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Tanaïs Mala
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of the Fragrance
Tanaïs Mala is a unisex fragrance in parfum, or extrait, concentration, released in 2015.
The composition was created by the American perfume brand Tanaïs, which specializes in rich fragrances for women and men.
Mala combines floral softness, spicy expressiveness and a deep woody-balsamic base.
The fragrance was created by Tanaïs, the brand's owner and perfumer.
This approach is especially evident in its layered character: Mala does not unfold through a single note, but gradually shifts in mood from a spicy, slightly tart opening to a warm, smoky and enveloping drydown.
Positioning and Scent Profile
In character, Tanaïs Mala has a very powerful sillage and noticeable longevity, so it is best applied with a light hand.
On skin, it is best to start with one or two sprays, while applying it even more sparingly to clothing, especially in a small room.
The intense concentration reveals itself best in cool weather, in the evening and whenever you want to emphasize your individuality.
Despite its floral foundation, Mala cannot be called a light or purely romantic fragrance.
Here, rose appears alongside saffron, spices, tobacco and incense, making the composition feel more focused, warm and distinctive.
It is a choice for those who enjoy expressive unisex perfume with an oriental mood and are not afraid of an intense scent.
The Perfume Composition
In olfactory classification, Tanaïs Mala brings together aromatic, floral, spicy and woody note families.
The composition is primarily considered floral and spicy, although the drydown noticeably broadens the palette with sandalwood, tobacco and smoky-balsamic nuances.
As a result, the fragrance maintains a balance between floral expressiveness and dense oriental depth.
Rose gives the scent a recognizable floral line, while saffron adds a dry, spicy facet.
In the heart, the spices become more voluminous: cardamom, coriander and clove create a warm, slightly piquant accord, softened by calendula and the returning rose note.
In the base, the fragrance becomes darker and denser, unfolding with notes of marigold, sandalwood, tobacco, Nag Champa incense and choya nakh.
What to Compare Tanaïs Mala With
Those interested in rich and noticeable fragrances may want to explore Jil Sander Jil Sander No 4, as well as other spicy-woody compositions with an oriental character.
However, Mala stands out through its combination of rose, saffron, tobacco and incense, which gives it a denser and more exotic character.
This is a fragrance for connoisseurs of pronounced sillage, complex development and perfume compositions with a vivid individuality.
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