Copahu BalmOpens with
SandalwoodHeart
CinnamonDries down to
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Fueguia 1833 · Sold as unisex
El Mono de la Tinta
The meticulous hands of a calligrapher, where the scent of ink and exotic resins blend into a warm woody glow.
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El Mono de la TintaLuxury · $250+
56%Similar accords, often for lessLiquid Gold Euphoria · Calvin KleinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares sandalwood and cinnamon8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
El Mono de la Tinta by Fueguia 1833 was launched in 2010, created by Julian Bedel. This Oriental Woody fragrance is part of a collection inspired by the literary world of Jorge Luis Borges. The composition opens with Copahu Balm, leading to a heart of sandalwood and settling into a warm cinnamon base. It evokes a mythical animal from Borges' bestiary, feeding on ink made from South American botanicals.
Apply this fragrance in light layers — the cinnamon base is potent and projects well. It blooms best close to skin rather than sprayed across a room, making it perfect for intimate settings or quiet moments.
Fig. 01 — El Mono de la Tinta, 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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