Emilio ValerosThe nose · 37 fragrances · also made Loewe 7 Anonimo (2016)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Loewe · Sold as unisex
Descubriendo Colon
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where the blend of spices and woodsmoke creates a moment of anticipation.
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Descubriendo ColonPremium · $100–250
100%Similar accords, often for lessGuapo · ALREHAB PERFUMESBudget tier, under $40 · all 2 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Descubriendo Colón by Loewe, launched in 2015 and crafted by perfumer Emilio Valeros, is a composition that balances the warmth of oud with a fresh spicy accord. The fragrance opens with an invigorating spiciness, creating tension before settling into a powdery musk base that reads as both animalic and intimate. This interplay between freshness and depth makes it a scent that feels equally at home in the quiet moments of introspection and the vibrant energy of exploration.
Apply Descubriendo Colón to pulse points for best effect — it blooms slowly over time, with the spicy top notes fading within an hour. The powdery musk base carries through the day, so a light application is recommended to avoid overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Descubriendo Colon, Loewe
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Emilio Valeros
Emilio Valeros has been the chief perfumer ('the nose') of Perfumes Loewe since 1989.
Designer Loewe
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What people
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Warmly received so far: loved by 60%, disliked or hated by 15%.