Chan Chan by Botanicae

Packed with white flowers, cocoa, and that sweet, savory Caribbean touch, finishing with tobacco. It delivers 100% on what Botanicae promises. To me, it smells much more feminine than masculine, despite being marketed as unisex, and it’s not gourmand at all. The quality and balance are insane. It’s a beast in projection and longevity, even as an EDT, at a price that’s unbeatable. This is real niche—bold and intense. Try it before buying, because you’ll be carrying a Cuban garden on your skin for hours.

I bought it based on reviews, and I have to say, it didn’t blow my mind, but it’s a peculiar scent. It hit strong with gardenia and orange blossom, lots of petit grain that later blended with tobacco. The cocoa was barely noticeable. Once it dried down, it became sweet and spicy. I’d say it’s more masculine unisex or just unisex due to the sweetness; nothing like a typical feminine smell. I was disappointed because I expected something more subtle. The good news is it lasts longer than many EDPs, even from the same brand, which is curious. Don’t buy it blind.

This is the brand that has surprised me the most this year, hands down. Quality perfumes, fair prices, and modern packaging. None of their scents disappoint; they exude skill and care in their blends. They’re at the top of my preferences. Bravo.

I think it’s a sublime, elegant, optimistic perfume so suggestive that I’ll adore it from now on.

A beautiful perfume that delivers on its promise: your dream journey to Cuba. On my skin, it’s a fairly discreet white floral, nothing harsh, ‘cheesy,’ or overly dense. At first, it smells fresh, perhaps due to the petit grain, but then it becomes sweeter and more floral. I perceive the floral accord as a whole rather than individual notes. It’s vanilla-like, warm, and slightly spiced when dry, without becoming gourmand (the cocoa isn’t very noticeable on my skin). Throughout its evolution, I notice that sweet smoky touch of tobacco. Don’t be fooled; it’s not your typical delicate, powdery floral. It’s well-balanced with tobacco, and honestly, if you’re men who like sweet perfumes, I see it as 100% unisex. Quite versatile, though I prefer wearing it out in moderate or cold temperatures. Performance: moderate projection, lasts about 6-8 hours on skin and longer on clothes. And it’s true that when it seems to have faded, it returns in surprising bursts. Considering it’s an EDT, there’s nothing to complain about. It performs better than many EDPs that cost double or triple the price. The bottle is beautifully crafted: heavy glass, nice engraving, wooden cap, and a good atomizer… gorgeous. Anyway, Botanicae offers niche-quality perfumes at very affordable prices. 40 euros for 100ml (and even cheaper with codes) is a steal. All the ones I’ve tried from this house have been great. This is the first I bought, but it won’t be the last.