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Eau de toilette
çanoma 7-18 | Ukifune
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
About çanoma 7-18 | Ukifune
çanoma 7-18 | Ukifune is an eau de toilette by the Japanese brand çanoma, released in 2024.
This unisex fragrance has an expressive, almost meditative character: the composition combines floral translucence, green nuances and a deep mossy-balsamic base.
The name Ukifune refers to the image of a “floating boat” and the subtle sensation of moving between worlds.
This idea is expressed especially beautifully in the fragrance: airy flowers mingle with cool marine nuances, aromatic herbs and the smoky accent of frankincense.
As a result, the perfume feels less like a simple floral composition and more like a multilayered olfactory landscape.
Character and development
The note pyramid of çanoma 7-18 | Ukifune includes frankincense, lilac, magnolia, mimosa, oakmoss, orange blossom, rose, seaweed, thyme, white acacia, musk and ylang-ylang.
The individual notes do not necessarily unfold one after another; rather, they form a cohesive canvas in which floral, green and earthy nuances constantly shift in proportion.
At first, the fragrance may feel fresh and cool thanks to the seaweed and thyme.
Then lilac, magnolia, mimosa, rose, white acacia and orange blossom come to the fore, adding softness and a light floral texture to the composition.
As it develops, oakmoss, musk and frankincense become increasingly noticeable. They give the eau de toilette depth, a dry smokiness and a distinctive chypre contour.
Sillage and wearability
According to the stated characteristics, çanoma 7-18 | Ukifune has very strong sillage, so it is best to test the fragrance carefully and avoid applying too much when trying it for the first time.
Despite its floral side, this is not an exclusively delicate or romantic perfume: moss, frankincense, marine nuances and herbaceous thyme make it composed, atmospheric and noticeable.
The fragrance will appeal to those who enjoy unusual unisex compositions with a natural feel and prefer pronounced sillage.
It is especially intriguing in cool weather, during evening outings in the city, on a walk or in any setting where you want to leave a memorable yet unconventional impression.
No recommended dosage for application to skin or clothing is provided, so it is best to start with a single spray and assess how it develops on your own skin.
Its place in the brand’s style
çanoma is a Japanese perfume brand, and 7-18 | Ukifune aptly reflects the restrained, contemplative aesthetic of Japanese perfumery.
It does not seek obvious sweetness or straightforward appeal; instead, the composition unfolds gradually, inviting you to focus on the interplay of flowers, greenery, moss and frankincense.
The perfumer who created this release is not identified in the available information.
There is also no information about other concentrations of çanoma 7-18 | Ukifune, so it is impossible to compare the eau de toilette with Eau de Parfum or Extrait versions.
Among the fragrances worth considering for further exploration of an unconventional floral-mossy profile is Laura Ashley No. 1.
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