35 community ratings

El Descanso

Name: El Descanso
Brand: Frassaï

Perfumer: Irina Burlakova

2020UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.6/ 10

Community score
35 ratings

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Frassaï El Descanso is a green, woody and earthy unisex scent that opens on galbanum and ambrette and settles into sandalwood and cedarwood.

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Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.

How does it perform?

From 31 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.6 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% 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

Ambrette Galbanum

Heart notesfirst few hours

Phytolacca dioica leaf

Bran absolute

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Sandalwood Cedarwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Green
Spicy
Woody
Creamy
Earthy

What does El Descanso smell like?

El Descanso projects at a moderate level and its longevity is rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer has its share too. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and the votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side.

The opening is fresh and green, with galbanum leading and ambrette softening it. In the heart, Phytolacca dioica leaf and bran absolute add a spicy, earthy and creamy texture. The base dries down to sandalwood and cedarwood, calm and woody. Louis Vuitton LV Lovers and Commodity Book have a close profile.