After the opulent oud-fruit fragrance Oud MaracuJá, I’m in the mood for something a little more subtle today. That’s why I chose Musc Nurasana and Saffron Secret for today’s Maison Crivelli review – two creations that do without the powerful incense. Instead, my next article will be opulent again, as the two extraits de parfum Oud Stallion and Cuir InfraRouge are on the review schedule. But first, let’s take a look at musk and saffron, which I’m sure will inspire me just as much as yesterday’s passion fruit and alderwood fragrance
Musc Nurasana – Between light and contemplation
Even the name Musc Nurasana makes you sit up and take notice. It seems soft, gentle, almost flowing, and carries a certain, almost mystical calm that cannot be grasped immediately. It is possibly a combination of “Nūr”, the Arabic word for light, and “Āsana”, which denotes a posture or position in Sanskrit. The name therefore also has a meditative connotation – fitting for a creation that focuses on light, calm and transparent nuances rather than great opulence.
Perfumer Gaël Montero is also known to us from other fragrances: Ever Lit and Solar Flair by Ojar, for example, are from his pen, as are Cappadocia by Memo, mosaïque and rule of 72 by 27 87 Perfumes. Gaël Montero comes from Spain, has French roots and now lives in Dubai. He came to perfumery after studying in Montpellier, followed by training at the Givaudan perfumery school in Paris. Montero also worked under Jordi Fernández in Barcelona.
Fragrance notes: Musk, Frankincense, Bergamot, Damask Rose, Tonka Bean, Labdanum (Cistus), Cardamom
Musc Nurasana opens with warm, cozy, fresh notes of rose and incense, with soft, leathery and airy floral facets. Bergamot adds a subtle, sparkling citrus tang. Rose and incense are closely interwoven and evoke a fine wild leatheriness that is supported by a light, molecular acidity. As the fragrance progresses, I perceive the gentle sweetness of labdanum, which creeps into the composition in a balsamic, smoky way, while the tonka bean adds subtle vanilla accents.
Maison Crivelli ‘s Extrait de Parfum is a pleasant, enveloping and very harmonious blend of rose, incense and musky, molecular lightness that is soft, calm and almost contemplative. All the notes intertwine to create a harmonious, balanced fragrance. I would classify the presence of Musc Nurasana as medium, while the persistence is quite convincing. A fine unisex candidate that can be worn on any occasion and in any season. Beautiful!
Saffron Secret – The secret of saffron
Saffron Secret was inspired by an experience Thibaud Crivelli had in a saffron field shrouded in thick fog. There is something incredibly mysterious about this image alone: the fine violet flowers, their bright colors blurring in the milky grey of the mist, the damp earth underfoot and above it the warm, delicately spicy scent of saffron slowly drifting through the cool air. A scene that seems almost unreal and which perfumer Gaël Montero has translated into olfactory terms.
Fragrance notes: Saffron, Woods
Gently smoky nuances permeate the opening of Saffron Secret in a thoroughly mystical way. Difficult to grasp, airy and yet clearly perceptible, with a mineral, earthy feel and a woody, spicy facet, this extrait de parfum really does keep its true self a secret. Foreign and yet familiar, rough and yet incredibly soft, light and airy and at the same time complex. I also detect a delicate, almost smoky sweetness in the background, which gives the composition an exciting twist.
Saffron Secret by Maison Crivelli is a fragrance that is difficult to put into words, combining molecular-spicy, mineral-woody and woody-molecular nuances. With a medium presence and excellent longevity, this extrait is particularly suitable for the cooler months of the year. Not something I would buy blind – we definitely recommend a preliminary test, for example with one of our bottlings.
Short and sweet: Musc Nurasana and Saffron Secret by Maison Crivelli
What does Musc Nurasana by Maison Crivelli smell like?
Musc Nurasana is a light, transparent and calm musk fragrance with subtle notes of rose, incense and balsamic accents. The composition is soft, clean and almost meditative.
Is Musc Nurasana a fresh fragrance?
Yes, but not in the classic citrusy sense. Rather, Musc Nurasana has an airy, clear and slightly molecular freshness that is carried by musk, rose and incense.
What time of year is Musc Nurasana suitable for?
Thanks to its transparent and balanced nature, Musc Nurasana is perfect for wearing all year round – both in everyday life and in the evening.
What does Saffron Secret by Maison Crivelli smell like?
Saffron Secret combines mineral, spicy, smoky and woody facets to create a mysterious and elusive composition. The fragrance is simultaneously airy, dark and surprisingly soft.
What role does saffron play in Safran Secret?
Saffron lends the composition a warm, delicately spicy and slightly leathery aura. At the same time, it lends the fragrance a dry, almost floating elegance.
Is Safran Secret a blind buy?
Rather not. Saffron Secret has a very unique and rather abstract character, which is why we definitely recommend testing it beforehand – for example with a bottling from our store.
Are Musc Nurasana and Safran Secret unisex fragrances?
Yes, both extraits de parfum are clearly unisex. While Musc Nurasana is rather calm and transparent, Saffron Secret is much more mysterious and striking.
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