Mauna – Extrait de Parfum - Sandalwood in meditative stillness

Mendittorosa MAUNA Extrait de Parfum

The power of silence translated into scent

Mendittorosa MAUNA Extrait de Parfum is an extraordinary unisex niche fragrance dedicated to a state that goes far beyond the simple absence of sound. “Mauna” comes from Sanskrit and refers to a form of meditative silence – an inner space in which perception, time and external noise begin to lose their importance. Mendittorosa MAUNA translates this idea into a warm, woody and resinous composition built around precious Indian sandalwood.

The fragrance feels calm, soft and concentrated. Black pepper, Madagascan ginger and olibanum create a dry, lightly vibrating opening before creamy Indian Santalum Album, benzoin, tonka bean, musk and styrax gradually deepen and soften the composition. The result is not a loud fragrance, but a long-lasting niche perfume with remarkable inner tension.

Pepper, ginger and a veil of incense

The opening of Mendittorosa MAUNA Extrait de Parfum begins with black pepper and Madagascan ginger. Both notes bring dry, fresh spice and give the fragrance energy and clarity. At the same time, olibanum, or frankincense, settles over the composition like a luminous resinous veil.

This is not a heavy or overtly smoky incense fragrance. Instead, the olibanum feels transparent and almost meditative. It links the vibrant spice of the opening with the warm woody structure already beginning to emerge underneath. Mendittorosa MAUNA therefore gains depth from the very beginning without losing its sense of serenity.

Indian sandalwood at the heart of the composition

At the centre lies Indian Santalum Album. This sandalwood is the true soul of Mendittorosa MAUNA Extrait de Parfum, giving the fragrance its creamy, smooth and at the same time dry woody character. Rather than feeling sharp or overly synthetic, MAUNA develops in a rounded, supple and almost milky way.

Benzoin resinoid adds balsamic warmth and restrained sweetness. It enhances the creamy character of the sandalwood without pushing the fragrance into a conventional gourmand direction. This balance between sandalwood, incense and benzoin is what gives Mendittorosa MAUNA its distinctive woody-amber character.

Tonka bean, musk and styrax

As the fragrance develops, Mendittorosa MAUNA becomes warmer and more intimate. Tonka bean absolute introduces a soft almond-like and gently vanilla-toned warmth, while Sacred Musk creates a smooth, skin-like radiance. Styrax adds darker balsamic and resinous facets to the base.

A Velvet Accord contributes an almost textile softness. The base never feels heavy; instead, it becomes enveloping and tactile. Sandalwood remains present throughout, increasingly surrounded by resins, musk and tonka bean. The result is a warm, meditative aura with a refined and enduring presence.

Cristiano Canali and Stefania Squeglia

Mendittorosa MAUNA Extrait de Parfum was created by perfumer Cristiano Canali from the olfactory vision and creative concept of Stefania Squeglia. At the centre of the idea is sandalwood itself, used as an olfactory expression of stillness, depth and inner focus.

As part of the Talismans Collection, Mendittorosa MAUNA combines black pepper, Madagascan ginger, olibanum, benzoin resinoid, Indian Santalum Album, tonka bean absolute, Sacred Musk, Velvet Accord and styrax into a spicy, woody, resinous, balsamic and musky fragrance profile. Its Extrait de Parfum concentration reinforces the composition’s intensity, depth and long-lasting elegance.

Mendittorosa MAUNA at scent amor

Discover Mendittorosa MAUNA Extrait de Parfum at scent amor if you are looking for an extraordinary unisex niche fragrance with sandalwood, incense, benzoin and tonka bean. A calm, creamy-woody and deeply atmospheric niche perfume for those who appreciate distinctive fragrances with meditative warmth, resinous depth and unmistakable character.

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