LimeOpens with
Tiare FlowerHeart
Sea waterDries down to
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L'Artisan Parfumeur · Sold as unisex
Batucada
The pulsating rhythm of a Brazilian street party, where lime-scented cocktails mix with the salty sea breeze and the sweet fragrance of tiare flowers.
Smells likethe beach
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BatucadaPremium · $100–250
36%Similar accords, often for lessL Eau Kenzo Intense pour Homme · KenzoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares lime and sea water8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2011 by L'Artisan Parfumeur, Batucada is a vibrant and invigorating fragrance created by perfumers Elisabeth Maier and Karine Vinchon Spehner. The composition opens with zesty lime and mint, evoking the refreshing energy of a Brazilian beachside celebration. As the scent evolves, it reveals notes of cachaça and tiare flower, blending sweet and aromatic nuances against a salty sea water backdrop. This dynamic interplay creates an atmosphere that captures both the exuberance of a batucada drumming circle and the serene beauty of coastal nature.
Apply Batucada to pulse points for an immediate burst of zesty freshness. The scent is best experienced close to skin rather than diffused in the air, so a few concentrated sprays will do more than a light misting. It's perfect for daytime wear when you want to feel energized and vibrant.
Fig. 01 — Batucada, L'Artisan Parfumeur
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Elisabeth Maier
Elisabeth Maier is a master perfumer at L'Artisan Parfumeur who collaborated with Karine Vinchon Spehner on Batucada, a fragrance capturing the mix of music and caipirinha found in parts of Brazil.
Co-created with Karine Vinchon Spehner
Designer L'Artisan Parfumeur
More from the house · founded 1976 · France
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are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 25%, disliked or hated by 20%.