Yekipé Pura Pasion by Joaquin Cortes bottle
Joaquin Cortes

Yekipé Pura Pasion

4.4/5 · 7 votes Feminine 2015
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Character

Longevity3.1/5
Sillage3.0/5
Day100
Night0
Spring100
Summer33
Fall33
Winter33
Our take

Yekipé Pura Pasion can feel a little disjointed when the citrus and the florals meet. The tangerine and orange arrive with a brisk, sunny brightness, but the pink pepper adds a sharp edge that does not always blend smoothly with the heart. Nectarine brings a soft, juicy fruitiness that tries to bridge the gap, yet the iris and tuberose sometimes compete rather than support each other. The tuberose leans creamy and heady, while the iris stays dry and reserved, creating a middle that shifts between sweet and powdery without settling into a clear direction.

The base grounds the composition with sandalwood and oakmoss. Sandalwood offers a smooth, creamy wood that calms the brighter opening, and oakmoss adds an earthy, mossy depth that keeps the sweetness from becoming too light. Ambergris ties the woody and earthy elements together with a warm, amber-like glow. The overall character stays citrus, sweet, and powdery, with woody and fruity facets that feel more suited to a bright, sunlit room than a dim space. It suits someone who enjoys a fruity floral with noticeable powder and earth, but those who prefer a seamless blend may find the transitions awkward.

The scent sits on the skin like a slice of nectarine resting on a wooden vanity beside a jar of iris powder, with a breeze carrying a faint green moss through an open window.

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