Mandarin OrangeOpens with
VetiverHeart
PapyrusDries down to
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Fueguia 1833 · Sold as unisex
Fruta Amarga
Homero Manzi’s notebook resting on a desk in a room panelled with warm, nostalgic wood, where the scent of mandarin and vetiver intertwine.
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Fruta AmargaLuxury · $250+
57%Similar accords, often for lessVetiver Pamplemousse · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares mandarin orange and vetiver8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2010 and created by Julian Bedel for Fueguia 1833, Fruta Amarga is a citric-woody fragrance that transports you to an intimate space filled with warmth and nostalgia. The composition begins with the bright zest of mandarin orange before settling into a heart of vetiver, which adds a grounding earthiness. Papyrus rounds out the base notes, lending a subtle depth that evokes the panelled wooden walls of a cherished room. Fruta Amarga is part of Fueguia 1833's Armonías collection, dedicated to distinctive accords inspired by music and poetic intimacy.
Apply Fruta Amarga to pulse points for a subtle yet lingering presence. The citrus notes are bright but fleeting, so layering it over a light moisturizer can help extend its warmth throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Fruta Amarga, 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 originalFruta AmargaFueguia 1833 · Luxury · $250+Zara · 2019Vetiver PamplemousseShares Mandarin orange and Vetiverunder $40★ 4.19 (1,852)54%Match
Azzaro · 2014Azzaro Chrome Limited Edition 2014Shares Mandarin orange and Vetiver$40–100★ 3.93 (59)54%Match
Zara · 2022Infinite WaveShares Mandarin orange and Vetiverunder $40★ 4.15 (27)46%Match
Zara · 2022Air My VibesShares Mandarin orange and Vetiverunder $40★ 4.17 (12)
With Fueguia 1833 Muskara Cuero
Adds leather, smoky and salty; shares one accord.
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