Matin a Mogador

Where Sea-Breeze Meets Old-Town Spice: Matin a Mogador Botanicae

The idea for Matin à Mogador by Botanicae Expressions was inspired by a memorable morning in the historic Moroccan port city of Essaouira, formerly known as Mogador. The brand describes it as capturing the moment when fishermen return from the sea, the market awakens, and the air is filled with the scent of salt breeze, warm amber light, and subtle spices. The fragrance is centered around the blend of sea air and the ancient alleys of the medina, warmed by the sun, softened by a violet-tinted haze, and grounded in leather and resinous depth.

Olfactory Notes

The initial impression is a refreshing blend of bergamot and verbena, with a hint of violet's delicate green hue. The fragrance is complemented by a whisper of cumin, reminiscent of the early morning breeze by the harbor. As the heart of the fragrance emerges, iris and nutmeg add a touch of powdered elegance, while geranium and rose bloom with gentle warmth. The base of the fragrance deepens, with patchouli and vetiver grounding the scent in earthy dusk. Amber and vanilla shine with a cozy, resinous sweetness, while animalic accord brings a subtle intrigue that lingers into the night.

Olfactory notes: Fresh Spicy, Powdery, Violet

Fragrance Family: Oriental Spicy

Top notes: Violet, Benzoin, Cumin, Bergamot, Verbena, Leather.

Heart notes: Geranium, Rose, Clary Sage, Nutmeg, Iris.

Base notes: Amber, Patchouli, Vetiver, Vanilla, Civet.

• Concentration: Eau de Parfum
• Made in Spain?
• Parfumeur: NA
• Year of Launch: 2019

If you're wondering about how long "Matin a Mogador Botanicae" will last, Fragrantica says you can expect it to linger for about 8 hours.

Ingredients: Alcohol denat., aqua (water), parfum (fragrance), benzyl salicylate, citral, coumarin, eugenol, geraniol, citronellol, linalool, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, hexyl cinnamal