Mohur Eau de Parfum
Known as Mehrunissa, the most powerful Empress of the Mughal dynasty, Noor Jahan was the favorite wife of Emperor Jehangir. She was the true power behind the throne while her husband lived, so much so that after his death her male relatives had her sequestered (in comfort!) for the rest of her life. In her confinement, she devoted herself to the art of perfumery as it had been passed down from her mother.
Mohur is a rose-based fragrance, a combination of opulent moghul rose perfumes and a distinguished spicy leather bouquet that can only be imagined during a high tea after a polo match. To capture this moment,
Mohur has been created as a refined rose-oudh alliance that pays tribute to Noor Jahan’s power and talent. It exemplifies the nearly 500-year span of India’s history that was shaped by a succession of influences from the outside world, from invaders to traders to colonizers, and which also gave rise to some of the most magnificent architecture the world has ever seen, including the Taj Mahal. The word ‘mohur’ derives from Sanskrit and refers to the most valuable gold coin in India’s history, the last of which were minted in 1918.
The scent embodies, and is a dedication to, the mix of all the best of Mogul and the British Raj - a complex period in history for Indians which saw the flowering of unique gifts of the arts, music and education.
The beautiful bottle is from French crystal and they are real collectorsitems
The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour.
Oriental Woody
Top: cardamom absolute, coria nder seed oil, ambrette seed, carrot, black pepper, elemi oil
Heart: Turkish rose oil, Morrocan rose absolute, rose accords 11 percent, jasmine accord, orris, aubepin flower, almond milk notes, violet flower and orris effects, leather vitessence
Base: sandalwood, ambre, white woods, patchouli, oudh Pa lao oil from Laos, benjoin Siam, vanilla, tonka bean
