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Mauna by Mendittorosa

Mendittorosa· 2024

Mauna

7.811Typically ~$280

Mostly frankincense and black pepper, warmed by velvet. Best in fall, made for dates.

SpicyWoodyResinousSmokySweet

Perfumer: Cristiano Canali

Scent profile

Top notes

Frankincense Black pepper Madagascan ginger

Heart notes

Indian sandalwood Tonka bean absolute Benzoin

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

99%

Spring

51%

Summer

32%

Fall

100%

Day

66%

Night

100%

Where

Office

64%

Casual

81%

Date

100%

Club

70%

Formal

83%

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Sport

24%