Ma Flamme Salvador Dali

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2017
Strong
Sillage
Very Good
Longevity
Fall
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Ma Flamme by Salvador Dali is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Ma Flamme was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Alexandra Carlin. Top notes are Absinthe, Sage and Bergamot; middle note is Turkey Red Rose; base notes are Amber, Suede and Labdanum.

Composition Profile

amber 100%
aromatic 85%
musky 70%
rose 60%
leather 50%
herbal 40%
soft spicy 35%
bitter 30%
powdery 25%
citrus 20%

About the Perfumer

Alexandra Carlin

Alexandra Carlin

Alexandra Carlin is a French perfumer who has worked with major houses including Amouage and Affinessence. Her style often balances rich, textured materials like leather and spices with unexpected softness, as seen in Cuir Curcuma and Santal Basmati. She has created several notable Amouage fragrances, including the elegant Dia 40 Woman and the opulent Honour 43 Woman.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Absinthe Absinthe
Sage Sage
Bergamot Bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Turkey Red Rose Turkey Red Rose

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Amber Amber
Suede Suede
Labdanum Labdanum

Character Profile

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Ma Flamme Salvador Dali

Essence

The person who adores Ma Flamme by Salvador Dalí is most closely aligned with The Lover archetype-though not in the simplistic sense of romantic infatuation. This is a Lover of intensity, of the senses, of the sublime collision between passion and intellect. They are drawn to the fragrance’s bold, fiery character-amber, spices, and a hint of the surreal-because it mirrors their own inner landscape: a place where desire and imagination reign.

Like Dalí himself, they are unafraid of excess, of the theatrical, yet they are not mere hedonists. Their love is a philosophy, a way of engaging with the world that seeks to transform the mundane into the extraordinary.

Relationships

In love, they are magnetic, intoxicating. They do not merely date-they seduce, in the broadest sense of the word. They draw people in with their wit, their presence, their ability to make even ordinary moments feel charged with meaning. But their shadow lurks here: they can be fickle, restless. Once the initial spark dims, they may grow distant, always chasing the next thrill, the next intoxicating connection.

Their friendships are deep but selective. They have little patience for small talk or superficial bonds. Those who earn their loyalty will find them fiercely devoted, but they demand the same intensity in return.

Shadow

Their greatest strength-their capacity for passion-is also their greatest vulnerability. When unchecked, their hunger for intensity can become self-destructive. They may chase after experiences or people not out of genuine connection, but out of a fear of stagnation. Boredom is their enemy, and in fleeing it, they risk becoming prisoners of their own appetites.

There is also a tendency toward vanity, a preoccupation with how they are perceived. They thrive on admiration, and while this fuels their creativity, it can also make them overly reliant on external validation.

Conclusion

Their tastes are unapologetically sensual. They prefer deep reds, golds, and blacks-colors that evoke richness and mystery. Their wardrobe is a mix of structured elegance and dramatic flourishes: tailored blazers with unexpected textures, silk scarves that catch the light, jewelry that carries personal symbolism. They might collect art, rare books, or vintage perfumes-objects that tell a story, that hold layers of meaning.

Philosophically, they reject the notion that life should be lived in moderation. They believe in the transformative power of beauty, in the necessity of passion as a guiding force. Their values are rooted in authenticity-not in the banal sense of "being oneself," but in the refusal to dull their fire for the comfort of others.