We’re not going from the frying pan into the fire, but rather from the snow into the snow. After Isola Snow by Roja Parfums, Yuma by Pernoire is the second fragrance on the agenda today that is all about fresh, clear mountain air, icy temperatures and snow. The two brand founders Nico Mannino and Robin Dünner have spoiled us with many a fragrance treasure in recent years. In 2025 alone, the Swiss label launched the creations Melos, Anelo and Oudian, all part of the Odus Collection – as well as Yuma.
To give you a good overview of all the brand’s creations, I’m linking my articles on Pernoire below – including an interview with the two founders:
- Interview with Pernoire – Swiss fragrance art
- Interview with Nico Mannino and Robin Dünner from Pernoire – Part II
- Amoral, Mansa and Masar from Pernoire – Made in Switzerland
- Naki, Tierra and Vitias by Pernoire – Olfactory personalities
- Otimo von Pernoire – Like a phoenix from the ashes
- Poka by Pernoire – fragrance enjoyment in a limited edition
- Melos of Pernoire – Cleopatra’s beauty recipe
- Anelo by Pernoire: Citrus-fruity elegance for hot days
- Oudian by Pernoire – what does dominance smell like?
Yuma by Pernoire – All balanced
Balance and equilibrium are the inspiration behind Yuma. Pernoire does not mean balance in the classical sense, but an inner harmony that is calm, centered and clear. The sublime expanse of the Swiss Alps, the stillness of the mountain lakes, the pure, invigorating air – all this is condensed in Yuma into a kind of olfactory state that provides grounding and relaxation and at the same time gives new energy.
Swiss perfumer Andreas Wilhelm was responsible for the entire portfolio of the Pernoire brand, including the niche fragrance Yuma. Characteristic of the label’s Odus Collection are the names composed of the main ingredients. Melos stands for the combination of honey and rose, Anelo carries the notes of pineapple and pomelo, while Oudian combines oud and the flavor-splitting durian fruit. Yuma pays homage to yuzu, an Asian citrus fruit, and combines it with the cool freshness of mint.
Top notes: mint, peppermint, yuzu, bergamot
Heart notes: ozonic notes, floral notes, ginger, cashmeran
Base notes: ambergris, vetiver, musk, patchouli
What does Yuma by Pernoire smell like?
Yuma combines a minty freshness with subtle citrus nuances – not too tart, not too acidic, very well balanced. In combination with the mint, an airy, light and invigorating blend is created. Ozonic notes provide clear, alpine echoes and thus create an authentic mountain feeling. A subtle sweetness is added, which I would spontaneously attribute to the floral notes. According to Pernoire, an edelweiss is hidden behind these. I can’t tell you whether the alpine flower with its strong, silvery hairs has its own fragrance, because to be honest I’ve never seen one, let alone sniffed it. As it progresses, the creation becomes gentler, softer, fluffier. Cashmeran and musk unfold in the finish, accompanied by the creamy, earthy notes of vetiver and patchouli as well as fine, velvety ambergris. The citrusy, minty mood of the opening is retained and fades very slowly and leisurely.
The Yuma fragrance by Pernoire is a special freshie that focuses on tangy, tart yuzu and green, aromatic mint and combines these with clear Alpine air and sweet floral nuances. Cool, invigorating and wonderfully summery, the perfume is incredibly decelerated, calm and harmonious. Balance and equilibrium, which inspired the brand to create the fragrance, are well achieved in my eyes. Meditative, contemplative and clear, Yuma by Pernoire is a moment of stillness in which you can take a deep breath and recharge your batteries.
Frequently asked questions about Yuma from Pernoire
What are the main notes of Yuma by Pernoire?
Yuzu, mint and ozonic notes characterize the fresh opening, while musk, vetiver and patchouli provide a soft, warm base.
Is Yuma by Pernoire a summer fragrance?
Yes, its clear, cool and invigorating radiance makes the fragrance particularly suitable for warm days.
Similar fragrances to Yuma by Pernoire
If you like the pure freshness of Yuma by Pernoire, you might also enjoy other compositions with citric, ozonic or transparent facets. Of course, Isola Snow by Roja Parfums, which also plays with coldness, clarity and airiness, but interprets them in a much more abstract, aldehydic and altogether icier way, is a particularly obvious choice. While Yuma is calmer, greener and softer, Isola Snow focuses more on crystalline freshness and the association of snow. Brise Marine by ArteOlfatto could also be exciting if you find the ozonic, airy side of Yuma more appealing but would like to take it in a more maritime direction. And if you appreciate transparent, modern freshness with a citrus-green twist, you should also take a look at Flash Back by Olfactive Studio, which is more urban and edgy, but also plays with lightness and brightness.
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