Admirabilis

Admirabilis from La Manufacture, composed by Nathalie Koobus in 2017, is a resinous fragrance with incense, woods and a bright citrus top. Everyone who describes it calls it resinous, most also find it woody, amber and citrus, and a minority mention spice and musk.

Lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange give the opening a sharp, sunny sparkle, while elemi adds a lemony, peppery resin and violet leaf a crisp, green freshness. Cloves bring a warm, slightly medicinal spice. The heart and base are rich in resins: incense gives a dry, smoky haze, myrrh a bittersweet, balsamic depth, labdanum a sticky, ambery warmth and benzoin and Tolu balsam a sweet, vanilla-like glow. Cedar, vetiver and patchouli provide a dry, earthy, woody frame.

Unisex in spirit, it suits people who love incense and resin fragrances that start bright. The profile points to autumn and winter, evenings and quiet, reflective occasions, while the citrus keeps it lively. Those who enjoy citrus-lifted incense and balsam compositions should find it absorbing.

Admirabilis — unisex fragrance by La Manufacture (released 2017). Notes: Amber, Benzoin, Bergamot, Cedar, Cloves, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Green Notes, Incense, Labdanum, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Musk, Myrrh, Patchouli, Tolu Balsam, Vetiver, Violet Leaf, elemi. — Parfica open fragrance database