Andrea Maack Ceramic Review (Alienor Massenet) 2023 “Nordic Heritage”

Andrea Maack Ceramic

Andrea Maack Ceramic by Olya Bar©

The embrace of luxurious skincare as it glides tenderly against your skin, accompanied by the sleek ceramic vessel encapsulating the velvety texture of buttery cream—a moment of grounding self-care. A full immersion into the breathtaking waters of Icelandic Blue Lagoon. Its ritual of indulgence is embodied in Andrea Maack Ceramic.

ceramic Andrea Maack

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Rooted in Nordic heritage and Andrea’s artistic vision, this brand’s DNA is etched into each fragrance, brought to life on the olfactory canvas by skilled perfumers who grasp the essence she seeks to convey. This composition brought to life by Alienor Massenet opens with the subtle powdery notes intertwined with sweet florals, enveloped in a soft musk embrace, while glimpses of mineral notes add depth and structure. The scent truly captures the essence of pottery—cool, fresh, and reminiscent of wet, fine clay. An argillaceous charm that emanates just as the earth welcomes the first drops of rain.

Blue Lagoon Iceland

Blue Lagoon, Iceland 2017 by Olya Bar

My memory leaps back to 2017 when I first visited Iceland—a breath of invigorating Nordic air greeted me as I stepped out of the airport. The fragrance of crisp, clean, and almost aldehydic air left me thirsting for every gulp. This is precisely where a spritz of Andrea Maack Ceramic transports me to. Its opening releases a slightly metallic, zingy burst of foliage and crunchy apple, followed by the sparkling luminosity of freesia and lily of the valley—a scent reminiscent of high-end soaps found in luxury hotels, waiting to be unwrapped on a vanity tray in your room.

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Andrea Maack Ceramic is a fragrance that whisks you away to the luxurious spas of Iceland, where relaxation envelops you like freshly laundered linens and a comforting second skin. Picture the stark contrast of freezing cold air mingling with the delicate caress of hot lagoon waters, washing away all worldly worries and stress. As you wear Andrea Maack Ceramic , you’ll be transported to a realm of pure sensory delight of delicate musk and warm amber, reminiscent of clay slathered on the skin and the unforgettable sensation of meditative floating in the embrace of nature’s gentle arms.

Blue Lagoon Iceland

Iceland 2017 by Olya Bar

This evocative fragrance gracefully reflects the beauty of Nordic heritage, where the rugged landscape comes alive with glorious legends and mesmerizing tales of witches and Celtic art. As I immerse myself in Ceramic, I feel a profound connection to the moody nature, shrouded in mystic fog, and the enchanting folklore creatures that inhabit the land. Though I long to return to that magical place, for now, I find solace in dousing myself in this fragrance, allowing it to spirit me away to those captivating realms.

Andrea Maack Ceramic offers an exquisite escape to the serene spas of Iceland, leaving you embraced in a cocoon of tranquility and the enchanting essence of its Nordic heritage, as if every spritz unlocks a portal to a realm of mystical wonders.

Notes: Foliage, Apple, Freesia, White and Purple Flowers, Lily of the Valley, Musk, Woody Amber.

Disclaimer: The bottle was kindly gifted to me by Twisted Lily, where I am a Digital Marketing Strategist but opinions and nose are my own.

Olya Bar, Editor.

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Editor’s Note: We have reviewed Andrea Maack’s previous six perfumes: Coal (2012),  Silk (2012), Dark 2012), Sharp, (2011) Craft, (2011) and Smart (2011).

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3 comments

  • What a lovely review! Aldehydic air…i guess i need to visit Iceland. Sounds so beautiful, especially in this cloying heat.

  • Iceland is a magical place! After your great description, if I come across this fragrance, I will be sure to sample it. Thanks for putting it on my radar

  • selkienorr says:

    Any scent that is able to transport my senses back to the Nordic countries automatically has my interest! This one sounds very intriguing!