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Since 2021, Mae Nak Journal has never stopped surprising. This is a unisex fragrance rooted in the wood, floral, and balsamic families. The fragrance is presented as perfume extract.
Brand country — Thailand. Mae Nak Journal unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
The most concentrated form of perfume with a deep, multifaceted composition, exceptional durability, and an expressive trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The scent of Mae Nak is built as a living composition, where notes flow with precision and warmth. The style of Journal comes through in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Every decision feels deliberate, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Perfume extract sets a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
The profile is unisex, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
Right at the start you meet petal-airy opening notes: Champaca, Frangipani, Lemon and Rose. Exactly these 4 notes form romantic softness that gives the fragrance a clear opening statement.
When the opening settles you detect Geranium, Juniper and Patchouli carrying a velvety sandalwood direction. In what remains on skin the structure settles through Benzoin, Frankincense, Oud, Saffron and Sandalwood, reinforcing a velvety incense trail.
At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Floral, Citrus, Wood and Balsamic. The framework further includes Spicy and Whiteflower. From a family perspective the fragrance belongs to Balsamic, Floral and Wood.
Taken together Mae Nak reads as a cohesive composition — the opening sets direction, the middle layer carries the identity, and the base secures the trail. This is the type of composition best experienced in wear.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Journal |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | Thailand |
| Website | https://www.journal-boutique.com |
| Year of production | 2021 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Perfume extract |
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