Malay Perfumery is a new fragrance brand from Malaysia, created in order to evoke memories of Malaysia’s past using French perfumery techniques. This brand creates fragrances from ingredients that naturally grow in that part of the world or are sourced from there.
Today I review Mahsuri and Fleur de Rampai Malay Perfumery, two interesting and elegant fragrances created by Fazzillah Noordin.
Perfume Review of Mahsuri and Fleur de Rampai Malay Perfumery
Mahsuri
This perfume was inspired by the conspiratorial events leading up to the unjust death sentence of Mahsuri, the legend of Langkawi.
Mahsuri was a young woman, who lived on the island Langkawi in Malaysia during the late 18th century. She was a wife of the warrior, that had to go to war with the Siamese.
While her husband was on the war, Mahsuri befriended a young traveler. One woman who was jealous of Mahsuri’s beauty spread the rumor that Mahsuri was having an affair with the traveler and the villagers openly accused her of adultery.
According to folklore, when Mahsuri was stabbed, the white blood flowed from the wound, that was the sign of her innocence. Mahsuri has cursed Langkawi to have seven generations of bad luck and after a while, this state was taken over by Siam.
The tomb of Mahsuri attracts tourists from all over the world, and her story continues to inspire people.
This time the tragic story of the beautiful woman became an inspiration for a Mahsuri fragrance by Malay Perfumery.
Mahsuri opens with the bright scent of jasmine, surrounded by almost invisible citrus notes which bring to this perfume a light freshness. The note of camphor with its unique and multifaceted aroma makes the opening of Mahsuri perfume more expressive and gives this fragrance the bracing sound.
After a while, the tender, alluring and a little bit sweet scent of jasmine appears in all its glory. The base of Mahsuri perfume is represented by the delightful and sensual duo of benzoin and sandalwood.
The note of benzoin brings to this fragrance the warm balsamic scent with a heady sweetness, while the note of sandalwood gives Mahsuri perfume its rich woody aroma with the creamy nuances.
John Edmund Taylor, Johore River in Malaysia seen from Changhie, Singapore, 1879
Mahsuri Malay Perfumery is the elegant and attractive floral fragrance with the delightful balsamic and sweet accents. The main theme of Mahsuri perfume is jasmine, that sounds very expressive, natural and at the same time refined.
Despite the tragic story of Mahsuri’s life, the fragrance dedicated to her is very pleasant, relaxing and joyful.
Notes: Citruses, Camphor, Jasmine Sambac, Benzoin, Sandalwood.
If it were a place, it would be a beautiful garden in the East.
If it were a color, it would be soft yellow.
If it were one word, it would be relaxing.
Fleur de Rampai
This perfume is dedicated to the «Bunga rampai» (floral potpourri) tradition. Such floral potpourris are usually made for weddings in Malaysia. Bunga rampai is a symbol of happiness, family, and togetherness.
Fleur de Rampai is a green-floral fragrance with the main theme of jasmine. In this perfume, the note of jasmine is framed by other expressive notes. The note of screw pine or pandanus gives this fragrance its very bright and saturated floral-fruity aroma with sugary nuances.
An evocative character of screw pine is softened by the note of sensual and gentle jasmine with its beautifully sweet scent.
Patchouli in the base of Fleur de Rampai, gives this perfume its deep and impressive earthy-woody scent with musky accents and brings to this fragrance the atmosphere of mystery.
Fleur de Rampai Mayal Perfumery is the fragrance of contrasts, where the bright and powerful character of screw pine and patchouli notes is brought before the tenderness and sensual sound of jasmine flowers.
Fleur de Rampai is the memorable floral perfume with an interesting interpretation of jasmine.
Notes: Screw Pine, Jasmine, Patchouli.
If it were a place, it would be a tropical jungle.
If it were a color, it would be pale green with orange.
If it were one word, it would be expressive.
It was my perfume review of Mahsuri and Fleur de Rampai by Malay Perfumery, and I hope you enjoyed it.
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