06/08/2025
Merlotsupern
76 Reviews
Merlotsupern
Very helpful Review
8
Booze, Balance and Brilliance
Crafted by the "Dali of Perfumery", Baraonda was released in 2016 as an extrait de parfum and has steadily earned its place among the most revered boozy fragrances. In my opinion, it is up there with Tony Iommi Monkey Special and the best among Kilian's repertoire.
From the first spray, Baraonda envelops you in a warm haze of honeyed whiskey. This accord is rich and nuanced, more like a fine single malt rather than a shot glass... and to be clear, we are talking about a mellow scent. Some reviewers claimed that people might think that you had a few drinks, by smelling your "aura"... I find this greatly exaggerated!
As the scent develops, the journey becomes more complex. Fruity nuances (possibly apple or red berries) peek through, adding a subtle sweetness that balances the alcohol. Then the woods: dry, resinous, and slightly smoky. Ambroxan comes in too with a "contemporary", musky sheen, while a rose note adds a floral softness that rounds the composition beautifully... and effectively makes this fragrance 100% unisex.
Baraonda finally settles into a warm and woody skin scent with a lingering trace of that initial whiskey warmth. In my opinion, it is versatile and wearable, despite having a boozy opening.
Performance is on point. It has a moderate projection with good longevity. 8+ hours on skin, longer on fabric. Seasonality wise, anytime but Summer.
All in all, Baraonda remains a masterclass in balance and atmosphere. It’s a nearly perfect fragrance for those who appreciate unisex fragrances and would impress people who are new to Gualtieri's work.
From the first spray, Baraonda envelops you in a warm haze of honeyed whiskey. This accord is rich and nuanced, more like a fine single malt rather than a shot glass... and to be clear, we are talking about a mellow scent. Some reviewers claimed that people might think that you had a few drinks, by smelling your "aura"... I find this greatly exaggerated!
As the scent develops, the journey becomes more complex. Fruity nuances (possibly apple or red berries) peek through, adding a subtle sweetness that balances the alcohol. Then the woods: dry, resinous, and slightly smoky. Ambroxan comes in too with a "contemporary", musky sheen, while a rose note adds a floral softness that rounds the composition beautifully... and effectively makes this fragrance 100% unisex.
Baraonda finally settles into a warm and woody skin scent with a lingering trace of that initial whiskey warmth. In my opinion, it is versatile and wearable, despite having a boozy opening.
Performance is on point. It has a moderate projection with good longevity. 8+ hours on skin, longer on fabric. Seasonality wise, anytime but Summer.
All in all, Baraonda remains a masterclass in balance and atmosphere. It’s a nearly perfect fragrance for those who appreciate unisex fragrances and would impress people who are new to Gualtieri's work.
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