Felino

Felino from Carner Barcelona, released in 2020, is a dark, sensual floral amber with a nutty, animalic edge. People describe it as gourmand, floral and amber all at once, while about half also notice spice, leather and citrus.

Absinthe gives the opening a bitter, herbal, wormwood-like bite, softened by hazelnut, which adds a toasted, creamy sweetness, and bergamot, which brings a brief citrus lift. The heart is rich and heady: ylang-ylang offers a creamy, banana-like floral tone, jasmine a sunny radiance, clove a warm, slightly medicinal spice, and leather a smooth, feline texture. The base is resinous and warm, with myrrh, opoponax and styrax giving balsamic, smoky sweetness, vanilla a creamy depth and civet a musky, animalic warmth.

It can be worn by anyone and suits people who enjoy bold, slightly provocative fragrances. The resins and animalic notes point to autumn and winter evenings, intimate occasions and nights out. Those drawn to leathery, nutty ambers with a white-floral heart should find it a compelling choice.

Felino — unisex fragrance by Carner Barcelona (released 2020). Top notes: Absinthe, Hazelnut, Bergamot. Heart notes: Leather, Clove, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang. Base notes: Myrrh, Civet, Opoponax, Vanilla, Styrax. — Parfica open fragrance database