Herat Coquillete

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2012

At a glance

Is Herat Coquillete worth trying?

Herat by Coquillete is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
amber, aromatic, cannabis with Tobacco, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang

The first impression

Herat by Coquillete is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Herat was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Rosa Vaia. Top notes are Tobacco, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang; middle notes are cannabis, Myrrh, Labdanum, Amber and Incense; base notes are Tobacco, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Ambergris.

What shapes the scent

amber 100%
aromatic 85%
cannabis 70%
woody 60%
tobacco 50%
sweet 40%
earthy 35%
smoky 30%
green 25%
white floral 20%

The perfumer behind it

Rosa Vaia

Rosa Vaia

Rosa Vaia is a perfumer who has created fragrances for brands such as Arabian Wind, Besoin, and Coquillete. Her compositions include Milan Lovers, Queen Of Palmyra, and Ambrosia, often featuring rich, gourmand, or oriental accords. Her work reflects a focus on sensory depth and storytelling through scent.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Tobacco Tobacco
Jasmine Jasmine
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

cannabis cannabis
Myrrh Myrrh
Labdanum Labdanum
Amber Amber
Incense Incense

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Tobacco Tobacco
Vetiver Vetiver
Oakmoss Oakmoss
Ambergris Ambergris

The mood it creates

The Wanderer Archetype: Portrait of Herat Coquillete

Essence

Herat embodies the Wanderer, a soul drawn to uncharted territories. Cannabis and tobacco notes speak of roadside campfires, while ambergris and oakmoss evoke salt-crusted journeys. This fragrance is a compass pointing toward the horizon's next mystery.

Style & Aesthetic

Their wardrobe is a map of past adventures: a Bedouin scarf repurposed as a belt, military boots softened by miles. They layer yak wool with parachute silk, favoring greens and earth tones that camouflage both forest and desert.

Philosophy & Values

They trust in serendipity. The jasmine's fleeting sweetness mirrors their belief in temporary shelters, while vetiver's tenacity reflects their core resilience. Myrrh and incense are less about worship than about marking transient sacred spaces.

Relationships

They connect intensely but never tether. Ylang-ylang offers tropical warmth, but the tobacco base keeps conversations circling back to departure times. Romances are postcards saved between book pages.

Lifestyle

Their home-if one can call it that-is a leather satchel containing a tin of black tea, a harmonica, and foreign coins. They sleep best in trains, lulled by the rhythm of wheels on tracks.

Shadow

Restlessness becomes its own prison. The cannabis note hints at over-reliance on motion to avoid depth.

Conclusion

Herat is a well-worn passport stamped with fading inks-a scent for those who find home in the act of leaving.