Que Chimba! by Lorenzo Pazzaglia

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Que Chimba! by Lorenzo Pazzaglia is an oriental floral fragrance that blends fruity freshness with warm, spicy, and resinous depth. It opens with guava, cloves, anise seeds, lychee, and peach, followed by a heart of cinnamon, ginger, tonka beans, tobacco, cedarwood, heliotrope, orchid, and sandalwood. The base is rich with patchouli, rose, vanilla, benzoin, ambergris, and amber. Those drawn to complex contrasts of fruity, floral, spicy, and ambery elements will find this scent compelling.

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Ambrosia

Ambrosia by Byermia £125.00

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  • Key notes:
  • civet
  • coconut
  • guava
  • heliotrope
  • mango
  • mimosa
  • orris (iris root)
  • peach
  • plumeria
  • sandalwood
  • tuberose
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #powdery
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • fruity
  • vintage/old school

Inspired by the mythical nectar of the gods, Ambrosia opens with the sweet, delicate notes of plumeria and mango, layered with the lush richness of peach, lychee, and coconut. The heart reveals the creamy depth of heliotrope, musk, and guava, while wafts of French orris, Mysore and Sri Lankan sandalwood, Indian tuberose and vintage Ethiopian civet evoke a divine atmosphere—capturing the essence of heavenly indulgence.

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Tropical

Tropical by Arquiste £195.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • ginger
  • guava
  • lime
  • plumeria
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • woody

A juicy, decadent take on tropical fruits, flowers and woods. Inspired by a modernist garden in the old city of Mêrida, Yucatán. The balmy air fills with the heady scent of champaca orchids, ripe guava, fresh ginger, jasmine sambac, Mexican vanilla and mahogany. A spritz of paradise.

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Tabac Rouge

Tabac Rouge by Phaedon Paris £130.00

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  • Key notes:
  • benzoin
  • cinnamon
  • ginger
  • tobacco
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

Inspired by an Art Deco skyscraper and the paintings of Tamara de Lempicka, Tabac Rouge is a striking androgynous fragrance, conjuring up curling tendrils of incense and tobacco smoke. Turkish tobacco absolute is warmed by ginger and cinnamon, with a luxuriant hint of honey. Tabac Rouge dries down to a lush base of Siam benzoin and musk. 

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Davana & Vanille

Davana & Vanille by 100BON £35.00

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  • Key notes:
  • lychee
  • sandalwood
  • tonka beans
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • floral
  • fruity

Refocus and reconnect with yourself with joy. With its deliciously fruity aromas, this fragrance brings us a feeling of warmth and fullness.

Perfumer:  Serge de Oliveira

"For Davana & Vanille Bourbon, I wanted a gourmet Vanilla reminiscent of Pasteis de nata, a famous Portuguese pastry whose traditional recipe can be found in Lisbon. Its sweet scent takes me back to my childhood in the streets of the capital during peaceful days with my family. These precious and happy moments were an unprecedented inspiration for this fragrance. The fruity and herbaceous facet of Davana essential oil is then softened by a warm and appetizing Vanilla to reveal a modern and striking chypre."

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Spice Must Flow

Spice Must Flow by Etat Libre d'Orange £240.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • cinnamon
  • cumin
  • ginger
  • incense
  • patchouli
  • rose
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • spicy
  • woody

The Orange Extraordinaire collection.

An homage to the role of spices in Western perfumery, history and culture. Naturally it’s a majestic aromatic flow of cinnamon and ginger, with numerous sparks of pepper and a rich incense background.

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Moth
  • Key notes:
  • ambergris
  • cinnamon
  • gaiac / guaiac wood
  • heliotrope
  • honey
  • incense
  • orris (iris root)
  • rose
  • saffron
  • smoke
  • Tags:
  • #smoky
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • woody

Perfumer: Tomoo Inaba

Rich and gothic Moth starts with a heavy dose of dark spices to jolt your senses before settling into a dusting of honey-sweet rose and powdery florals. Slowly, it tests its wings, taking flight on an exotic journey of nagarmotha, guaiac wood and patchouli. Beneath it all lingers a smoky undertone that serves as a constant reminder to fluttering creatures of the danger in the tantalizing flame.

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Esprit de Contradiction

Esprit de Contradiction by Maison Matine £60.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cedarwood
  • cloves
  • ginger
  • lemon
  • sage
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • citrusy
  • spicy

Aromatic sage, coriander and black pepper combine with mandarin and lemon for laid-back sophistication. Vetiver and musk give it muscle, while orris provides lean, refined woodiness. 

 

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White

White by Comme Des Garcons £100.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cardamom
  • cinnamon
  • cloves
  • coriander
  • lily-of-the-valley
  • marigold
  • nutmeg
  • rose
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy

White is a bright and lively fragrance built around the friction between hot spices and suave florals. The cinnamon, clove and cardamom opening suggests candied red hots, which makes it all the more surprising when the melange of rose de Mai and lily of the valley softly asserts itself. The undertone of tagete, with its bitter herbalness, keeps White from getting too “pretty-pretty”.

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Hélène

Hélène by Rance 1795 £110.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • jasmine
  • magnolia
  • patchouli
  • peach
  • pear
  • tonka beans
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #sexy
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • fruity

Hélène Napoleone was the daughter of Napoleon’s last lover, Albine de Montholon, and although it was never confirmed if the now-exiled Emperor was indeed her father, he did give her his name, so…? Her namesake fragrance is a vivacious bouquet of fruits and florals, headlined by sparkling pear and creamy magnolia. The charm deepens with the amber base, warmed by sandalwood and patchouli.

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Stercus

Stercus by Orto Parisi £155.00

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  • Key notes:
  • anise seeds
  • heliotrope
  • leather
  • oud
  • Tags:
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • spicy

Stercus never lies.
A part of the essential body functioning and a natural way to fertilize the soil.
It is the secret sweetness that attracts, and the animalic side that offends.

A sign of an infinite life circle.
The smell of an end and the beginning.

About Que Chimba! by Lorenzo Pazzaglia

How does Que Chimba! differ from these similar fragrances?
Que Chimba! stands out by combining a complex blend of fruity, spicy, floral, and ambery notes with an oriental floral character. Many of the similar fragrances focus more on specific facets such as smoky, fresh, or sweet notes, while Que Chimba! balances these elements to create a multifaceted scent.
Which perfumes share the spicy notes found in Que Chimba!?
Several fragrances share spicy notes like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger including Tabac Rouge, Spice Must Flow, White, and Esprit de Contradiction. These perfumes highlight different combinations and intensities of spice, from fresh and clean to smoky and beastly.
Are any of these perfumes more suitable for warmer weather than Que Chimba!?
Ambrosia, Tropical, and Esprit de Contradiction are fresher and lighter in character, making them more suitable for warmer weather. They emphasise fresh, fruity, or herbal notes rather than the richer, warmer oriental floral nature of Que Chimba!.