Batucada
marine up front, then citrus, settling into aromatic.
About
Batucada by L'Artisan Parfumeur is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men. Batucada was launched in 2011. Batucada was created by Karine Vinchon Spehner and Elisabeth Maier. Top notes are Lime, Mint and Cachaça; middle notes are Tiare Flower and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Sea water, Salt and Coconut.…
Noses: Karine Vinchon Spehner · Elisabeth Maier
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownHeart· 2–4h
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
- Best perfumes for beginners — More L'Artisan Parfumeur picks for labeled wardrobe slots.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Batucada smell like?
marine up front, then citrus, settling into aromatic. Dominant accords: marine, citrus, aromatic.
What notes are in Batucada?
Top: Lime, Mint, Cachaça. Heart: Tiare Flower, Ylang-Ylang. Base: Sea water, Salt, Coconut.
How long does Batucada last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Batucada loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Batucada best for?
Summer is the top pick (61%). Spring is second at 28%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Batucada?
Day wear leads at 85%. Night is a secondary pick at 15%.
Is Batucada for men or women?
Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 62% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Batucada?
Composed by Karine Vinchon Spehner and Elisabeth Maier. Released in 2011.
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