Moena 12 | 69

The emotions I feel while wearing Moena 12|69 echo the depth and complexity of the fragrance itself -- Moena is a fragrance unlike no other. With a flowery feminine top layer that mimics a tropical breeze and exotic flora. The base note is unmistakably woodsy, mossy, with endless depth like the earth that it came from. While wearing Moena, I am light and free and lilting with breezy flora while simultaneously grounded by the deep dank Peruvian jungle. My heart sours knowing the Moena fragrance is derived from sustainable sources and this exclusive and indulgent scent is actually making a difference -- opening a door for the future of fragrances to follow -- a unique, one of a kind exquisite perfume that has the potential to change the world for the better. And make both men and women smell FANTASTIC.

Where do I begin? Not only do I absolutely love this fragrance but the journey that Heather takes you on through her wonderful essay and photos on her website allow you to be in Peru with her creating Moena. When Moena arrived in it's beautiful bottle with a hand written thank you note I knew it was special. I wanted to just place it on the shelf and enjoy it as an object but how could I ? The curiosity was overwhelming and the fragrance did not disappoint. I dabb some on in the morning and enjoy the scent throughout the day, as well as all the compliments that I receive.

This is a beautiful perfume. I switched from my usual rotation of Le Labo scents, as Moena is like the best of Le Labo x 100. It is musky and woody with just the right amount of sweetness. I am amazed by how it balances elegance with earthiness - people ask me all day long what I'm wearing. It is so elegant, in fact, that it should not be worn by someone who stoops so low as to personally attack its maker...shocked by the trolling in the last review. There is a perfume for everyone - choose your poison.

This is just bliss. It’s warm and fascinating and earthy. It smells like a humid late summer evening and an old book. It’s calming and thrilling at the same time. The sillage isn’t enormous, but just enough to be inviting. And it sure does last a long time. I’ve worn it many a night out and have never felt the need to reapply. A previous reviewer said it isn’t sexy but I respectfully disagree! I feel so hot when I wear this, haha.

I love, love, love this perfume. It's incredibly unique, deep, woodsy, but sexy at the same time. I wear it almost every day and invariably I get multiple comments on how good it smells. I love the sustainable sourcing aspect and the bottle is so sophisticated on my dresser. It makes me happy every time I wear it.

Soooo yummy round mossy whisper of eucalyptus

Moena is a really lovely, peaceful, earthy and spicy scent on me. I've tested it twice (from a dabber). The top notes, to me, smell like a warm tobacco and rooibus tea. I *love* the initial notes - I get a calm stillness, like the feeling of getting up before sunrise, breathing in the cool fall air, and having the world to yourself, before anyone else is up and moving. My first test was on the outside of my wrist, and I wanted to just put my head down on my arm, and breathe... deeply... and take it all in. Gorgeous. The dry-down is really nice too, but it reminds me a little of SJP Stash. I like Stash (I have a bottle!), and I like this. I found it lighter, a bit more gentle than Stash. On me, Stash can start to feel a little overwhelming in small spaces or when I'm too warm, but Moena remained peaceful, gentle, warm, and comforting as I ran around like a crazy person trying to do batch cooking, laundry, and other Sunday night cleaning. The only downsides are that it doesn't last very long on my skin at all (maybe 4 hours?) and I don't get much projection. I like low-key fragrances, but I wouldn't have minded a tiny bit more projection, to avoid having to sniff myself to enjoy the perfume ;). Unfortunately, for me the cost, combined with the fact that it doesn't last on my skin, means I'm not going to get a full bottle. But, I'll enjoy every last drop of my sample! Definitely worth sampling.

A unique natural scent centered around the oil of the Moena tree, a Peruvian rainforest rosewood like plant, the scent of which is slightly astringent, camphoraceous and therapeutic. The perfumer surrounds this central note with slight hints of tea, ginger and tobacco leaf to create a calming relaxing effect. The unisex scent has moderate projection and good longevity. Recommended for lovers of unique woody scents and those who like calming soft scents. Enjoy!

This smells truly horrible. I think that we should all leave Moena in the rainforest where it belongs. Some things are not meant to be perfumes. Sometimes artists should be told when their art is unappealing on a basic level. Hey, I've made bad art. Someone should have told Heather D'Angelo that this is not something to be worn on skin. Ever.

I can appreciate the story,time and creativity that went into making this fragrance. It's a beautiful thing heather has done. Moena is what i would consider Peru's version of Oud. At least in this blend it reminds me of that. If you want to try and enjoy Moena you have to give it time to develop. It starts out pungent and unapologetic. Quite camphorous and fairly medicinal an in your face type of aroma This is a very strong fragrance and should be treated with respect. Deep resinous woods that lasts 24hrs! Dank and dark in an unusually delectable way,very heady. What i mostly get is dark wood and moss. Maybe a very slight touch of tobacco. But that is what dominated this perfume to my nose. Like i said. Peru's oud. If you're looking for a simple safe and easy to wear fragrance. This is not for you. This is more of a bold statement! If you like wood heavy aromas and are into the artistic aspects of perfumes you may just find this interesting. I personally would find this difficult to wear daily. Just sharing my thoughts and opinions on this creation. As with all fragrances. Try it out for yourself. You might find you love Moena.

First note is a blast of tea with some mossy undertone. It's decidedly not a green tea, though, more of an aged one like a Pu-Erh, the sort that has notes of dirt and undergrowth that appeals to tea connoisseurs but not so much the average Joe. After a bit the tobacco leaf comes out. Not so much with the wood and none of the purported ginger, which would be a welcome bright note. It's interesting and fascinating, but I can't think of where I'd wear it. Sitting alone on the back porch sipping a cup of tea? A quiet dinner in an elegant, high-end Chinese restaurant? It's calming and mature, and not very sexy - though one doesn't always want sexy. Interesting stuff. I like it, a lot. I just have no idea where it would fit in. I might prefer it as a candle over something I'd put on.

The jewel of my collection. It smells like a Rousseau painting. One whiff and your watching Klaus Kinski play Caruso on his gramophone while floating through the jungle in Fitzcarraldo. I would literally send this in a capsule to an alien civilization to show them how beautiful our planet is. I first tried this in a little boutique on a trip to LA several years ago. I then called two weeks later to have it shipped to Seattle because I just couldn’t get it out of my head. Utterly transportive, hedonic, dreamy. Unmatched mystery and depth. Way too exotic for daily wear. I enjoy it on my birthday and have it on hand in case I need it for... maybe, a masque ball, or on the jungle cruise ride at Disney.

I hedged my bet at first with this product and bought the little Carta tester tube, unsure of whether it would be too much of a knockout punch for my liking. Within hours of it arriving and me dabbing it on my wrists and then pathologically smelling them, I'd ordered a full bottle for myself. The fragrance is completely addictive -- it somehow straddles the divide between familiar and innovative, fresh and deep. It's incredibly rare to smell "placeness" in a perfume... But after reading the story of how it was born out of the Peruvian jungle, it all snapped together for me. There's soil and leaf and tea and clear wet sky. It's just a beautiful, romantic product. I love it.

This is an exquisite perfume. I used to use Frederick Malle for years, but finally found a scent that feels beautifully me. I have been stopped by strangers who want to know what I am wearing. They tell me I smell divine which is what all women want to hear. My boyfriend finds it so sensual and alluring and he has a very discriminating nose! If the reviewer above doesn't like it, so be it, but I love it and believe that Heather is an artist. I find the reviwer's snide comments say more about her than the perfume.

I cannot say enough good things about this perfume. My fellow yogis, you know that feeling you get after savasana and all in the world is calm and right? This perfume brings me to that place every time and I absolutely love it. The scent is earthy, spicy and just right. A little goes a long way, usually lasting for about 24 hours - which speaks to the quality of the perfume. Cheers to the perfumer, I can't wait to smell your next creation!

The story behind this perfume is a wonderful journey. Not only about sustainable sourcing but also how Heather D'Angelo meandered into perfumery. Love the possibility of finding a signature that only a handful of people will ever have the opportunity to wear. The quality present in this perfume is apparent. I had such high hopes...and it doesn't work with my chemistry.