Malabar by Code Deco bottle
Code Deco

Malabar

3.7/5 · 3 votes Masculine 2015
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Sillage2.5/5
Day50
Night50
Spring100
Summer50
Winter50
Fall0
Our take

Mandarin orange and bergamot lead the entrance, bright and quick. Green leaves keep the citrus from feeling heavy. The spices arrive fast. Pepper and ginger bite first, then nutmeg and cardamom settle in. The shift happens early.

The heart sits close to the skin. Nutmeg and ginger feel dry, not sweet. Cardamom gives a cool lift that keeps the pepper from taking over. It reads more aromatic than hot.

Patchouli and moss take their time. The base feels earthy and grounded. Cedar and sandalwood add a clean wood tone that never turns sharp. Musk softens the edges without making it powdery. The drydown stays green and woody for a long stretch.

The moss pulls the whole composition toward the forest floor. It fits a walk under wet trees or a bright morning on a cool sidewalk. Wear it when the air feels fresh and the light is clear. The final impression is mossy and musky.

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