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Perfume extract
YAMM Genève Krypto
Gender:
Male
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character of Krypto
YAMM Genève Krypto is a rich perfume extract from the Swiss brand YAMM Genève.
The composition was created for those who appreciate expressive woody-floral fragrances with an unusual, multilayered character and a pronounced presence on the skin.
The fragrance is part of the Collection Privée and is presented in a perfume concentration, or extrait de parfum.
The database contains no precise information about the year Krypto was released, so the history of its launch remains open for further research.
Olfactive Profile
In character, Krypto combines floral softness, dry woods, gourmand nuances and a light spicy haze.
In olfactive classification, the composition belongs to the floral and woody families, while also touching on white-floral, gourmand, spicy and aldehydic accords.
The opening is built around aldehydes and tonka bean. The aldehydic accord lends the first minutes radiance and a clean effect, while tonka adds rounded sweetness with a soft spicy nuance.
As a result, the opening does not feel flat but gradually leads into a creamier, more composed heart.
Cedar, iris and sambac jasmine meet at the heart of the composition.
Iris contributes a powdery, slightly cool texture, cedar forms a strict woody framework, and sambac jasmine adds white-floral expressiveness and sensual warmth.
Their combination makes the fragrance elegant, modern and instantly recognizable.
The final stage of the development rests on almond and sandalwood.
The almond note softens the dryness of the woody notes and gives the fragrance a creamy gourmand facet, while sandalwood supports it with a warm, smooth and long-lasting accord.
As a result, Krypto leaves an impression of a polished, textured and remarkably cohesive fragrance.
Sillage and Wearability
According to its stated characteristics, Krypto has a very strong sillage, making the fragrance noticeable not only in close personal space but also in motion.
The perfume extract reveals itself especially expressively in cool weather, in the evening and in situations that call for a striking, confident presence.
The fragrance is listed in the database as masculine, although its woody-floral structure can be perceived more broadly than a strictly gendered positioning.
Iris, sambac jasmine, almond and sandalwood make the composition versatile enough for lovers of rich fragrances, regardless of their usual perfume wardrobe.
No precise recommendations for the number of sprays on skin or clothing are provided.
Given its extract concentration and very strong sillage, it is sensible to take individual sensitivity into account and apply the fragrance gradually, assessing its development after a few minutes.
The Perfumer and the Brand's Style
The composition was created by Florian Vicario.
In Krypto, his signature is expressed through a precise balance of contrasts: a radiant aldehydic opening gives way to a powdery floral heart before transitioning into a soft woody-almond base.
For YAMM Genève, Krypto is an example of an approach in which richness does not come at the expense of refinement.
The fragrance will appeal to those looking for more than simply a pleasant perfume: an expressive composition with strong sillage, a distinctive texture and a beautiful progression from a fresh opening to a warm sandalwood finish.
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