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Eau de parfum
Solomon's Altais
Gender:
Male
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Solomon's Altais — a woody-floral fragrance
Solomon's Altais is an eau de parfum for men from the Italian brand Solomon's, released in 2022.
It is the brand's only fragrance, making this release especially interesting for those who want to discover Solomon's perfumery style through an expressive composition with woody, floral and balsamic facets.
Altais is created for men who appreciate rich and noticeable fragrances.
Its sillage is considered very strong: the composition is not intended to stay close to the skin and is designed to make a striking impression.
The eau de parfum is suitable for evening outings, cooler seasons and occasions when the fragrance should complement your look and remain noticeable throughout the day.
The character and mood of the composition
Solomon's Altais is built around a contrast between austere woody materials, soft floral nuances and the resinous, balsamic accent of incense.
Cedar gives the composition a dry, composed foundation, while oud enhances its density, depth and character.
Sandalwood adds a smoother, warmer dimension, allowing the woody accord to sound rich and three-dimensional rather than flat.
Freesia and violet soften the intense base and bring a floral facet to the fragrance.
Their presence makes Altais more multifaceted: alongside the dark woody and balsamic tones, a light freshness and delicate floral transparency emerge.
Incense connects these facets, adding expressiveness and a calm, almost meditative depth to the composition.
The note pyramid and development
The database for Solomon's Altais lists the overall notes of the composition, but they are not divided into separate pyramid levels.
Therefore, the top, middle and base notes cannot be reliably identified from the available information.
The known composition includes cedar, incense, freesia, oud, sandalwood and violet, while its detailed development is best assessed directly on the skin.
How to wear Altais
The exact amount to apply to the skin and clothing is not specified for this fragrance.
Given its very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a small number of sprays and increase the intensity if necessary after assessing how the fragrance develops.
On the skin, the fragrance will develop individually, while on clothing its woody-balsamic character may remain noticeable for longer and with greater intensity.
Altais is particularly suitable for evenings and cool weather, when its rich woody and resinous accords unfold more expressively.
During the day, it should be applied sparingly, especially indoors. This approach will preserve the composition's striking character without overwhelming the surrounding space.
Similar fragrances
If you are interested in unusual woody-floral compositions with a distinctive character, Salvador Dali Daring Gold may be worth exploring as a starting point for further discovery.
Other fragrances listed as similar include Acqua di Monaco Acqua Di Monaco and Etat Libre d`Orange Delicious Closet Queen.
They offer an opportunity to compare different interpretations of expressive woody and floral accords.
Solomon's Altais is suited to those looking not for an unobtrusive all-purpose perfume, but for a rich masculine composition with powerful sillage.
The combination of cedar, oud, sandalwood, incense, freesia and violet creates a distinctive woody-floral character that can become a striking accent to an evening wardrobe.
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