Sulawesi by Bombay Perfumery bottle
Bombay Perfumery

Sulawesi

4.0/5 · 6 votes Masculine 2016
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.0/5
Sillage3.5/5
Day100
Night100
Fall100
Spring67
Winter67
Summer33
Our take

Sulawesi opens with bergamot, cardamom, and coriander. The citrus is bright and immediate, while the spices add a dry, slightly herbal edge. This opening feels clean and structured rather than heavy. The heart introduces apple, cinnamon, and rose. The apple brings a crisp sweetness that the cinnamon warms, and the rose sits quietly in the background without dominating. The spices remain prominent as the middle develops, creating a bridge between the fresh top and the deeper base. The transition is smooth, moving from the initial citrus and herbs into a warmer, fruit-driven center.

The base consists of amber, patchouli, and tobacco. The amber adds a resinous warmth, the patchouli contributes an earthy depth, and the tobacco lends a dry, slightly rugged character. The overall composition stays within the warm spicy, amber, and aromatic accords throughout its development. The synthetic edge in the apple note feels a bit sharp against the natural spice elements, and the rose lacks the fullness found in similar compositions. The fragrance stays linear in its spice profile, offering little evolution once the base settles.

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