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Nasomatto · Sold as feminine
China White
The quiet intensity of a library at dusk, where the scent of old books mingles with the soft glow of a single lamp.
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China WhiteLuxury · $250+
60%Similar accords, often for lessAlf Lail o Lail · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares musk, woodsy notes and floral notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2008 by Nasomatto, China White is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance created by perfumer Alessandro Gualtieri. It opens with a powdery note that immediately sets the tone for something soft and enveloping. The heart of rose adds an unexpected warmth, contrasting beautifully with the musky and woody base notes that anchor the composition. This fragrance balances between delicate floral sweetness and earthy depth, making it both intimate and complex.
China White is best applied in two light sprays — the powdery opening can be overwhelming if layered too heavily. The fragrance blooms over an hour and works well for evening wear when you want something warm yet understated.
Fig. 01 — China White, Nasomatto
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Alessandro Gualtieri
The nose who won't name his notesAlessandro Gualtieri is an Italian perfumer known for his avant-garde approach to fragrance.
Designer Nasomatto
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The originalChina WhiteNasomatto · Luxury · $250+AjmalAlf Lail o LailShares Musk, Woodsy notes and Floral notesunder $40★ 3.95 (329)56%Match
Ajmal · 2010WisalShares Musk, Floral notes and Roseunder $40★ 4.08 (487)60%Match
Ajmal · 2015Rose WoodShares 4 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 4.20 (228)57%Match
Lattafa PerfumesMusk So PoudréeShares Powdery notes, Musk and Floral notesunder $40★ 3.87 (251)
With Calvin Klein Eternity Summer 2012
Adds citrus, white floral and aromatic; shares musk.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 16%.