Costarela
“Costarela by Carner Barcelona is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a citrus, amber composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Costarela by Carner Barcelona is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Costarela was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Shyamala Maisondieu. Top notes are Bergamot and Saffron; middle notes are Sea Notes and Sand; base notes are Ambroxan, Virginia Cedar and Amber. "Standing out for its distinctive freshness, Costarela is the true expression of our Mediterranean spirit, a perfume where cheerful bergamot sails peacefully with warm-hearted amber. Costarela evokes that unique feeling of freedom that one can only experience when admiring the immensity of the open sea; a perfume that captures the marine Mediterranean breeze and the salty woody smell of the old boats shored on the sand." - a note from the brand.Costarela by Carner Barcelona is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Costarela was launched in 2016. Top notes are bergamot and saffron; middle notes are sea notes and sand; base notes are virginia cedar, ambroxan and amber.
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A Signature Fragrance
Ambroxan
Ambroxan is a synthetic musk derivative, capturing the essence of amber and wood notes. It evokes the rich warmth of sun-soaked sandalwood and the deep, smoky undertones of incense, with a hint of sweetness that lingers on the skin like a gentle embrace.
Virginia Cedar
Virginia cedar, sourced from the eastern United States, carries a deep, resinous aroma with hints of sweetness and a subtle bitterness. This wood note is characterized by its dry, woody scent, which can evoke images of aged timber and forest floors underfoot.
Amber
Amber is an olfactory illusion, conjured from labdanum, benzoin, vanilla, and other resins to evoke the sun-soaked warmth of the Mediterranean coast. Its scent is both earthy and sweet, with a powdery undertone that mimics the richness of ancient incense.
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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