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Éclats d’Amandes
by Comptoir Sud Pacifique
Éclats d’Amandes by Comptoir Sud Pacifique unfolds as a richly sweet gourmand with a bold, almondy center. The initial impact is a powerful rush of almond—intense, synthetic, and gourmand—paired with warm cinnamon and a gentle woody foundation of cedar and sandalwood. It establishes a captivating, almost candy-like concentration, evoking marzipan, warm pastries, and a soft tonka base, with the sweetness perceived as both vanilla-like and slightly cloying. The fragrance develops a classic soft powderiness over time, though some find it heavy or overwhelming. It performs especially well in colder months, with moderate to long-lasting sillage and longevity, and holds its character even after several hours. It lingers on skin and fabric with remarkable tenacity, far beyond typical expectations.
Pros
- +Bold almond and cinnamon gourmand character suitable for fans of sweet, dessert-like fragrances.
- +Good longevity and sillage, especially on skin and fabric.
- +Complex enough in drydown to feel tactile and distinctive, with a warm woody base that lingers.
Cons
- −Can feel excessively sweet or cloying to sensitive noses.
- −The powdery, ammoniated drydown may be off-putting for some.
- −Strong, somewhat overwhelming projection that may not suit formal or quiet settings.