Aguamadera

Bought a bottle of this at their shop in CDMX (which -- if you get a chance, go go go!! an incredible experience.) Was surprised to see middling reviews here, this is basically my platonic ideal of an everyday, masc-leaning green scent, and after a year no regrets shelling out for it, it's a whole-bottle type for me for sure. So wearable but intriguing. Juicy wet leaves but more grounded and not quite as literal as their Monstera, which I love in theory but could see myself getting weary of over time. I want to say their is a white creamy floral hiding in here as well which just sings with the cedar and lasts well into the day. I wish this house wasn't so hard to get in the US, but it's so worth seeking out their stuff just for how unique they are.

Aquamadera is a fairly simple fragrance, and smells like the listed notes. It leans suprisingly masculine, with a "blue" streak that I can't pin on any one accord. It's not really spicy, incense-y, or aquatic in an obvious way. But it does have a dark, handsome, smoothness. Very smooth! Although a lot of people say it is a freshie, to me, this is a deeper perfume, and reminds me of summer nights. I definitely get a sort of tequila smell. This also shares the peppery and green freshness that is present in all of these Xinu fragrances. I also get a lovely, soft smokiness from the guaiac wood. Reminds me of one of the male-targeted releases from Jo Malone but I can't place my finger on which. Maybe Cypress & Grapevine? Really, really lovely! 4/5

Beautiful unisex (slightly masculine leaning) freshie with a fresh burst of lime and a light woody drydown. Feels like taking a tequila shot (salt, lime, the works) on the beach, followed by a trek home through a tropical forest. Bought this at the Xinu store on Marsella in CDMX- such a lovely space, the staff were so nice! They spritzed the bag with the scent which was so mesmerizing walking out of the store with the scent of Aguamadera wafting around me.

for a heady july night after thunderstorms all afternoon - you grab mezcal on the rocks and sit on the patio with your lover before escaping the heat and humidity by seeing a black and white foreign film. the heat has burned off enough after for an hourlong walk home where you talk about poetry and reality tv.

Extremely beautiful fresh scent with a perfect blend of citrusy and spicy notes. I can feel cardamom and coriander. Also soft, green and powdery notes - violet leaves, maybe? Subtle sweetness and smooth woody base. Amazing! Follow me on IG: scent.guide