物の哀れ / MONO NO AWARE

Name: 物の哀れ / MONO NO AWARE
Brand: BARUTI
Price: 152.53 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$152.53

€130

Description

物の哀れ / MONO NO AWARE by BARUTI is a serene, contemplative fragrance inspired by the Japanese concept of appreciating fleeting beauty. Its opening is delicately floral with cherry blossom, followed by the soft, green heart of matcha tea, enveloped in a tranquil cloud of subtle woods and gentle musk. The scent evokes the poetry of springtime, balancing powdery sweetness and nutty greenery for an elevating yet peaceful experience. This composition is well-loved for its quiet elegance and philosophical depth. Created by Spyros Drosopoulos for unisex.

Scent Profile

Green

Floral

Woody

Powdery

Tea-Like

Notes

Top Notes

Cherry Blossom

Middle Notes

Matcha Tea

Base Notes

Japanese Cedarwood

Musk

About BARUTI

Baruti is an independent niche fragrance house from the Netherlands, founded by perfumer Spyros Drosopoulos. Known for its bold, artistic compositions, Baruti blends science, storytelling, and raw emotion to create scents that are unconventional yet wearable. The brand name means “gunpowder” in Greek, reflecting its explosive creativity and daring approach to modern perfumery.

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Perfumer

Spyros Drosopoulos

Spyros Drosopoulos is a Greek-born perfumer and the founder of the Dutch niche fragrance house Baruti. Originally trained as a neuroscientist, he transitioned into perfumery to combine his scientific background with artistic expression. Since launching Baruti in 2015, Drosopoulos has become known for his bold, experimental compositions that push boundaries while remaining deeply wearable, earning a reputation as one of the most creative voices in contemporary niche perfumery.

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Reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers praise MONO NO AWARE for its calm, meditative aura and elegant execution of tea and cherry blossom notes. It stands out among Japanese-inspired and tea fragrances for its authenticity and balanced character.

Pros

Performance excellence: Longevity is moderate to good, typically lasting a full workday with subtle but persistent sillage.

Versatile appeal: The subtle elegance makes it ideal for daytime wear, professional settings, or quiet personal moments.

Quality composition: Reviewers highlight the smooth harmony of high-quality ingredients, especially the natural feel of matcha tea and cherry blossom.

Cons

Specific limitation: Sillage is gentle and may be too soft for those seeking strong projection.

Situational drawback: The contemplative nature is less suited for festive or night-out occasions where a louder fragrance is desired.

Comparisons

Similar to: Diptyque Eau de Minthe – Both share a green, translucent freshness but MONO NO AWARE is distinctly more floral and less herbal.

Reminds reviewers of: L'Artisan Parfumeur Thé Pour Un Été – Key difference lies in BARUTI's more powdery cherry blossom accent and less citrusy brightness.