Abi Roya

A brand that draws on the traditional scents of the Middle East to create fragrances focused on tranquillity and inner sensibilities. The sort that envelops you in an ‘aura’ rather than flashiness. The first impression is a somewhat unexpected coolness. The top notes are camphor, grapefruit and juniper berry. A crisp, refreshing sensation with a hint of bitterness. It’s not merely fresh; it’s like a cool breeze that subtly sharpens the senses. From there emerge three varieties of lotus: white, pink and blue. Their respective nuances blend together, creating a layered transparency that is not merely a single ‘scent of water’. Magnolia and mimosa gently bridge the gap between them, spreading quietly, as if light were filtering through the water’s surface. It is light, yet never thin. Rather, it possesses a density that seems to sink slowly into the depths. And then the finish. Here, one is slightly taken by surprise. Mate, hay, cedar. A faintly dry hint of grass and wood. Having felt so much water, you suddenly realise the humidity has receded, leaving a quiet dryness behind. Yet it never dries out completely. Somewhere, the memory of water remains. This Lotus fragrance is truly not your ‘run-of-the-mill’ sort. Typical Lotus scents often lack depth, veer slightly towards the chemical, or are so light they fade away in an instant... whilst an over-reliance on ‘watery notes’ tends to make them feel cheap all at once, this one has a real density to it. It is transparent yet not thin; quiet yet commanding a presence. Light, yet memorable. It’s not a scent that’s easily recognisable; it’s the sort that speaks to you through the ‘texture’ of the fragrance as a whole. The lotus I’d been searching for all this time was right here. I’ve finally found it. The lotus I think I love more than any other in the world. The water’s surface ripples, then gradually dries up. All that remains is that moment in between, untouched by anyone.

Beautiful fragrance that’s built around lotus.Lotus is amped up with other florals and earthy ingredients like hay and mate.Very calming and grounded feeling.Well done.

Interesting and unique floral with herbal aquatic accents. The scent opens with herbal accents of camphor and mimosa tempered by some citrus leading to a pronounced floral heart comprised of lotus and gardenia. The perfume settles on a base of musk, mate, hay and cedar. The unisex scent has a distinct Middle Eastern vibe to it and is a bit of an acquired taste. It has good longevity and sillage and will appeal to those looking for unique floral scents. Enjoy!