Buenos Aires Ignacio Figueras

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2019

At a glance

Is Buenos Aires Ignacio Figueras worth trying?

Buenos Aires by Ignacio Figueras is a Oriental fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
rose, fruity, soft spicy with Black Currant, Pink Pepper, Ginger

The first impression

Buenos Aires by Ignacio Figueras is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Buenos Aires was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Carlos Benaïm. Top notes are Black Currant, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Bergamot; middle notes are Turkish Rose, Rose Water and Bay Leaf; base notes are Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver.

What shapes the scent

rose 100%
fruity 85%
soft spicy 70%
floral 60%
woody 50%
amber 40%
warm spicy 35%
aromatic 30%
fresh spicy 25%
patchouli 20%

The perfumer behind it

Carlos Benaïm

Carlos Benaïm

Carlos Benaïm is a perfumer with a diverse portfolio spanning A Lab on Fire, Alfred Dunhill, and Aramis. He created Liquidnight for A Lab on Fire and Century for Alfred Dunhill. His work also includes Quorum for Antonio Puig and Havana Pour Elle for Aramis.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Black Currant Black Currant
Pink Pepper Pink Pepper
Ginger Ginger
Bergamot Bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Turkish Rose Turkish Rose
Rose Water Rose Water
Bay Leaf Bay Leaf

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Amber Amber
Patchouli Patchouli
Vetiver Vetiver

The mood it creates

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Buenos Aires Ignacio Figueras

Essence

The Lover embraces life with sensual intensity, and Buenos Aires’ lush rose and black currant opening embodies this perfectly. They find beauty everywhere-in art, in food, in the curve of a lover’s shoulder. This fragrance’s oriental warmth speaks to their passion for experiences that engage all the senses.

Ginger and pink pepper add playful sparkle, while amber and patchouli in the base suggest depth beneath the charm. They aren’t merely hedonists; they’re connoisseurs of connection, seeking the sublime in every encounter.

Style & Aesthetic

They dress to delight-a silk blouse left artfully unbuttoned, a vintage watch with a story. Colors are rich but never garish; textures beg to be touched. Their aesthetic is unapologetically romantic, favoring pieces with history over anything mass-produced.

Buenos Aires complements this perfectly, its rose water and bay leaf heart feeling both luxurious and intimate. It’s a scent for candlelit dinners and stolen kisses in alleyways.

Philosophy & Values

They believe pleasure is a form of wisdom, that to love well is to live well. The Lover values authenticity in emotion-they’d rather a messy truth than a pretty lie. For them, beauty isn’t frivolous; it’s what makes the unbearable bearable.

The fragrance’s Turkish rose note mirrors their own duality: at once bold and tender, worldly and vulnerable. They understand that true passion requires courage.

Relationships

They draw people like moths to flame, with an energy that’s magnetic but never predatory. Romantic partners are swept up in their intensity, though some may struggle to keep pace. Friends cherish their loyalty and their ability to find joy in small moments.

Like the scent’s good longevity, their impact endures-years later, people still recall how they made them feel seen, desired, alive.

Lifestyle

Their home is a sanctuary of sensory pleasures-fresh flowers, well-seasoned cast iron, records stacked beside a vintage player. Even mundane rituals (morning coffee, evening baths) become ceremonies. They host unforgettable dinners where the wine flows and conversations last until dawn.

Buenos Aires’ moderate sillage suits them: present enough to enchant, never so loud it overwhelms the moment.

Shadow

Their hunger for intensity can sometimes blind them to quieter, steadier forms of love. The patchouli in the base hints at this-a earthy grounding they sometimes resist, fearing it might dull their sparkle. When unbalanced, they risk becoming the Addict, mistaking sensation for meaning.

They must learn that not all fires need to roar; some glow longest as embers.

Conclusion

Buenos Aires Ignacio Figueras is the scent of tango steps in a crowded room, of ripe fruit shared between lovers. It’s for those who kiss with their eyes open, who understand that vulnerability is the ultimate luxury. Like the Lover, it reminds us that life’s richest moments are those felt with the whole heart-unafraid, unreserved, utterly alive.