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Perfume extract
Escalo Laatho
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Escalo Laatho — the character of an oriental composition
Escalo Laatho is a unisex fragrance by Escalo, a perfume brand from the UAE. The fragrance is released in extract concentration, so its character is perceived as rich, dense and expressive.
The composition belongs to the oriental and floral families, combining spicy freshness, soft florals and a deep woody-ambery base.
Laatho is created for those who love noticeable fragrances with character and are not afraid of a rich trail.
Its gender positioning is unisex: the composition unfolds equally naturally on women's and men's skin, moving from a bright spicy-citrusy opening to a warm, sensual and resinous dry-down.
How the fragrance unfolds
The top notes open with a sparkling citrus accord and spicy cinnamon.
Citrus adds transparent energy and a slight bitterness to the opening, while cinnamon quickly gives the composition a warming, subtly sweet nuance.
From the very first minutes, the fragrance smells full-bodied and confident, without the impression of simple freshness.
Ambrette, orange blossom and rose appear at the heart.
Ambrette softens the transition to the base and adds musky-green depth, orange blossom brings white-floral delicacy, while rose makes the heart rounder and more emotional.
As a result, Laatho maintains a balance between oriental richness and floral suppleness.
The final stage is built around ambroxan, honey and oud.
Ambroxan creates a modern ambery volume, honey adds warm sweetness, while oud emphasizes the woody depth and oriental character of the fragrance.
On the skin, the base can last especially long, gradually becoming softer while retaining its distinctive density.
Trail and impression
Escalo Laatho is rated as having a very strong sillage.
This is a fragrance that is noticeable in its surroundings and leaves behind a rich, spicy-ambery impression, so it is best treated as an expressive accent to an outfit.
An extract does not require many sprays: a moderate amount will help preserve its elegance and allow the composition to develop beautifully on the skin.
Laatho's olfactory profile features ambery, citrus, floral, green, spicy, sweet, white-floral and woody nuances.
This combination makes the fragrance multifaceted: it is fresh at the opening, floral at the heart and warm, sweetish-woody in the base.
It may sound especially intriguing in cool weather and evening settings, when rich oriental accords unfold most expressively.
Laatho's place in the Escalo palette
Escalo Laatho showcases the brand's recognizable fondness for concentrated unisex compositions with a noticeable presence and rich character.
The Escalo line includes four fragrances, and Laatho stands out through its combination of a citrus-and-cinnamon opening, a floral heart and a deep oud base.
Information about the perfumer, release year, collection and other concentrations of this fragrance has not been provided.
Those who want to explore a similar mood may wish to consider Givenchy Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Bois de Oud, Dior Poison Bracelet and Milton Lloyd Chacal.
Of these, Givenchy Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Bois de Oud is the closest to Laatho's woody-oriental facet, while Escalo places greater emphasis on a denser sillage and the contrast between citrus, spices, flowers and a warm base.
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