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Fueguia 1833 · Sold as unisex
Cuentos de la Selva
The sun filtering through dense foliage, casting dappled light on a trail where fresh earth and spicy herbs mingle with the promise of hidden warmth.
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Cuentos de la SelvaLuxury · $250+
43%Similar accords, often for lessSandalo · Santa Maria NovellaPremium tier, $100–250 · shares benzoin and bergamot8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by Fueguia 1833 and created by Julian Bedel, Cuentos de la Selva is a vibrant unisex fragrance that captures the essence of Patagonian wilderness. The composition opens with a burst of citrus and fresh spicy notes, evoking the invigorating freshness of a forest breeze. As it settles into an aromatic and herbal heart, the scent becomes more complex, merging the warmth of amber with the subtle sweetness of vanilla. This juxtaposition creates a dynamic narrative that moves seamlessly from the crisp clarity of the outdoors to the comforting embrace of rich woods.
Cuentos de la Selva has a bright initial burst that fades after an hour. For maximum impact, apply it in layers — start with one spray to set the citrus-spicy opening, then add another layer once it transitions into its warmer base notes. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than across a room.
Fig. 01 — Cuentos de la Selva, 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 originalCuentos de la SelvaFueguia 1833 · Luxury · $250+Santa Maria NovellaSandaloShares Benzoin and Bergamot$100–250★ 3.79 (72)41%Match
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 5%.