We Are The Martians Aromatom

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2015

At a glance

Is We Are The Martians Aromatom worth trying?

We Are The Martians by AromAtom is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
warm spicy, amber, woody with Black Pepper, Cardamom, Saffron

The first impression

We Are The Martians by AromAtom is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. We Are The Martians was launched during the 2010's. The nose behind this fragrance is Marina Barcenilla. Top notes are Black Pepper, Cardamom and Saffron; middle notes are Metallic notes, Guaiac Wood and Smoke; base notes are Cashmere Wood, Frankincense, Amber and Musk.

What shapes the scent

warm spicy 100%
amber 85%
woody 70%
fresh spicy 60%
metallic 50%
musky 40%
smoky 35%
aromatic 30%
powdery 25%
mineral 20%

The perfumer behind it

Marina Barcenilla

Marina Barcenilla

Marina Barcenilla is a perfumer with her own brand, Marina Barcenilla Parfums, and has also worked with AromAtom. Her catalog includes Black Osmanthus, India, Patchouli Clouds, and Spring Rain from her own line, as well as Ground Control, Moon Walk, Out Of This World, and We Are The Martians for AromAtom. She creates both conceptual and naturalistic fragrances.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Black Pepper Black Pepper
Cardamom Cardamom
Saffron Saffron

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Metallic notes Metallic notes
Guaiac Wood Guaiac Wood
Smoke Smoke

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Cashmere Wood Cashmere Wood
Frankincense Frankincense
Amber Amber
Musk Musk

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of We Are The Martians Aromatom

Essence

The Alchemist is a figure of transformation, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. We Are The Martians Aromatom, with its metallic notes, smoky guaiac wood, and fiery spices, embodies this archetype’s relentless experimentation. The fragrance’s juxtaposition of saffron, black pepper, and frankincense suggests a mind that thrives on paradox, where the clash of elements creates something entirely new.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear avant-garde silhouettes and unexpected textures-shimmering metallics, rough-hewn leather, and fluid silks-that defy categorization. Their aesthetic is futuristic yet rooted in ancient craftsmanship, a nod to the Alchemist’s ability to blend the old and the new. Every outfit feels like a statement, a challenge to conventional beauty.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the power of reinvention, both of the self and the world. The fragrance’s smoky, mineral heart reflects their conviction that even the most rigid materials can be reshaped. They value curiosity above all, seeing life as a laboratory where every failure is a step toward discovery.

Relationships

Their social circles are eclectic, filled with artists, scientists, and dreamers who share their hunger for the unknown. Romantic partners are drawn to their intensity but must navigate their occasional emotional detachment. The Alchemist’s love is a reaction, volatile and unpredictable, like the scent’s metallic spark.

Lifestyle

Their home is a workshop, cluttered with half-finished projects and rare ingredients. They rise late and work into the night, fueled by the thrill of creation. Travel is essential, not for leisure but for the chance to encounter new stimuli-strange landscapes, unfamiliar scents, and ideas that defy logic.

Shadow

The Alchemist’s obsession with transformation can lead to a refusal to accept things as they are. The fragrance’s smoky, almost abrasive edge warns of the danger of losing oneself in the pursuit of perfection, of forgetting that some things need no alteration.

Conclusion

We Are The Martians Aromatom is the scent of a mind that refuses to settle, that sees the universe as a puzzle waiting to be solved. It is a fragrance for those who dare to experiment, who find beauty in the unstable and the uncharted.