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The world first encountered Andalusia by La Maison Orientale in 2021. A unisex fragrance belonging to the green, leather, and floral families. Miroslav Petkov — the creative mind behind this fragrance. In eau de parfum — and that's all it takes to fall in love.
Made in France, backed by a long and proud tradition. Andalusia La Maison Orientale unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The olfactory structure of Andalusia evolves as a cohesive olfactory arc, where accents shift without rush and without gaps. The creative approach of La Maison Orientale comes through in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. No excess details, only what works, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de parfum sets a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
The gender direction is unisex, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
As soon as the fragrance opens you detect delicate floral opening notes: Chamomile, Saffron and ylang-ylang.
At the core of development you sense Galbanum, Iris and Rose holding a harmonious floral direction. In the base the structure settles through Ambergris, Leather accord and Vanilla, shaping a dense amber trail.
At the note-group layer the composition is built around Floral, Spicy, Whiteflower and Green. It also reaches into Ambery, Leather, Gourmet and Earthy / Mossy. Within olfactory families the fragrance belongs to Floral, Green and Leather.
Overall Andalusia reads as a cohesive composition — the opening sets direction, the middle layer carries the identity, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the fragrances best judged on skin.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | La Maison Orientale |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | https://lamaisonorientale.net |
| Year of production | 2021 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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