.
The character and development of the fragrance
Las Cuevas opens with a clean, salty quality: sea salt creates the effect of humid air, rocks by the water and a fresh breeze.
Gradually, iris comes to the fore, adding a soft powdery texture and restrained floral elegance to the composition.
In the dry-down, the fragrance becomes deeper and warmer.
Grey amber gives it expressiveness and a subtle animalic quality, sage supports the cool aromatic nuance, while a woody accord and musk create a long-lasting, smooth and polished finish.
Positioning and wearability
Las Cuevas belongs to the floral, marine and woody families.
Its olfactory profile also reveals mineral, aromatic, musky and animalic nuances, making it more than just a light aquatic fragrance—it is a fuller composition with character.
Its sillage is described as very strong: the fragrance can be noticeably present around the wearer and linger in the air after they leave.
For a comfortable introduction, it is best to start with a small amount and take the weather, the size of the room and the proximity of others into account; the brand does not specify the exact amount to apply to skin and clothing in the available information.
Thanks to its unisex positioning, Las Cuevas will appeal to those who enjoy clean marine accords, the cool powderiness of iris and an expressive musky-woody base.
It is especially suitable for spring and summer, but its strong sillage also allows it to be worn in cooler weather—for example, in the evening, on a seaside walk or in a spacious urban setting.
What to compare Las Cuevas with
If you like the idea of a transparent, clean and airy scent, similar directions include Courrèges Blanc de Courrèges, Eudora Fabulous Chiffon and O Boticario Acqua Musk.
Las Cuevas differs from them through its more pronounced minerality, salty opening and rich base of grey amber, sage, woody nuances and musk.
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