Le Couvent Maison de Parfum 2022 EDT

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Aqua Mahana

by Jean-Claude Ellena

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Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Aqua Mahana is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2022, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Aqua Mahana opens with Salt, settles into a heart of Ylang-Ylang and Frangipani, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla. Le Couvent Maison de Parfum's Aqua Mahana carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A tropical escape in a bottle, Aqua Mahana is a divisive genius from Ellena. While some find its realism intoxicating and unique, others are less thrilled by the sunscreen-like impression. For those it clicks with, it's a beautifully blended, affordable gem that whisks you away to sun-drenched shores.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Relaxed
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Exotic
  • Modern
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Aqua Mahana Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Salt100%
Heartas listed
Frangipani56%
Ylang-Ylang44%
Baseas listed
Vanilla53%
Sandalwood47%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport

Its tropical, beachy nature makes it perfect for casual wear and dates, evoking a relaxed, holiday feel. While too informal for most office or formal settings, its fresh and salty elements could work post-sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine sun-warmed skin after a dip in the sea, kissed by the sweet, creamy scent of frangipani and ylang-ylang. Aqua Mahana opens with a bracing, mineral saltiness that quickly softens into a voluptuous floral heart. As it settles, a smooth, warm vanilla and creamy sandalwood emerge, wrapping the tropical blooms in a comforting, skin-like embrace. It's a rich, full-bodied interpretation of a beach holiday.

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