Salvador da Bahia

Alexandra Carlin

100 ml

Graceful rhythm and vibrant soul.

THE PERFUMER

Alexandra Carlin

For Alexandra Carlin, it is the color and rhythm of Salvador da Bahia -bottled in scent.

A fragrance that captures the vibrant soul of Bahia, where tropical nature meets joyful indulgence and sun-warmed sensuality.

It opens with the sunlit nuttiness of Brazilian cashew and the spiciness of Cardamom Oil.

 

At the heart, addictive Cocoa Shell Extract, inspired by Bahia’s Cocoa Route, melts into Orris, evoking Brazil’s lush textures and sweet warmth. Patchouli oil anchors the scent with earthy depth -an homage to Bahia’s red soil and golden sunsets.

 

A Brazilian fragrance of joy, rhythm, and color, each flourish on Bahia’s vibrant canvas.

Alexandra Carlin

OLFACTORY FAMILY

Woody Gourmand

100 ml

OLFACTORY FAMILY

Woody Gourmand

100 ml

The Story

As the golden sun melted into the Atlantic, Salvador da Bahia revealed itself in layers of scent and sound. As the starting point of the legendary Cocoa Route, this vibrant city led perfumer Alexandra Carlin to lush rainforests, cocoa plantations, and the rhythmic pulse of Bahian life.

 

From the moment she arrived, Alexandra was captivated. She wandered through cacao groves where the air was thick with the bittersweet aroma of ripe pods and damp earth. The warm breeze carried whispers of the ocean, mingling with sunlit warmth, soft spice, and a creamy sweetness that lingered like a memory in the forest’s shade.

 

She found inspiration not just in nature, but in the people—their warmth, their music, their deep connection to the land. The cadence of capoeira on the beach, the laughter echoing through colorful streets, and the rich, grounding scent of cocoa drying in the sun became the soul of her creation.

 

Her journey through Bahia became a fragrance: a tribute to the land’s sensual contrasts and vibrant spirit. With every note, Alexandra invites us to experience the magic she discovered, where cacao meets warmth, and memory meets scent.

Your turn, share your story with us.

Share with us the amazing feelings and emotions that you have experienced in one of these cities that we love so much. Recreate those sensations and get excited remembering the best moments you have experienced. We look forward to hearing your story.

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