Besos
“Besos by Carner Barcelona is a Floral fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a powdery, musky composition with a iris undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Besos by Carner Barcelona is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Besos was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Shyamala Maisondieu. Top notes are Madagascar Pepper and Italian Mandarin; middle notes are Iris and Jasmine Sambac; base notes are Musk, Benzoin and Vanilla. "A come-hither kiss, sensual and deep that leaves you wanting more, Besos has an air of romance with a robust sprinkling of lust. Notes of black pepper, mandarin, jasmine and vanilla mingle together for an aromatic explosion of passion. Its intoxicating mixture of spices and florals will tickle the senses and spark emotions." - a note from the brand.Besos by Carner Barcelona is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Besos was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Shyamala Maisondieu. Top notes are italian mandarin and madagascar pepper; middle notes are jasmine sambac and iris; base notes are benzoin, vanilla and musk.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
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Opening
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The Soul
Main Accords
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Who Wears It
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance
Musk
Musk, once sourced from the musk deer and now often recreated synthetically, offers an earthy, slightly sweet aroma reminiscent of skin. Its versatility allows it to blend seamlessly into various fragrance families, from oriental to woody, enhancing their depth without overpowering them.
Benzoin
Resin from the Styrax tree, benzoin exudes a rich, sweet aroma with hints of vanilla and incense. Originating from regions like Indonesia and India, it is prized for its complex character that melds earthy and spicy facets into a comforting embrace.
Vanilla
Vanilla is the scent of childhood memories and cozy nights by the fire. Derived from the cured pods of orchids native to Mexico, it has a rich sweetness that can range from creamy and milky in texture to deep and almost smoky. Its versatility makes it a staple in perfumery, capable of adapting its character to complement both light citrus notes and heavier woody accords.
Shyamala Maisondieu
Founding perfumer · 63 fragrances · Malaysian
Shyamala Maisondieu was born in Malaysia to a Malay and Indian family, moving to London for her education before discovering her talent for fragrance while living in Hong Kong. She trained at the Givaudan Perfumery School in Grasse and Argenteuil, where she met her future husband, fellow perfumer Antoine Maisondieu, and went on to work with Etat Libre d'Orange, Tom Ford, and Lanvin. Her most notable collaboration is Lancôme's Idôle, which showcased her creativity and global outlook.
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Iris Vanilla, Rose Cedar
Besos's iris and vanilla musk meets Wild Musk's rose and sandalwood, and both share jasmine, musk and amber, so the powdery softness thickens into a rounder, woodier accord. Wild Musk's cedar and geranium give Besos's lighter vanilla base a drier edge.
Spray Besos first for its powdery, vanilla-forward base, then add 012 Wild Musk on top so the rose and cedar layer in as it dries.
Ajmal — 012 Wild Musk →
Besos + Ambar Del Sur
Great powdery + amber and musky + amber combination
Carner Barcelona — Ambar Del Sur →
Besos + Black Calamus
Great powdery + amber and musky + amber combination
Carner Barcelona — Black Calamus →