Deluxe by M. Asam bottle
M. Asam

Deluxe

5.0/5 · 1 votes Feminine 2013
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity4.0/5
Sillage5.0/5
Day100
Night100
Fall100
Winter100
Spring50
Summer50
Our take

Deluxe presents white flowers, cashmere musk, patchouli, vanilla, amber, and a powdery, animalic, woody, warm spicy, and balsamic character all at once. The white floral element is prominent and softened by the musk. Vanilla and amber add a golden, resinous weight. Patchouli brings an earthy, slightly dark edge that keeps the florals from feeling entirely bright. The overall impression is warm and rounded, with the balsamic and woody facets giving it a resinous depth. It feels composed for a wearer who enjoys dense, layered accords rather than a single clear note standing out.

As the scent develops, the vanilla and amber become more dominant, creating a thick, sweet warmth. The cashmere musk and powdery accord wrap around the patchouli, softening its rougher edges until it reads as a smooth, dark foundation. The animalic facet grows more noticeable here, adding a slightly indolic, skin-like quality to the white flowers. This phase is heavy and enveloping, with the balsamic notes contributing a sticky, resinous feel. The woods ground the sweetness so it does not float, but the density means the fragrance sits close and feels quite rich on the skin.

The powdery aspect becomes more pronounced in the final stage, mixing with the amber to create a vintage, slightly cosmetic dryness. The white flowers linger in the background, now fully merged with the musk and vanilla. The limitation here is the animalic note, which can feel sharp and slightly sour against the sweet base. For some wearers, this facet turns the warm spice into an uncomfortable, almost medicinal sharpness. It is a specific, heavy profile that demands tolerance for that particular edge.

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