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Mneme is a perfume extract by Septem Fragrances, an Italian brand devoted to expressive, multilayered compositions.
This unisex fragrance is for those who appreciate unexpected combinations, deep development and a noticeable presence on the skin.
Olfactively, Mneme belongs to the oriental and fougère families, combining freshness, green facets, mineral nuances and resinous depth.
The name Mneme seems to invite a contemplative acquaintance with the fragrance: the composition does not seek to reveal its entire character at once, but gradually changes its tone.
It brings together contrasting elements—sparkling citrus accents and spicy energy, cool minerality and warm balsamic undertones, green naturalness and a sensual animalic nuance.
As a result, the perfume feels less like a simple fresh composition and more like a complex fragrance with an atmospheric, almost tactile character.
Mneme will appeal to women and men who enjoy artistic perfumery with a strong temperament.
Its mood can be described as cool, resinous, green and slightly mysterious: citrusy purity meets tea-like bitterness, smoky balsamic facets and marine minerality.
The fragrance may smell especially compelling in cool weather, during the transitional seasons and in the evening, when its rich texture unfolds more expressively.
Mneme is reported to have a very strong sillage, so it calls for careful attention to dosage.
Even if you prefer prominent compositions, it is best to begin with a small number of sprays and assess the development after some time.
Precise recommendations for applying this release to skin and clothing are not available, so the optimal amount should be determined individually, taking into account the intensity of the sillage and your own sensitivity to the fragrance.
Mneme was released as a perfume extract, or Extrait de Parfum.
This format underscores the idea of a rich, dense scent profile and makes the fragrance especially appealing to fans of long-lasting oriental and fougère compositions.
Information about the year of release, its place in a particular collection and other concentrations of this fragrance is unavailable, so Mneme is best regarded as an independent Septem Fragrances release without making additional comparisons.
The perfumer who created Mneme is not identified in the available information.
However, the formula itself demonstrates an approach to contrasts that is recognizable in contemporary niche perfumery: fresh ingredients stand alongside smoky, green, marine and resinous accents.
This balance helps the fragrance stand out among more straightforward citrus, tea or oriental releases and highlights the Italian brand’s experimental potential.
This perfume extract is worth trying for anyone seeking not universal “cleanliness,” but a distinctive fragrance with a strong sillage and a pronounced sense of individuality.
It may be the right choice for special occasions, evening outings and situations when you want to make an impression without adhering to traditional gendered scent profiles.
Before purchasing, it is advisable to test Mneme on the skin: its rich mineral, balsamic and animalic nuances may unfold differently depending on temperature, humidity and the individual characteristics of the skin.
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
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The top notes open with a fresh citrus accord: bergamot and grapefruit blend with spicy ginger, a salty mineral nuance, and green tomato leaf.
Black tea emerges at the heart, adding dry depth and a subtle astringency.
Frankincense, immortelle, and myrrh form a resinous balsamic core, while ozonic notes maintain a sense of coolness and airy space.
In the base, bladderwrack, grey amber, labdanum, and salt create a marine, mineral-rich, and intense finish.
The combination of black tea and bladderwrack deserves special mention: this duo gives the fragrance an unusual green marine character.
The full list of notes in Mneme also includes bergamot, black tea, bladderwrack, frankincense, ginger, grapefruit, grey amber, immortelle, labdanum, myrrh, ozonic notes, salt, and tomato leaf.
This composition brings together citrus, green, spicy, mineral, balsamic, tea, and animalic nuances in a cohesive oriental fougère fragrance.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Septem Fragrances |
| Segment | Artisanal perfumery |
| Country | Italy |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Perfume extract |
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