Mohur is a 2012 release from perfume house Neela Vermeire Créations and perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour. Mohur is a woody floral fragrance with an aromatic profile of rose, aromatic, warm, spicy, powdery, woody, almond, violet, musky and amber accords.
From Neela Vermiere:
"Mughal-British Raj Era.
Mohur is a rose-based fragrance, a combination of opulent Moghul rose perfumes and a distinguished spicy leather bouquet that can only be imagined during a polo match.
To capture this moment, Mohur has been created as a refined rose-oudh alliance that pays tribute to Noor Jahan's power and talent. Empress Noor Jahan devoted herself to the art of perfumery as it had been passed down from her mother.
It exemplifies the nearly 500-year span of India's history that was shaped by a succession of influences from the outside world, from invaders to traders to colonizers, and which also gave rise to some of the most magnificent architecture the world has ever seen, including the Taj Mahal. The word Mohur derives from Sanskrit and refers to the most valuable gold coin in India's the last of which were minted in 1918.
The scent embodies, and is a dedication to, the mix of all the best of Moghul and the British Raj - a complex period in history for Indians which saw the flowering of unique gifts of the arts, music, and education."
Top Notes:
Cardamom absolute, Coriander seed oil, Ambrette seed, Black Pepper, Elemi oil
Heart Notes:
Turkish Rose oil, Moroccan Rose absolute, Jasmine, Orris, Hawthorn, Almond Milk, Violet, Leather
Base Notes:
Sandalwood, Patchouli, Oudh Palao oil from Laos, Benzoin, Vanilla, Tonka
"As a perfume connoisseur, Neela had a keen awareness of the difference good natural raw materials can make. She began her work with Bertrand Duchafour by giving him free rein to use a costly pallet of attars and resins that would do justice to the sensual splendors of the east-west connections. The result? Several formulas rich with natural oudh, rose and jasmine essentials, real sandalwood and other flowers and spices at concentrations that would frankly be considered ridiculous by commercial standards. You will recognize these superior ingredients - from the first spritz to the lengthy dry-down."
Note: Samples are sold by the 1ml. You may purchase up to 2ml. Samples of 1ml or less will come in a glass vial with a dabber. Samples larger than 1ml will come in small glass spray bottles. All samples will be consolidated unless expressly requested otherwise.
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