
Eau Absolue
“Eau Absolue by Mona di Orio is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a citrus, aromatic composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Eau Absolue by Mona di Orio is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Eau Absolue was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Mona di Orio. Top notes are Petitgrain, Clementine and Sicilian Bergamot; middle notes are Java vetiver oil, Geranium, Bay Leaf and Pink Pepper; base notes are Labdanum, Musk and Virginian Cedar. Eau Absolue is a memoir steeped in Mona di Orio’s love for the Mediterranean. Composed in her signature olfactory chiaroscuro construction, the scent envelopes in joyous warmth.Eau Absolue effervesces like a summer breeze carrying a zestful bouquet of bergamot, mandarin, clementine and petitgrain. These bright, convivial citruses splash against the epicurean spice of pink peppercorn.The scent becomes earthy and softly floral, with whispers of geranium, dry vetiver and balsamic St. Thomas bay leaf. The nocturnal shade intensifies, arching ever deeper, until plunging directly into a caress of cistus labdanum, the ambery smell of the Mediterranean, and sensual musk, an elegant and intoxicating denouement.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance

Labdanum
Harvested from the sticky secretions of rockrose shrubs, labdanum exudes an intense aroma that is both animalic and woody. Its scent can be likened to a blend of ambergris and vanilla, with hints of sweetness and a smoky undertone. This complex profile makes it a versatile ingredient in perfumery.

Musk
Musk, once sourced from the musk deer and now often recreated synthetically, offers an earthy, slightly sweet aroma reminiscent of skin. Its versatility allows it to blend seamlessly into various fragrance families, from oriental to woody, enhancing their depth without overpowering them.

Virginian Cedar
Virginian Cedar is harvested from the eastern United States, where its wood offers a robust, slightly sweet aroma with hints of spice. This material brings a natural warmth and a touch of earthiness that can evoke the scent of a forest floor after rain or the comforting embrace of an old wooden chest.
Designer Mona di Orio
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