Imagine a trip to an exquisite destination in the heart of Africa. It was an adventurous day filled with intriguing sights, and now, on the terrace of your lodge, you’re watching the inexpressibly beautiful landscape of the sunset, while tasting a French dessert. A unique blend of contrasting senses: the sweet taste, the rich aroma, and the amber color of the blazing sun on the horizon. Pierre Guillaume’s 10 Aomassai is the olfactory equivalent of this journey. A unity of the intensity of life under the sun and the elegance of French cuisine.
Right from the opening, the perfume feels like stepping into a spice market at golden hour. Caramelized hazelnuts and sweetened milk give the top notes a toasted, nutty softness that feels both familiar and luxurious. There's an edible warmth here that draws the senses in gently, like praline melting in the sun. However, to prevent the perfume from being a shallow, purely gourmand scent, the nose creates an earthy, barrel-matured boozy nuance using licorice, hay, and bitter orange. This is the very part of Aomassai that makes this perfume unmistakable and unforgettable.
Underneath, where balsams and light smoke merge with exotic woods, there’s a resinous and slightly toasted character that conveys the composition's texture and dimension.
Once settled on the skin, it develops into a mellow, smooth, and lasting scent that feels nurturing and radiant, like skin warmed by the sun.
10 Aomassai might be a gourmand fragrance, but it’s certainly a perfume that demands attention. Due to its enormous longevity—like all Pierre Guillaume perfumes—and impossible-to-ignore sillage, the scent gets your attention undoubtedly.
