Bahiana, from Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier was released in 2005. The perfumer behind this creation is Jeanne-Marie Faugier. It has the top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, and Orange, middle notes of Fir, Guaiac Wood, and Rose, and base notes of Amber, Coconut, and Musk.
This fragrance reminds me in spirit of Batucada by L'Artisan while not smelling like it really, other than being a kind of fresh, fruity, cologne, scent. I get the subtlety and mild creaminess of lactones, which lends a slight coconut quality supporting essentially a mild green, citrus, musk. I really enjoyed it to be honest. Bahiana was all set to be a snorefest but it actually has some really endearing qualities and dries down to a beautiful base, which retains the fresh top notes.
This fragrance reminds me in spirit of Batucada by L'Artisan while not smelling like it really, other than being a kind of fresh, fruity, cologne, scent. I get the subtlety and mild creaminess of lactones, which lends a slight coconut quality supporting essentially a mild green, citrus, musk. I really enjoyed it to be honest. Bahiana was all set to be a snorefest but it actually has some really endearing qualities and dries down to a beautiful base, which retains the fresh top notes.