Mona di Orio has launched a second trio in the Les Nombres d’Or series that debuted last year with Ambre, Cuir & Musc.
Vétyver ~ "Opening with an earthy-citrus scent Mona di Orio’s Vetyver then creates a sleight-of-hand impression of both dryness and freshness, like freshly steeped spiced tea with grapefruit zest just beginning to release its oils." The notes include blue ginger, grapefruit, nutmeg, vetiver, labdanum, musk, patchouli and sage.
Vanille ~ "Vanille from Mona di Orio s a light and none cloying [sic] vanilla fragrance. It is luminous and sophisticated, elegant and chic in an unconventional manner." The notes include bitter orange, rum, petitgrain, clove, vanilla, tolu balsam, gaiac wood, vetiver, sandalwood, ylang ylang, tonka bean, leather, musk and amber.
Tubéreuse ~ "This perfectly presented perfume from Mona di Orio, is more approachable than some of its femme fatale counterparts, but Tubereuse is wonderfully seductive nonetheless. Perfect for tuberose fans who want a lighter, friendlier, more verdant interpretation of the flower." With pink pepper, bergamot, tuberose, benzoin, cashmeran and heliotrope.
Mona di Orio Vétyver, Vanilla & Tubéreuse are available in 100 ml Eau de Parfum, and can be found at La Maison Couture in the UK, £145 each. (via lamaisoncouture)
Update: see a review of Vétyver, Vanilla & Tubéreuse.
Some of my fav. notes!
Well if I ever get around to sniffing I may like these alot, always adored the bottles and Jabu is heavenly.
So far, nothing from the brand has worked for me…but will give these a shot. The vanilla sounds really nice.
Is this an Italian brand? The language reads as if it was translated by a computer.
French.
I’ve not had one tiny bit of trouble resisting any other Mona di Orio fragrances, but the notes for Tubereuse sound really gorgeous. I don’t have to have my tuberose “lighter and friendlier,” but I am kind of a sucker for pink pepper and benzoin.
OTOH, aren’t pink pepper and cashmeran both thoroughly synthetic? And if so, why is this thing $240 per bottle? (I suppose it’s up to everyone to decide if something is out of their price range, and I’m not chastising anyone for choosing a fragrance at this price point… I suppose I’m just whining because it’s out of my range. I feel less bad about expensive stuff if it’s very good, and if there’s a high proportion of natural ingredients.)
That is quite a price jump, considering the first three in the Les Nombres D’Or line were EDT @ $150 per bottle. Even her other eau de parfums were only $210. I just sampled a few from this line and i really liked Cuir.
There could, of course, still be very expensive materials in use, natural and synthetic. But guessing that as in most niche, you’re mostly paying for artistry & packaging & exclusivity — pretty much the same as what you pay for in mainstream.
But will also add that I wouldn’t make any big assumptions based on the UK price.
Vanille sounds interesting: Its the bitter orange note in Daphne that keeps my nose constantly intrigued – forever trying to decide whether or not it likes!
One of each, please! 😉
Tried some of these last weekend – totally smitten, she’s a genius.
VANILLE – I usually run a mile from anything with vanilla in it- the sweet note makes me wince. This vanilla in a class of its own – recognisable, but instantly deep, followed by a spicy note, never cloying for a moment. I actually want to buy a bottle of this and wear it. Can’t believe I’m saying that.
TUBéREUSE – is interesting. I usually like the smell on others (though you can spot it at 10 paces), and I love it in good quality candles, but I’ve never been tempted to wear it myself because it’s such an overwhelming force. Here, blended with other ingredients (listed above) it is, again, recognisable, but in total harmony with the ingredients it is surrounded by. It was such an evocative feeling to have this on my skin – it took me right back to childhood nights spent in the Mediterranean, the heady scent of night flowers as I walked home with my parents. My husband also thought this was rather fetching on me.
That said, my girlfriend who was also testing with me said that while she loved them, only a few of them worked on her skin. She made me try another, earlier Mona Di Orio, for which I’m grateful.
CARNATION (not related to dianthus or pinks/ carnations, I believe in French it means a woman’s complexion). I was hooked on this one too – spicy, sexy and floral.
What I liked about all three of these is how they change so much over time and while doing so, take you on a journey. My only problem now is juggling family finances – I want all 3 and Christmas is just too far away…
(Didn’t try the Vetyver, no arm space left)