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Home Fragrances American Coastal Dark Waters

Eau de parfum

American Coastal Dark Waters

Gender:

Male

Segment:

Lux perfumes

Fragrance information:

Dark Waters American Coastal is positioned as a masculine fragrance.

The birthplace of this fragrance — the United States, a place with a refined nose. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.

A scent you'll want to wear again and again — discovering something new every time. The official website of American Coastal — http://www.africanaromatics.com.

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The scent of Dark Waters is built as an expressive line of development, where notes flow without rush and without gaps. The signature of American Coastal is clear in details that define the fragrance identity. Nothing here feels random, and the structure feels complete all the way through.

The accord profile rests on these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Floral and Wood without random overlap. Background accords such as Amber and Spicy add depth to the backdrop. The stylistic positioning is masculine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.

In the top tier you detect invigorating sunny opening notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit and Pink pepper.

When the opening settles you sense Clary Sage, Lavender, Violet and White Cedar carrying a noble herbal direction. In the final layer the composition is fixed through Ambergris, Oak moss, Patchouli and Vetiver, extending a warm vetiver trail.

At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Citrus, Spicy, Aromatic and Green. It also reaches into Floral, Wood, Ambery and Earthy / Mossy.

In summary Dark Waters reads as a cohesive composition — the start forms character, the heart develops the core line, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the fragrances best experienced in wear.

Gender	Male
Brand	American Coastal
Segment	Niche perfumery
Country	United States
Website	http://www.aqua41.com
Status	Produced
Concentration	Eau de parfum

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Composition pyramid

Bergamot

Grapefruit

Pink pepper

Clary Sage

Lavender

Violet

Ambergris

Oak moss

Patchouli

Top notes

Bergamot Grapefruit Pink pepper

Heart notes

Clary Sage Lavender Violet White Cedar

Base notes

Ambergris Oak moss Patchouli Vetiver

Persistence

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