#cafedelmar

Café de Mar evokes a seaside retreat with a retro-chic ambiance, blending marine and aquatic notes with a sweet, coffee-tinged opening. The fragrance opens with a crisp, slightly citric apple and a faint coffee note that quickly fades, giving way to a soft, aromatic heart of lavender, freesia, and orris, creating a subtle, relaxing effect. The base features ambergris, vanilla, and a beach sand chord, offering a sumptuous, velvety warmth that lingers gently. While the scent successfully captures a laid-back, coastal atmosphere—ideal for summer days—it leans heavily on ambroxan, which can dominate and feel overdone for some. The longevity is excellent, lasting long beyond the average, and the sillage is moderate to strong, making it wearable in both day and night settings. It resonates most with those drawn to nostalgic 80s-style masculine fragrances with a soft, sweet aquatic identity, akin to classic designer scents like DKNY or L'Homme.