Mogador

Mogador was my first ROSE love. There were many forgettable rose fragrances before Mogador and there have been many rose centric fragrances to follow. But Mogador set the bar high and few have managed to come close to equaling its brilliance...its clarity. Strangely, given how much I love this fragrance, there really isn't a great deal to say. It almost defines linear. It smells like a roses. Beautiful, beautiful roses *sigh* They're fresh, long stemmed elegantly presented red roses and delicate pink roses, from petal top to stem bottom. Mogador is soft, uplifting, clear and very, very pretty. It certainly takes a back seat to its better known sister, Attar de Roses, here on Fragrantica. It's the late bloomer of the two, shying away from attention. It's more innocent, smelling hopeful somehow. It's the rose you receive at the beginning of a romance. One given with tenderness. It smells both like an authentic rose and slightly perfume-y at the same time. Making it perfect for every occasion. The projection? perfect for romance The longevity? longer than you would imagine given its softness. Notes-- well manicured roses (Turkish, Bulgarian, Dades) no musk no jasmine In perfumery, it seems a rose by any other name is still Mogador to me.

Fresh, summery, but somehow rich rose, MOGADOR smells just amazing, what a treat for a rose lover it is! Imagine hundreds of fresh pink roses' petals in your bathtub, in cool water, with rose-scented organic soap bars and clean, freshly ironed snow white towels all around; the windows of the very spacious luxury hotel bathroom are wide open into cool and sunny spring morning. This is what I see when I smell it. I usually love earthy roses, jammy sweet roses, spicy roses, strange roses, roses with a twist... But this is JUST ROSES in their best possible representation. Wow! I have an issue with KM's perfumes, I don't really feel them on myself, and they just don't last! However, this one is a wonderful exception. It isn't loud, but I am able to feel myself inside its fragrant cloud of roses. Amazing stuff!

This is just heavenly! A beautiful and full-bodied red rose bouquet with creamy jasmine traipsing about. As mentioned, it does open with some jammy fruits that give it a bit of a sparkling quality that I like. Later it's a blissful marriage of creamy jasmine and juicy roses. I detect no greenness or powder in this blend, which I really appreciate. It's a simple and beautiful blend that seems more on the dressy side than the casual. Perfect for day time wear when you want rich, but festive feel. A must try for those with an affinity for the rose!

Very, very pretty rose! It's sweet, truly rosy, but there's something darkening and deepening it so it's not just a pink and frilly candybox scent -- maybe it's chocolate? But bitter cacao, not a chocolate bonbon. I agree with missk that this is not a pastel rose. Mogador has far more presence than most of the KM line - often I find her perfumes pretty, tasteful, but undistinctive and wispy. Mogador is up front and center, speaking loud and clear. And what it says is ROSE.

MOGADOR – Keiko Mecheri MAGNIFICENT....rich, lush, heady, strong, smooth, velvety, sensual, fresh ROSE! Like bathing naked in a huge black marble bath filled with blood red rose petals...by candlelight. A few heady jasmine blossoms floating in the lush mix, and just a touch of unobtrusive, sensual musk to ground it all. Fresh, clean,....but somehow definitely....absolutely.....not at all innocent. Subtle, understated seduction personified.....and very, very beautiful.