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This budget-friendly spice merchant of a scent is a divisive one. It's either a magnificent, niche-quality triumph or a synthetic, headache-inducing disaster. Give it time to macerate, because Mohra matures beautifully into a deeply alluring fragrance.
An unusual saffron-and-sesame composition wrapped in cashmeran-musk softness. The bergamot-cistus-pepper opening has a resinous bite that resolves into the saffron-violet-sesame heart - a textured, almost edible-but-not-quite register. Cashmeran in the base lends the whole thing a fuzzy, cocoon-like dry-down that distinguishes it from straight oud-saffron compositions like Penhaligon's Halfeti or Frederic Malle Promise.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 20% |
| Floral | 12% | 40% |
| Fruity | 3% | 10% |
| Green | 4% | 15% |
| Sweet | 13% | 45% |
| Warm | 21% | 75% |
| Woody | 21% | 85% |
| Earthy | 13% | 50% |
| Animalic | 12% | 30% |
| Fresh | 13% | 20% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Mohra's prominent warm, spicy, and woody accords, coupled with its often lauded strong projection and longevity, make it less suitable for office wear. However, its rich and boozy character is perfect for date nights, formal events, or a cozy evening in during cooler weather.
Seasons
Saffron, cashmeran and the spice-heart land best in autumn and winter; cool spring evenings work. Summer is too warm for the cocooning base.
Occasions
Date and casual evening are the natural fit - the textured saffron-sesame-cashmeran register reads as personal-statement rather than crowd-pleaser. Office is borderline.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Musky, Warm Spicy accords and Bergamot, Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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