Chariot of the Sun by Antonio Maretti bottle
Antonio Maretti

Chariot of the Sun

3.7/5 · 9 votes Unisex 2025
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.6/5
Sillage3.0/5
Day75
Night25
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Our take

Chariot of the Sun is a daytime statement for people who want a floral that refuses to be timid. The opening coriander and saffron give the honey and caramel a savory edge, so the sweetness never collapses into a plain sugar rush. Jasmine and Turkish rose carry the heart with a thick, golden weight, and the vanilla smooths the petals without turning the blend gourmand. Oud and patchouli in the base add a resinous depth that keeps the white flowers from floating away, while benzoin and labdanum press the whole composition into something warm and slightly sticky. This is for the wearer who treats a bright morning like an occasion worth dressing up, not someone looking for a sheer skin scent to disappear into the background.

The saffron here acts like a spotlight on the rose, making the floral accords feel intentional rather than decorative. Coriander sparks against the honey so the opening reads as spiced nectar instead of candy, and the caramel lingers just long enough to remind you that this fragrance enjoys its own richness. Vanilla bridges the heart and the base, letting the oud arrive without a harsh transition. Labdanum wraps the patchouli in a resin that feels sunlit, not shadowed, which is why the whole structure holds together in open air. The argument for wearing it before sunset rests on how the white flowers stay bold when the saffron refuses to let them

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