28 community ratings

Amank'ay

Name: Amank'ay
Brand: Altaia

Perfumer: Coralie Spicher

2023UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.3/ 10

Community score
28 ratings

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Altaia Amank'ay is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet unisex scent built around lotus, sandalwood and Nashi pear.

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How does it perform?

From 25 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.1 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Lotus Sandalwood Ambrette seed

Helvetolide®

Pink pepper

Nashi pear

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Woody
Powdery

What does Amank'ay smell like?

Lotus and Nashi pear give the scent a juicy, fruity freshness. Sandalwood sets it on a woody, powdery base, and ambrette seed adds a soft warmth. Pink pepper and Helvetolide® stay in the background, finishing it with a light, synthetic cleanness.

Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Gucci Envy Me and Givenchy Play for Her (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.