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Oil-based perfume
EMES #202 Apricot Brûlée
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fragrance Character
EMES #202 Apricot Brûlée is an oil perfume from the American niche brand EMES, released in 2017.
This is a unisex fragrance with a distinctive fruity-gourmand character, created for those who love sweet compositions with an appetizing, almost dessert-like mood.
The name Apricot Brûlée perfectly conveys the idea behind the release: juicy apricot meets caramelized pastry glaze and soft vanilla.
The EMES house was established in the United States in 2013 and pursues its own vision of modern niche perfumery.
In the brand's numbered fragrances, it is not the perfumer's name that takes center stage, but the clarity and expressiveness of the idea.
#202 Apricot Brûlée continues this aesthetic: the composition is built around one recognizable image and is not overloaded with a large number of declared notes.
Notes and Development
The fragrance notes listed are apricot, pastry glaze, and vanilla.
The top, middle, and base accords are not distinguished separately, so it is more accurate to perceive the composition as a unified gourmand accord.
At the opening, the fruity nuance of ripe apricot is especially noticeable, sounding sunny, juicy, and slightly velvety.
As it develops, the fruity sweetness blends with the effect of glazed pastry.
This accent gives the fragrance density and creates the impression of a warm dessert covered with a glossy sugar crust.
Vanilla softens the scent and makes the drydown rounded, creamy, and cozy, while preserving a distinct fruity intonation.
Wearability and Sillage
EMES #202 Apricot Brûlée is positioned as unisex, although its sweet apricot-vanilla profile will especially appeal to fans of gourmand fragrances.
This is neither a strict office composition nor a transparent summer accord, but a noticeable perfume accessory with a warm, alluring mood.
The oil formula develops close to the skin during the first few minutes, then leaves a rich and very powerful sillage.
The fragrance is suitable for cool weather, evenings, dates, walks, or special occasions when you want to make a statement with an unusual sweet scent.
In hot weather, its density may feel particularly intense, so the exact amount should be adjusted individually: the brand's database does not provide recommendations for applying it to skin or clothing.
When deciding how much to apply, it is enough to keep in mind the high longevity of oil perfume and its very powerful sillage.
Impression and Similar Fragrances
#202 Apricot Brûlée will appeal to those looking for a fragrance with the effect of an apricot dessert, but who want more than simple fruity freshness: a denser, glazed, and creamy development.
Its strength lies in its concise idea: the three listed notes work together to create a single image and a distinctive sweet scent.
The perfumer behind the composition is not specified in the available information, nor are any other concentrations of this release.
For a fragrance in a similar direction, consider Attar Collection Khaltat Night.
It will also appeal to fans of rich oriental-gourmand compositions, although #202 Apricot Brûlée places greater emphasis specifically on apricot, sugar glaze, and vanilla.
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