Coal by Andrea Maack
Men Women 2012
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Description
Andrea Maack Coal is an aromatic woody fragrance created for men and women. Launched in 2012, the nose behind this composition is Richard Ibanez. The top notes unfold with pink pepper, juniper berries, and Sichuan pepper; the heart reveals coal, Egyptian papyrus, and cedar; while the base notes close the structure with sandalwood, leather, and patchouli.
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Key notes
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Top
pink pepper
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Heart
Coal
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Base
sandalwood
Community
104 votes
- Positive 86%
- Negative 13%
- Neutral 1.0%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
409 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
104 votes
Season
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62 votes
Time of day
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36 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Coal
Andrea Maack Coal is an aromatic woody fragrance created for men and women. Launched in 2012, the nose behind this composition is Richard Ibanez. The top notes unfold with pink pepper, juniper berries, and Sichuan pepper; the heart reveals coal, Egyptian papyrus, and cedar; while the base notes close the structure with sandalwood, leather, and patchouli.
Spices Green, herbal and fougère Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
30 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Intimate
43 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
7 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
4 votes
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Brasidas
Andrea Maack Coal isn’t a masterpiece, but in a store full of gems, it really stopped me in my tracks. It smells like something you already know, but with its own twist, especially in the dry-down: it’s like all the notes suddenly come together. I see this as 100% masculine, dry, and spicy; at first, it’s cedar and raw pepper, nothing sweet. If you like cedar, you’re off to a great start, but the magic happens in the dry-down: the cedar calms down, blending with leather, papyrus, and a touch of acidic citrus. After two hours, only a relaxing, almost sweet sandalwood remains. The coal is noticeable, reminiscent of woods with burning incense, but here it’s more like burnt wood—a dry sensation that’s hard to explain but works. Longevity and quality: just approved, and the price isn’t abusive. It lasts 4 or 5 hours, which could be better, and the sillage is low.