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Eau de parfum
Mutis Nueva Granada Merengue
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Mutis Nueva Granada Merengue — the tropical character of the Aras collection
Merengue Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance from Mutis Nueva Granada, released in 2025.
It is part of the Aras collection, combining juicy fruity sweetness with oriental depth and an expressive gourmand character.
This eau de parfum has a very powerful sillage and was created for those who love noticeable compositions with a bold personality.
The name Merengue seems to set the fragrance's mood: sunny, sensual and slightly playful. However, the composition goes beyond light tropical sweetness.
It combines fresh citrus notes, spicy ginger, a creamy texture and a warm amber base, giving the fragrance a multidimensional character that gradually shifts on the skin.
Fragrance pyramid and development
The opening notes of Merengue Eau de Parfum unfold with a citrus accord, coconut, ginger and sugar cane.
The opening is at once fresh, spicy and creamy-sweet: citrus adds radiance, ginger brings an energetic impulse, while coconut and sugar cane soften the overall effect.
At the heart of the composition, an exotic fruity duo of guava and mango emerges, joined by juicy passion fruit.
Caramel and ice cream make this part denser and more delectable, creating the impression of a cool dessert with tropical fruits.
This is where the fragrance's gourmand side is especially apparent, yet it retains an airy quality thanks to the fruity tartness.
Character, sillage and wearability
The base is built around ambroxan, incense and vanilla.
Ambroxan creates a powerful, modern sillage, incense adds resinous depth, and vanilla leaves a soft, warm and seductive trail.
Thanks to this combination, Merengue comes across not as a simple sweet fragrance, but as a rich oriental-gourmand composition with impressive longevity and a distinctive trail.
The fragrance is positioned as unisex and develops with equal interest on both women's and men's skin.
It is well suited to parties, dates, festive occasions and cool walks when you want to envelop yourself in a dense fragrant cloud.
In warm weather, the citrus-fruity and coconut nuances are particularly expressive, while in cool air, caramel, vanilla, incense and ambroxan become more pronounced.
Merengue has a very powerful sillage, so the composition calls for careful application.
No precise recommendations for the number of sprays on skin or clothing are provided, so it is best to start with a small amount and assess the development after a few minutes.
This approach will preserve the fragrance's expressiveness without overwhelming the surrounding space.
The perfumer and the brand's style
The composition was created by perfumer Manuel Attardi, who is also associated with the brand as its owner.
With Merengue, he relies on the emotional contrast between freshness and sweetness: the vivid fruits do not merely decorate the composition, but become its main focal point, gradually transitioning into a warm amber-vanilla accord.
Merengue stands out among tropical-themed fragrances thanks to its combination of guava, mango, passion fruit, coconut and ice cream with incense and ambroxan.
Those drawn to this style may also want to explore Lancôme La Nuit Tresor, Lancôme La Nuit Tresor Limited Edition and Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Rio.
At the same time, Merengue retains its own signature: it is sunnier, fruitier and more dessert-like, with an especially powerful sillage.
As a result, Merengue Eau de Parfum is a vivid 2025 unisex perfume for fans of rich fruity-gourmand compositions.
It opens with a sparkling tropical character, becomes creamy and delectable at the heart, and develops a warm oriental depth in the base.
It is the choice for those who love a fragrance that makes an impression, evokes emotions and leaves a distinctive memory.
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