Ramon Monegal 2013 EDP

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Pure Mariposa

by Ramón Monegal

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Ramon Monegal Pure Mariposa is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Ramón Monegal. Pure Mariposa opens with Bergamot, Orange, Grapefruit, and Yuzu, settles into a heart of Taif Rose, Oakmoss, Jasmine, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Iris. Ramon Monegal's Pure Mariposa carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one is a divisive butterfly, flitting between 'gorgeous and unique' and 'bitter and cloying'. If you're after a fresh, green tuberose with serious staying power, it's worth a sniff - just be prepared for the dry down to swing wildly depending on your skin.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Feminine
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Pure Mariposa 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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, though its strong performance and unique character also lend well to a date night. The potential for an aggressive patchouli or marine note makes it less ideal for formal settings or heavy exercise.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Pure Mariposa opens with a vibrant, tart burst of citrus and plum, lifted by a watery calone accord. Soon, a complex floral heart emerges, featuring a green, unsweetened tuberose alongside jasmine and lily of the valley, all underpinned by an earthy oakmoss and fig. The long-lasting dry down settles into a woody, musky embrace of amber, sandalwood, and a soft peach, though some detect an aggressive patchouli or a bitter, desiccated orange peel.

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