Champaca by Maison Jacynthe bottle
Maison Jacynthe

Champaca

Feminine 2022
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.0/5
Sillage3.8/5
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Fall100
Winter100
Summer0
Our take

Champaca opens with pomelo and mandarin orange. The citrus is bright and clean, giving the first moments a clear, sunny tone. It moves forward quickly and does not linger as the main focus.

The heart brings rose and magnolia into the foreground. The rose feels soft and powdered, while the magnolia adds a creamy, slightly lush floral layer. Together they create a rounded floral center that feels composed and steady.

Vanilla and cedar form the base and take up most of the experience. The vanilla is smooth and lightly sweet, resting against the dry, straight lines of cedar. The wood keeps the vanilla from feeling heavy, and the two stay close together as the scent settles.

The blend suits cooler air and quieter days when a warm floral feels comforting rather than loud. The limitation here is the cedar. It stays dry and linear, so the base never develops much depth or movement once the vanilla settles in.

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