A floral fragrance yes, but not as we know them. It's contemporary and nuanced, with the freshness of fig, neroli and magnolia. Inspired by the late Minnie Riperton's song of the same name which is ethereal, and dances fluidly before an epic chorus - and that's the perfect description of this fragrance!
'Bergamot, the crisp citrus top note, provides a green and vigorous opening. Beneath lies fruitful, bright heart notes of sweet Fig, Neroli and Magnolia. It is rounded off with subtle base notes of Floral Musks and unwilted Woods. Inspired by Minnie Ripperton’s song ‘Les Fleur' which graced our radio airwaves in 1970, this green floral scent is an unbound celebration of life, love and creation.'
Fragrance Notes
Bergamot, Neroli, Pulpy Fig, Citrusy Magnolia, floral Musk, unwilted Wood
Fragrance House
Artist/Perfumer Maya Njie is a self-taught 'nose', which means that she takes risks, bends the rules and produces scents that are truly innovative, unexpected, unique and iconic.
Part Swedish, part Gambian, but a resident of London for twenty years, hers is a wonderfully eclectic field of influence. The cool, minimal Swedish aesthetic meets the warmth and vibrancy of Africa and all in the huge cultural melting pot of one of the largest and most creative Capitals.
Maya's approach to creative perfumery is very personal as she seeks to recreate her own memories, resurrecting them not in a selfish way, but in order to construct a bridge to a wider shared consciousness - she wants her memories to create memories for others.
This collection is authentic; it stirs the mind and the emotions as little flashes of memory circulate behind the eyes. These are universal memories and Maya a contemporary sorcerer with an uncanny ability to tap into the collective experience. The fragrances are exciting, but there is also something strangely familiar about them that is both transporting and comforting at the same time. The formulae are quite minimal; no frills or fuss here, the scents shoot from the hip, which is just the way we like it.
All fragrances are eau de parfum strength and gender-neutral.
