Niche line Mona di Orio will launch Santal Nabataea, a new addition to the brand's Monogram Collection.
A fragrance inspired by the ancient kingdom of Nabataea and their capital Petra. An olfactory journey depicting the story of the people, their vast relationships in trade, their architectural craftsmanship and the very environment they spent their lives in.
It all begins with a burst of freshly cracked black pepper given body by tints of black currant leaf and dried apricots. A vibrant floral heart follows, showcasing the abundance of Oleander trees growing all around, a beautiful yet dangerous part of this landscape. The base is an ode to the highest quality of sandalwood and the clay like odour of the terracotta coloured sandstone Petra is carved out of. The beauty and romanticism of classical antiquity with a modern aproach.
Santal Nabataea was developed by perfumer Fredrik Dalman. Additional notes include tonka bean.
Mona di Orio Santal Nabataea is available now for pre-order with September delivery, €195 for 75 ml Eau de Parfum.
(via monadiorio)
sounds creamy
I have never tried anything from this house..how is it?
I have not loved any of them, but I think I’m probably lone man out…they have lots of fans.
thanks for that…no more FOMO 😉
I am with you in that I have never tried any but some intrigue me (especially the vanilla one).
I have a sample of this new release sent by the brand. It does smell nice 🙂
Good, thanks Lucasai!
I want to love this because I loved Petra. I was there when the oleander was blooming all around, but I don’t know how oleander is dangerous.
They’re probably referring to the fact that oleander is very poisonous.
Sounds interesting. I like this line and have 8-9 bottles.
I love the way the bottles look 🙂 I bet they look lovely all lined up!
Wow!!! you are a fan!!! Which ones are your favorite? do you have the original style bottles or the new ones? I think they are both nice but maybe I prefer the newer style more…they look sleeker and easier to open (the older ones looked like they were wrapped in a wire on the cap?)
I have Oiro, Jabu, Violette Fumee, Oud, Cuir and Chamarre in the old style bottle, and Vanille, Musc and Ambre in the new style bottles. I like the new style better. But my favourite scent is Chamarre, a beautiful ambergris scent that is discontinued.
I bet those bottles look beautiful together and good for you getting the discontinued one that is your favorite. Ambre sounds interesting as well. Next city visit I will seek the current ones out and give some skin time 🙂
Oh and Musc! yes, that one sounds good too….bit of a heftier musk (as opposed to clean laundry smelling kind 😉 )