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Café de Parfum Ashura
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of the Fragrance
Café de Parfum Ashura is a unisex fragrance launched by Café de Parfum in 2018.
The Thai brand creates fragrances designed to unfold individually, offering freedom of choice without strict gender boundaries.
Ashura continues this idea, combining the spicy energy of spices with resinous depth and warm woody-tobacco nuances.
The composition was created by perfumer Saruj Tangtaratorn.
His approach is reflected in the fragrance's contrasting structure: fresh fruity nuances gradually give way to smoky incense, dry woods, and soft nutty warmth.
The concentration of Ashura is not specified in the available information, so it cannot be accurately compared with EDT, EDP, or Extrait versions.
How It Develops on the Skin
Ashura opens with an expressive, spicy character: black pepper and cardamom create a sparkling, slightly fiery impression, while fig and pomegranate add juiciness and a dark fruity nuance to the accord.
Black pepper is especially prominent. It immediately gives the composition its character, making the scent focused, energetic, and distinctive.
As it develops, the fragrance becomes deeper. Frankincense and incense create a resinous, smoky heart, nutmeg intensifies the spiciness, and pine adds a cool coniferous touch.
Cedar, tobacco, nuts, and walnut emerge in the base, making the drydown dry, warm, and slightly velvety, while leaving a dense woody-balsamic impression on the skin.
Sillage and Wearability
Café de Parfum Ashura is considered to have very strong sillage, making it suitable for those who enjoy a noticeable, richly intense fragrance.
A small amount is enough for the composition to unfold with volume; the available information does not provide precise recommendations for the number of sprays on skin or clothing.
Before applying it fully, it is best to test Ashura on the skin and give it time to transition from its spicy opening to its smoky woody base.
In terms of mood, this is a fragrance for cool weather, evening outings, and occasions where a distinctive perfume signature feels appropriate.
It may smell particularly intriguing in autumn and winter, in an intimate setting, during a walk, or after sunset.
At the same time, its unisex positioning leaves room for personal interpretation: on some skin, Ashura will reveal more spice and smoke, while on others it will bring out fruity softness, cedar, and tobacco warmth.
Similar Fragrances to Explore
If you are drawn to the idea of a spicy, resinous, woody fragrance with strong sillage, consider Goutal Paris Encens Flamboyant, Chabaud Maison de Parfum Cèdre Noble, and Dior Higher Energy.
The most obvious point of comparison is Goutal Paris Encens Flamboyant: it may appeal to those who are especially interested in the incense and smoky depth of Ashura.
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