Amaranto

Amaranto smells like a rich combination of Taif rose, fruity fig, supple leather, and warm amber. The fragrance opens with a sharp contrast between fresh floral notes and dry leather, before settling into a powdery heart of orchid, vanilla, and benzoin. Base notes of sandalwood, amyris, and cypriol oil add a grounding, earthy woodiness.

Amaranto shows variable longevity according to community votes, though most wearers report moderate to long lasting results. Three voters get 3 to 6 hours, three report 7 to 12 hours, and three note more than 12 hours. However, two voters experienced very weak longevity, indicating that skin chemistry can significantly affect its staying power.

The projection of Amaranto is generally strong, extending beyond an arm's length for most wearers. Out of 13 community votes, six rate the sillage as strong, three as enormous, and one as moderate. Three wearers found it intimate. Applying two to three sprays provides a noticeable scent cloud without overwhelming closed spaces.

Amaranto is an authentic unisex fragrance suitable for both men and women. Community sentiment is decisive, with nine out of ten voters rating it unisex and only one leaning female. The balance of delicate Taif rose, powdery orchid, dry leather, and cypriol wood ensures that the composition does not favor either masculine or feminine extremes.

Amaranto performs best during fall and winter, with spring serving as a viable secondary season. Community seasonal votes show fall and winter tied with eight votes each, followed closely by spring with seven votes. Summer received only five votes, as the heavy amber, vanilla, and resinous benzoin can become overly dense in humid heat.

Amaranto is best suited for evening wear, dates, and semi-formal or formal occasions. The rich interplay of leather, rose, and amber creates an upscale ambiance that works well in relaxed social or romantic settings. It can also be worn to work if applied with a light hand, but its strong sillage requires moderation.

Amaranto shares similarities with leather and rose fragrances such as Tom Ford Tuscan Leather and Memo Paris French Leather. However, Amaranto distinguishes itself by adding green fig, powdery orchid, and balsamic benzoin. Tuscan Leather is much smokier with raspberry accords, while French Leather emphasizes lighter citrus and cedar rather than deep amber.

Amaranto is not recommended as a blind buy due to its complex scent profile and mixed longevity reports. The combination of cypriol oil, leather, and sweet Taif rose can be polarising depending on personal preferences. Given niche pricing and split performance votes, sampling on your skin first is strongly advised.

Amaranto was composed by perfumer Dominique Moellhausen. Launched in 2021 by niche house Mutis Nueva Granada, the fragrance showcases Moellhausen's signature skill in blending contrasting materials, balancing delicate floral elements like Taif rose and orchid against dark leather, cypriol oil, and amber resins.

Amaranto begins with a crisp burst of Taif rose, green fig, and leather, then transforms into a warm, powdery amber wood. During the middle phase, benzoin, vanilla, and sandalwood soften the initial leathery edge. The eventual dry-down is dominated by lingering amber, white musk, and earthy amyris wood on the skin.