Chanalaj by SIAM 1928 bottle
SIAM 1928

Chanalaj

4.4/5 · 20 votes Unisex 2019
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
BorneolStrobilanthes Callosus
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.1/5
Sillage2.8/5
Day64
Night91
Summer100
Spring82
Fall27
Winter0
Our take

Wear Chanalaj when the air is warm enough that a light breeze carries scent through an open window. It suits someone who enjoys a floral that feels both dressed up and slightly untamed, moving through a garden party where the lights have just been switched on. The person who reaches for this bottle does not want a safe, minimal skin scent. They want a composition that announces a full bouquet and lets it unfold in public spaces.

Borneol and bergamot lead with a sharp, camphor edge that cuts through the initial sweetness of mandarin and pink grapefruit. The heart is a dense cluster of mimosa, night blooming jasmine, and ylang-ylang, creating a yellow floral weight that feels powdery rather than fresh. Lotus and water lily add a cool, aquatic lift that keeps the petals from feeling heavy. As it settles, sandalwood and cashmeran provide a smooth, woody foundation, while white musk leaves a clean, balsamic trace on the skin. The blend is sweet but balanced by that opening herbal bite, resulting in a complex, slightly synthetic floral that demands attention in the humid evening air

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