‘As the golden sun melted into the Atlantic, Salvador da Bahia revealed itself in layers of scent and sound. As the starting point of the legendary Cocoa Route, this vibrant city led perfumer Alexandra Carlin to lush rainforests, cocoa plantations, and the rhythmic pulse of Bahian life. From the moment she arrived, Alexandra was captivated. She wandered through cacao groves where the air was thick with the bittersweet aroma of ripe pods and damp earth. The warm breeze carried whispers of the ocean, mingling with sunlit warmth, soft spice, and a creamy sweetness that lingered like a memory in the forest’s shade. For Alexandra Carlin, it is the color and rhythm of Salvador da Bahia -bottled in scent. A fragrance that captures the vibrant soul of Bahia, where tropical nature meets joyful indulgence and sun-warmed sensuality. It opens with the sunlit nuttiness of Brazilian cashew and the spiciness of Cardamom Oil. At the heart, addictive Cocoa Shell Extract, inspired by Bahia’s Cocoa Route, melts into Orris, evoking Brazil’s lush textures and sweet warmth. Patchouli oil anchors the scent with earthy depth -an homage to Bahia’s red soil and golden sunsets. A Brazilian fragrance of joy, rhythm, and color, each flourish on Bahia’s vibrant canvas.’ – Contes de Parfums
