Andrea Maack Flux Extrait - Last call 2 ml

Andrea Maack Flux Extrait is a Unisex Woody fragrance launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Celine Barel.

Notes of Cardamom, Menthol, Blueberry, Eucalyptus, Cypress, Fir Needles, Cistus, Labdanum, Cedar, Sequoia, Cashmeran

A moonlit walk through the ancient forests in Big Sur. Flux is a midnight bath of liquid moonlight—luminous, hypnotic, and spellbinding. Wet on the skin it's an ice-cold berry cordial, a shimmering frost that melts into luscious earthiness. A scent that wraps you in ancient forests and foraged wild berries spiced with cardamon that dry down to soothing eucalyptus, aromatic pine needles, and delicate cistus petals under the shadow of Big Sur’s towering redwoods. Flux is the invigorating scent of a moonlight-dappled redwood forest, laced with wild berries, frozen branches, and ancient mystery.

REVIEWS

Fragrantica - Flux is such a gorgeous, unique, and high quality fragrance. I love the fruitiness of the blueberry at the top- it almost has a juicy, sunny, coconut water quality about it. It adds sunlight to the fragrance; not sunny warm but an icy cold, crystalline, almost prismatic bright light. In combination with herbs such as mint the blueberry takes on a juniper, Sapphire gin out-of-the-freezer quality. As the fragrance develops it's mostly a fresh, blue woody fragrance type. The first true woody blue fragrance I've ever experienced. Artful. One of kind. Long lasting. Two sprays will go all day. Which makes it worth the price tag. Layers very well with my spa-like, lavender verbena Oak Essentials body butter and/or oil. Honestly, Flux is more masculine leaning, but with a candy-sweet trail typically associated with feminine smells; however a confident woman will certainly stand out and rocking this. One of my top 10 favorite fragrance experiences in the last 5 years.

Fragrantica - Absolutely stunning scent. It smells like a forest after the first frost. The blueberry and the woods just work together to provide a very natural, woody, aromatic scent with a fresh, cooling quality that is relaxing and perfect for the late summer, early fall. Celine Barel has created a masterpiece with this scent.

Fragrantica - I live close to Muir Woods and if you have been there you will know both the distinctive smell of the redwood groves and the fact that there is a small coffee shop on premises. This coffee shop has much better baked goods than one might expect from a national park café and Andrea Maack Flux perfectly captures the vibes of enjoying one of their delicious blueberry muffins on a foggy morning surrounded by fragrant redwoods. I’ll leave more discerning noses to describe the scent more thoroughly, but as an evocative olfactory artifact it’s a win for me.

Fragrantica - A real stunner. Rich, saturated fruitiness with considerable supporting texture from vivid forest-inspired notes. A fantasy fairy forest of towering redwoods, replete with enormous, luscious blueberries. Instant want; doesn't lose its magic after multiple skin tests.

Fragrantica - Andrea Maack rarely misses for me. This is another one of her fragrances that has made the wishlist, but Flux is definitely my all time favorite. It’s blueberries that fade into a gloomy forest atmosphere with the softness of cashmeran. How am I supposed to be a minimalist when she keeps dropping bangers like this?

Fragrantica - Flux surprised me in the best way. It opens with an unexpectedly bright burst of blueberry—juicy and slightly tart—before unfurling into something far darker and more mysterious. It captures that same hauntingly atmospheric quality I loved in Coven but feels more wearable day-to-day. Imagine a coastal witch living in the misty forests of the Pacific Northwest: cool breeze, moss-covered trees, and a whisper of salt and smoke in the air.

Fragrantica - Accurate notes of blueberry, juniper, fir, a brush of cold air. On the dry down, I was surprised to experience a phantom smokiness accompanying the woody aspects while the blueberry is softened and tamed. Gorgeously suitable in cool weather.
I can't say I've ever smelled another fragrance like this one, but it dredges up a memory I haven't quite placed yet. It's a treat of an addition to Maack's line.

Fragrantica - Meant to invoke a moonlight walk among the great trees in the seaside spiritual haven of Big Sur… Off the top, the blueberry in Flux is tart and sweet, but once it dries down the emphasis remains on the freshness of the berry and the sweetness softens. In the middle, the fir is cool and crisp, and the base is woody and dry with sequoia as the star. Like freshly chopped redwood recently tossed into a blueberry bush. It’s fresh, comforting and unique.

Luckyscent - This is really unique! I have about a handful of Andrea Maack scents and they all are completely unique. This scent is fruity, but very refreshing! The fruit is balanced by an overall very clean element. You get a balanced mint/menthol element on the dry down, but its wonderful! I could see this being a fabulous summer scent to wear. If you like contemplative and unique scents, Andrea Maack delivers just that. They all smell wonderful in their own way.

Fragrantica - Flux was an instant buy for me. The first time I sprayed it on a tester strip, it stopped me in my tracks. The combination of a sharp blueberry punch against a redwood backdrop felt deeply nostalgic and memorable.
As a Bay Area native, the description of a moonlit walk through Big Sur resonates perfectly. Between my time in California public schools and my hobby as a mushroom forager, I have spent a lifetime surrounded by sequoias, redwoods, and eucalyptus. Flux captures that beautiful damp overcast morning you wake up to in 6th grade science camp.

The top notes are frosted blueberries—fruity, cold, and beautiful. While I cannot always isolate the cardamom on my own, I can definitely sense its spicy cooling effect once I see it listed.
The heart and base notes blend together a bit. The eucalyptus is a brilliant touch that makes the fragrance feel personal. Even though it is an invasive species in California, it is a scent you encounter everywhere here. It’s cool and crisp yet very distinct. The sequoia note is particularly impressive because it feels smoky and distinct from the more common woods found in perfumery.

This fragrance has significant sillage. While I tend to go nose-blind to it after a while, I still receive compliments long after I have stopped detecting it myself. Even on a paper tester, the magical smell of the sequoias remains prominent for days.
It truly feels like this fragrance was composed specifically for me. While it wasn’t, I love it and I am excited to explore more from Andrea Maack. This had such a vision from her own life in Iceland yet it resonated so hard with me over here in California.