WHAT I SMELL: Mohur Extrait opens with this deep and dreamy lightly peppered and spice haze. The notes dance and swirl in an incredible kinetic motion, but in the most mysterious way. It’s as the perfume want to make itself hidden until it decides it’s time to reveal its true self. In other words, the perfume is incredibly quiet in its opening and it’s impossible to pick out individual notes. The dancing notes bring forward ambered floral and exotic spices all the while remaining dreamy and enticing you with subtle whisps of temptation. The warm florals mixed with the subtle spices are as intoxicating as I have ever experienced. After some time, the mysteriously quiet kinetics begin to open. But this box of jewels will not open quickly; a case of jewels might blind one if opened without care. After some more time, a light creaminess is added to the mix of the spiced florals. And soon enough, a lovely spiced rose quietly moves to the center of the mix. It’s creamy, warm and dreamily enrapturing. In the end, Mohur Extrait wraps you in this warm embrace of lightly powdered radiating spiced rose wrapped up in the most exquisite sandalwood. How come the perfumes that I love so much are so hard to describe? Maybe it’s because their beauty defies words.
Mohur Extrait Notes: Cardamom, coriander, ambrette, carrot seeds, pepper, elemi, iris, jasmine, rose, violet, almond, leather, sandalwood, amber, woody notes, patchouli, agarwood (oud), benzoin, vanilla, and tonka bean.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: The loveliest pearl; majestic, luminescent and a beauty to behold.
THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE MOHUR EXTRAIT: quiet, thoughtful, cultured
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT MOHUR EXTRAIT: Perfume Shrine, CaFleureBon, EauMG
BOTTOM LINE: The original Mohur Eau de Parfum is incredible; but this limited edition Mohur Extrait is utterly divine and a testament to the incredible art of creating a great perfume. Neela and Bertrand once again have created magic. If only this came in a smaller size so more people could experience it.
- Bone Rating: 5 out of possible 5 bones
- Scent: Floral
- Nose: Bertrand Duchaufour
- Classification: Unisex towards feminine
- Expense: $445 for 50 ml parfum extrait
Sample courtesy of Neela Vermeire Creations.
April 13, 2015 at 6:11 am
So freaking good. My absolute favourite from the line. How lucky are we to have NVC in the world Steve?
Portia xx
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April 13, 2015 at 6:21 am
It’s my favorite too. Yes, we are lucky aren’t we 🙂
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April 13, 2015 at 6:52 am
I like Mohur but I’m more of a Trayee girl. I’m thinking that’s a good thing because this one is priced way out of my comfort zone. I’m sure it’s wonderful. Everything she’s released has been pretty amazing. At least what I’ve smelled has been.
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April 13, 2015 at 6:12 pm
Dearest Poodle – I love Trayee, one of my favorite. But this might move that to 2nd place. Although, I don’t think I can afford that bottle price, so my bottle of Trayee will still be number one 🙂
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April 13, 2015 at 10:23 am
You’re killin’ me over here, Steve. This is such a gorgeous review. Five bones for you. 🙂
I can’t wait to try this.
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April 13, 2015 at 6:13 pm
I know…all these beauties. I need to win the lottery!
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April 13, 2015 at 6:48 pm
I have a decant of this and I am bery tempted to upgrade to FB because 1) it’s a GORGEOUS scent 2) the bottle is covetable ?even if this is not a real word, you know what I mean) and 3) it’s a Limited Edition so once it’s gone, it’s gone! I did just get my refund from Uncle Sam and since I was stupid enough to extend an interest-free loan, I now have a windfall (aka “free perfume money”). Decisions decisions…
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April 13, 2015 at 6:50 pm
That should be VERY, not bery. Where is spell check when you need it?
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April 14, 2015 at 7:28 pm
I will never push nor pull you towards or away from a purchase… but darn, if there was an expensive but sure beauty of a perfume, this is it! 😉
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April 18, 2015 at 11:51 am
Mohur is Magic in a bottle.
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April 18, 2015 at 1:59 pm
Hazel. I could not have stated it any better 🙂
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April 26, 2015 at 2:48 am
I don’t like Mohur Extrait… as much as I love Bombay Bling and Trayee but it’s such a beautiful perfume. Though I still might chose even Ashoka over it. Or not. It’s hard! 🙂
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April 26, 2015 at 5:57 am
I know, so many good to choose from… it’s still my favorite and of course it’s the most expensive. Hmmm, I think I have a lottery ticket that I haven’t checked yet….ah heck!
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