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ALTAIA

Amank'ay

Name: Amank'ay
Brand: ALTAIA
Price: 222.93 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$222.93

€190

Description

Amank'ay by ALTAIA opens with a sparkling, almost luminous quality, where the crispness of nashi pear meets a gentle hint of pink pepper, creating an inviting and slightly fruity introduction. As it settles, a delicate lotus flower emerges, softened by the subtle, clean muskiness of Helvetolide, lending an ethereal and aquatic depth to the heart. The fragrance then gracefully transitions into a warm, creamy drydown, where ambrette seeds provide a soft, skin-like warmth, beautifully grounded by the smooth, comforting embrace of sandalwood. This scent evokes a feeling of serene beauty and tender affection, like a quiet moment in a blooming meadow. Perfumer: Coralie Spicher

Scent Profile

Floral

Aquatic

Fruity

Soft Spicy

Musky

Woody

Creamy

Notes

Top Notes

Nashi Pear

Pink Pepper

Middle Notes

Helvetolide

Lotus

Base Notes

Ambrette Seed

Sandalwood

About ALTAIA

ALTAIA is a luxury fragrance collection created by Marina Sersale and Sebastián Alvarez Murena, founded on a remarkable true story of two families connected 140+ years ago in Argentina who rediscovered their intertwined history and fell in love in Italy in 2001. The brand celebrates the art of perfumery and storytelling through scent, with each Eau de Parfum containing olfactory elements associated with strands of the founders' interlaced past and present. ALTAIA is known for its modern, elegant, and minimalist design philosophy that allows the fragrances to speak for themselves, producing exquisite scents that are compelling, emotional, timeless, and contemporary.

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Perfumer

Coralie Spicher

Coralie Spicher graduated in Biochemistry from the University of Geneva before moving to Paris to pursue a Master's degree at the Ecole Supérieure du Parfum, where she honed her perfumery skills. In 2018, she joined Firmenich (now dsm-firmenich) in Geneva as a perfumer, specializing in chromatography and the art of fragrance creation. Based in Paris, she discovered her passion for perfumery at age 12 upon receiving her first perfume, blending her scientific background with olfactive artistry.

Reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers often describe Amank'ay as a light, airy, and subtly evolving scent, starting with a watery fruity freshness that gradually transforms into a warmer, creamier, and delicate experience. Many find it pleasant and calming, though some note its subtle projection.

Pros

Quality composition: The fragrance is noted for its sparkling, luminous opening and a beautiful, soft drydown that feels like a warm, enveloping hug.

Vibe and emotions: It's often described as comforting, invigorating, and capable of evoking a sense of calm, like a 'meditation in a bottle' or a 'dream-like lotus flower dance'.

Scent evolution: While starting fresh and watery, the scent develops into a warmer, creamier, and woodier profile, offering an interesting progression on the skin.

Cons

Performance limitation: Some reviewers express concern about its performance, noting that the initial fresh pear scent can fade quickly, and the overall projection might be subtle.