Baraonda

Nasomatto Baraonda dupe, inspired by the original

Baraonda is a bold, boozy extrait from the Italian niche house Nasomatto, known for its intense, characterful perfumes sold in small hand blown bottles. The name means chaos or uproar, and the scent leans into that with a strong whiskey note. Our interpretation rebuilds that warm, intoxicating character as a long lasting eau de parfum made in the EU.

The Story Behind the Scent

Nasomatto, meaning crazy nose, is the project of perfumer Alessandro Gualtieri, who builds scents around emotion and impact rather than trends. Baraonda is one of the house’s most popular, designed to smell like a warm, smoky bar, all whiskey, wood and skin. It is concentrated as an extrait, so even the original is meant to be worn in small doses.

The whiskey note is what defines it, a boozy, slightly sweet warmth that sits over a rounded heart of rose, ambrette and woods. The base of musk, ambroxan and amber gives it a smooth, skin like depth that makes it feel sensual and close. It reads bold and grown up, the kind of scent that gets noticed. Our version captures that same boozy woody warmth at a fraction of the niche price.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

We do not claim this is identical, because no interpretation ever is. What we have captured is the original’s boozy whiskey opening and its warm, musky amber base. Ours is blended at up to 40% perfume oil, so it projects clearly early on and lingers on skin and fabric, much like the concentrated extrait it takes after.

Who It’s For

This is for anyone drawn to a bold, boozy, sensual woody scent with real warmth. It suits autumn and winter and evening wear, where its whiskey and amber depth feels most at home. Unisex in character, it wears easily on anyone who likes a rich, grown up fragrance.

Notes

Top: Whiskey

Heart: Rose, Ambrette, Woody Notes

Base: Musk, Ambroxan, Amber

How it Smells

The opening is warm and boozy, with a strong whiskey note giving a slightly sweet, intoxicating lift. It feels bold and grown up from the first spray.

The heart rounds out the booze, with rose, ambrette and soft woods adding warmth and depth. This keeps the whiskey from feeling raw and gives it a smoother, more rounded character.

The base is smooth and skin like, with musk, ambroxan and amber wrapping everything in a warm, sensual finish. It dries down close to the skin, leaving a boozy, warm woody trail.

Common Questions

Is this the original Nasomatto fragrance?

No. This is our own interpretation of the Baraonda scent profile, rebuilt at up to 40% perfume oil. It is not the branded fragrance and does not use the same formula.

Is Baraonda a sweet perfume?

Not exactly. It has a warm, slightly sweet whiskey note, but it reads as a boozy woody scent rather than a sugary gourmand, grounded by musk and amber.

When is the best time to wear it?

It is at its best in autumn and winter and in the evening, when its boozy, warm depth feels most fitting.

How long does it last?

Our version is blended at a high perfume oil concentration, well above a standard spray, so most wearers get a full day on skin and longer on clothing. Longevity always varies a little with skin type and weather.

Is it for men or women?

It reads as unisex. Baraonda works comfortably on anyone drawn to a boozy woody style, regardless of gender.

Does it smell like the original?

It is built to sit very close to the original’s character across its top, heart and base. No interpretation is ever identical, but the overall impression is faithful to Baraonda.

Disclaimer

Nasomatto and Baraonda are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Nasomatto in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.