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0.5 fl. oz. - 15ml

TRUDON

MORTEL

Name: MORTEL
Brand: TRUDON
Price: 280.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$280

Description

Mortel by Trudon opens with a striking, almost metallic blend of pimento and black pepper, immediately setting a spicy and intense tone. As it settles, the heart reveals a deep, resinous core of Somalian frankincense and a mysterious 'Mystikal' note, lending an ancient, smoky depth. The dry down is a warm embrace of benzoin resin, pure cistus, and myrrh, creating a sensual and enduring trail that feels both spiritual and grounded. This fragrance masterfully balances warmth and coolness, making it a compelling choice for those drawn to dark, resinous scents with a peppery kick. Perfumer: Yann Vasnier

Scent Profile

Oriental

Spicy

Resinous

Woody

Smoky

Notes

Top Notes

Pimento

Black Pepper

Middle Notes

Somalian Frankincense

Mystikal

Base Notes

Benzoin Resin

Pure Cistus

Myrrh

About TRUDON

Founded in 1643 in Paris by Claude Trudon, Cire Trudon is the world's oldest active candlemaker, renowned for supplying pristine white beeswax candles to Louis XIV's royal court at Versailles and French churches, embodying a legacy of timeless craftsmanship. Expanding into fragrances since 2017 with its first perfume Bruma, Trudon crafts unisex eau de parfums in collaboration with world-class perfumers, featuring olfactory complexity that evokes unique horizons, cultures, and creative freedom while drawing on its heritage. Its signature style blends historical elegance with modern perfumery, offering scents that transcend gender and transport the senses.

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Perfumer

Yann Vasnier

Yann Vasnier is a French master perfumer renowned for his artistic range and innovative style. Trained at ISIPCA in Versailles, he has created fragrances for luxury houses such as Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs, Comme des Garçons, Arquiste, and Jo Malone London, as well as niche brands like Parfums MDCI and Keiko Mecheri. Vasnier is celebrated for his ability to craft scents that balance elegance, modernity, and daring creativity, making him one of the most respected perfumers of his generation.

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Reviews

4.5

Excellent6 reviews

Luckyscent

4.5/5 • 6 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers often describe Mortel as a deeply spiritual and sensual fragrance, frequently highlighting its prominent incense and pepper notes. It's generally perceived as a sophisticated and unique take on an oriental spicy profile, often praised for its evocative and mysterious character.

Pros

Performance excellence: Many find Mortel to have good longevity and a noticeable, yet not overwhelming, projection, making it suitable for various settings.

Versatile appeal: It's frequently recommended for cooler weather and evening wear, but its unique balance allows some to enjoy it during the day for a distinctive presence.

Quality composition: The blend of resins, spices, and woods is often lauded for feeling rich, well-crafted, and natural, avoiding any synthetic harshness.

Cons

Specific limitation: The strong peppery and incense notes might be too intense or challenging for those who prefer lighter or sweeter fragrances.

Situational drawback: Some might find it less suitable for very warm climates or casual daytime wear due to its deep and resinous nature.

Comparisons

Similar to Comme des Garçons Blackpepper: Reviewers note a shared dark, peppery, and incense-driven profile, though Mortel is often described as more resinous and less dry.

Reminds reviewers of Tauer L'Air du Désert Marocain: While not identical, the dry, spicy, and resinous warmth evokes a similar atmospheric and meditative feeling for some.