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Parfum d'Empire

Wazamba

Perfumer: Marc-Antoine Corticchiato

2009UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.4/ 10
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212 ratings
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Parfum d'Empire Wazamba is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance built on myrrh, frankincense and fir balsam, and it suits cool seasons and evenings best.

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Skunky's take: Plenty of people say it suits a rainy fall evening.

How does it perform?

From 164 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

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

Kenyan myrrh
Fir balsam absolute
Ethiopian opoponax
AppleLabdanum
Moroccan cypress
Indian sandalwoodAldehydesSomalian frankincense

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Green
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental
  7. Resinous
  8. Smoky

What does Wazamba smell like?

Kenyan myrrh, Ethiopian opoponax and labdanum form a resinous, lightly sweet core, while Somalian frankincense and fir balsam absolute carry it into smoky territory. Apple adds a touch of fruit, and aldehydes and Moroccan cypress lend a green, clean edge. Indian sandalwood softens the woody base.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out, though it also works for leisure. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, but it is a unisex scent. Sword Dancer and Habdan have a close profile.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 40%
    Autumn
  • 38%
    Winter
  • 16%
    Spring
  • 7%
    Summer
  • Evening
    29%
  • Casual
    24%
  • Nighttime
    24%
  • Daytime
    12%
  • Office
    11%

Least picked for the office.

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