CedarOpens with
MahoganyHeart
CinnamonDries down to
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Fueguia 1833 · Sold as unisex
Biblioteca de Babel
The quiet hum of an old library where book spines whisper secrets to those who linger, surrounded by the scent of aged paper and warm spices.
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Biblioteca de BabelLuxury · $250+
45%Similar accords, often for lessZara Homme · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares cedar and cinnamon8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Biblioteca de Babel by Fueguia 1833 was launched in 2010 and is a Woody Spicy fragrance for both women and men. Created by Julian Bedel, this scent imitates the scents of old books, wooden shelves, ink, and leather-bound volumes. The top note of cedar gives way to mahogany in the heart before settling into a warm cinnamon base that evokes the cozy warmth of an old library. This composition is part of Fueguia 1833's collection dedicated to the writer Jorge Luis Borges, capturing the essence of his world through carefully chosen notes.
Apply this fragrance in light layers — the cinnamon base lingers close to skin for hours. It's best suited for indoor settings like libraries or cozy reading nooks rather than outdoor activities.
Fig. 01 — Biblioteca de Babel, 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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