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Eau de parfum
Les Destinations 21°7'S 55°32'E
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Les Destinations 21°7'S 55°32'E — a journey in fragrance
Les Destinations 21°7'S 55°32'E is an eau de parfum from 2023, created for those who perceive fragrance as a personal journey and an emotional memory.
This release comes from the young German niche house Les Destinations, founded in 2021 and quick to make its mark with a bold philosophy of global sensory dialogue.
Each bottle from the brand becomes a kind of ticket to a new olfactory journey, while the name 21°7'S 55°32'E gives the composition an intriguing geographical code.
This is a unisex fragrance with a woody, floral and balsamic character.
Its mood is built around an expressive contrast: a fresh citrus impulse meets spice and incense-like depth, then gives way to a soft floral heart and a warm gourmand base.
Character and development on the skin
At the opening, 21°7'S 55°32'E makes a bright and noticeable impression: the citrus spark of bergamot blends with the dry smokiness of incense and the sparkling piquancy of pink pepper.
The opening does not seem simple or linear—it combines freshness, spicy energy and a subtle mineral austerity that immediately highlights the perfume’s niche character.
As it unfolds, the composition becomes rounder and more sensual.
Woody facets of cedar and sandalwood create a noble framework, rose adds a soft petal-like nuance, while ylang-ylang brings a creamy, sunny white-floral tone.
In the finale, benzoin, tonka bean and vanilla emerge, making the scent warm, resinous, slightly sweet and especially comforting.
The sillage is described as very strong, so the fragrance can make a noticeable impression in the surrounding space and leave a distinctive aftertaste.
21°7'S 55°32'E develops best in cool weather, in the evening, on a walk, at a meeting or at an event where the composition has enough air to fully express itself.
At the same time, its unisex positioning makes it suitable regardless of gender: on one person’s skin it may appear drier and woodier, while on another it may become softer, more vanilla-balsamic.
The perfumer, dosage and similar fragrances
The composition was created by Maurus Bachmann.
His work here is built around a multilayered transition from a fresh, spicy opening to a rich woody-balsamic base, which is why the fragrance feels composed, elegant and sensual at the same time.
No precise recommendations for applying Les Destinations 21°7'S 55°32'E to skin or clothing have been provided.
Given its very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a small amount and assess its development after a few minutes, especially when applying it indoors.
There is also no information about other concentrations of this fragrance.
For further exploration of rich niche perfumery, consider The Spirit of Dubai Turath, Nimerè Parfums Marquise and Nabeel Khamis Anis.
They may appeal to those who enjoy a pronounced sillage, warm resinous accords and expressive oriental-woody scents, although each of these fragrances develops in its own way.
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