Maison Mona di Orio 2013 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Eau Absolue

by Mona di Orio

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Maison Mona di Orio Eau Absolue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Mona di Orio. Eau Absolue opens with Clementine, Bergamot, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Geranium, Pink Pepper, and Bay Leaf, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, and Labdanum. Maison Mona di Orio's Eau Absolue carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive, intriguing, and definitely not a typical 'freshie'. This one's for those who appreciate a complex, slightly 'dirty' citrus with a unique Mediterranean soul. Try before you buy.
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Eau Absolue Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature, coupled with its unique, 'dirty' citrus character, make it less suited for a conservative office environment or sport. It truly shines for dates or sophisticated casual wear where its intriguing depth can be appreciated.

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

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

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

It opens with a zesty, almost effervescent burst of clementine and bergamot, quickly joined by the green bitterness of petitgrain. This bright citrus then melds into a more aromatic heart, where peppery geranium and bay leaf add a spicy, herbaceous warmth. The journey concludes with a sensual dry down of musky labdanum and grounding cedarwood, creating a scent that's both luminous and subtly animalic.

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