4
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Quilombo
feminine
Created by Julian Bedel
Quilombo by Fueguia 1833 is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Quilombo was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Julian Bedel. Top note is Milk; middle notes are Caramel and Mexican Vanilla; base note is Sugar. "In colonial Brazil, Quilombos were synonymous of resistance and independence. Protected by a labyrinth of rivers and impenetrable forests, these fugitive worlds encapsulated an untouched tropical landscape. Mixing together native and African roots, a wild atmosphere emerged full of dances, rhythms and delicious flavors made from cupuacú and dulce de leche (a candied concentration made from burnt milk)." - a note from the brand. Quilombo by Fueguia 1833 is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Quilombo was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Julian Bedel. Top note is milk; middle notes are caramel and mexican vanilla; base note is sugar.
Best Season
100%
Win
45%
Spr
27%
Sum
94%
Fall
Day & Night
90%
Day
64%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
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User Ratings
269 votes
4.01
Love it
13249%
Like it
7126%
OK
218%
Dislike
2610%
Hate it
197%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 19 community opinions from Reddit
7.2
/ 10 community score
Fueguia 1833 is recognized by the community for creating genuinely unique, high-quality fragrances with distinctive Argentine botanical inspiration and beautiful brand presentation. However, the brand's exorbitant pricing combined with disappointing longevity and silage issues makes them difficult to recommend to most fragrance enthusiasts, positioning them primarily as luxury collector pieces for the wealthy rather than practical everyday fragrances.
Strengths
- Exceptional scent quality and unique compositions with interesting botanical notes
- Beautiful store experiences and knowledgeable, friendly staff
- Distinctive artistic presentation including elegant bottle design and displays
- High-quality ingredients with refined, subtle scent profiles
Weaknesses
- Extremely high prices that many find unjustifiable ($250+ for sample sets, $300+ for 100ml bottles)
- Poor longevity and silage - fragrances fade to skin scents within 30 minutes
- Oily formulations that leave residue on skin
- Strict no-refund policy and potential for asthma/sensitivity reactions in some users
Best for
Luxury fragrance collectors with significant budgetsThose seeking unique, conversation-starting scentsSpecial occasions and intimate settings where subtle projection is desiredFans of sandalwood, amber, and botanically-inspired compositions
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
