MuskOpens with
HayHeart
AmbergrisDries down to
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Fueguia 1833 · Sold as unisex
Ballena de la Pampa
The scent of hay drying in a field as ambergris whispers through the air, evoking the expansive wildness of Patagonia.
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Ballena de la PampaLuxury · $250+
54%Similar accords, often for lessColonia Ambra · Acqua di ParmaPremium tier, $100–250 · shares musk and ambergris8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Ballena de la Pampa by Fueguia 1833 was launched in 2010 and captures the essence of Patagonia's vast, pristine landscape through its distinctive composition. Created by Julian Bedel, this unisex fragrance is part of the Fabula Fauna collection and features a core of 13 kinds of musk enveloped by hay and ambergris. The green and animalic notes create an earthy ambiance that feels both grounded and mysterious, much like the wild expanses of Patagonia.
Apply two sprays to capture the full depth of its earthy notes. This fragrance blooms best on skin and is particularly engaging close up, so avoid heavy application for a more intimate experience.
Fig. 01 — Ballena de la Pampa, Fueguia 1833
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Julian Bedel
South America's first luxury perfume houseJulián Bedel is an Argentine perfumer who worked as a branding strategist for luxury goods before commissioning a fragrance for a Buenos Aires museum revealed a lack of niche perfumery produced in South America.
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The originalBallena de la PampaFueguia 1833 · Luxury · $250+Acqua di Parma · 2015Colonia AmbraShares Musk and Ambergris$100–250★ 4.08 (630)51%Match
Swiss ArabianMusk MalakiShares Musk and Ambergrisunder $40★ 4.35 (74)46%Match
Al Haramain PerfumesJannahShares Musk and Hayunder $40★ 3.87 (148)45%Match
AjmalJaathbia Collection MukhallatShares Musk and Ambergrisunder $40★ 4.00 (2)
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Adds rose, woody and warm spicy; shares two accords.
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