Manama

My philosophy of women's fragrances is quite different than my feelings on fragrances for men. I dislike the citrus overload so common in men's colognes and strive to create alternatives (see Toxic and Blackberry). But for women's fragrances I am fascinated by classic themes — from the 1930's and 1940's — that simply do not exist today.

Manama is a luxurious perfume, conceived in the style of luxury perfumes of the past intended for women of wealth and culture. In today's world that makes it exotic, a breed of perfume that few younger women would know of unless, as small girls, they once raided a rich grandmother's boudoir.

Manama is a tribute to the rose and, so unlike most modern "rose" perfumes, it really does contain traces of natural rose de mai absolute as well as other classic natural materials rarely found in perfumes today due to their scarcity and cost.

But Manama is not a "heavy" perfume. The rose is a very delicate flower. So Manama is a fragrance that can be worn day or night. But it does feature two qualities not generally found in modern fragrances, regardless of whether they are made from "all natural" materials or from commercially more affordable synthetics

Manama is remarkable for both its silage ("wake") and its tenacity. The woman who wears it leaves a faint but distinctive trail behind her that lingers even after she has left the room. And Manama does not have to be refreshed periodically during the day because, while gentle, it is remarkably long lasting.

Two more points about Manama. Discerning women notice its aroma because it stands out from the run of the mill familiar. If they are sufficiently intimate with the woman who wears it, they will ask, "What is that perfume you are wearing?"

Then, for those who deal daily with the anti-fragrance fanatics, Manama is not a fragrance that gives offense. Because of its light and friendly aroma, only the most fragrant-phobic take issue and even then it's only to "stand on their principles" rather than admit that this fragrance gives them pleasure and makes them feel happy, the way only the rose can do.

To date, of the fragrances I have crated, Manama is my personal favorite. I would be pleased if you would take advantaged of my sample offer below and try Manama for yourself.