Al Andalus EDP 50 ml - Moresque Parfum

AL ANDALUS, the fiery soul of the Orient in its liquid form

Olfactory Family: Oriental

Top Notes: Saffron, Black Pepper, Ginger

Middle Notes: Jakarta Oud from Kalimantan

Base Notes: Haitian Vetiver, French Labdanum, Birch Oil, Tolù Balsam

Perfumer: Andrea Casotti

Launch Year: 2015

There are perfumes that are not just worn on the skin, but tell a story, evoke an era, a land, an emotion. AL ANDALUS by MORESQUE is one of those exceptional perfumes. Like an Andalusian manuscript rescued from time, this creation transports us to the beating heart of Islamic Andalusia, when the streets were tinged with gold at dusk and the aromas of spices and woods floated in the air like invisible prayers.

From the first moment, AL ANDALUS ignites with a spicy opening that captivates the senses. Warm, golden saffron blends with the vibrant power of black pepper and the sparkling character of ginger, creating an electrifying, almost ritualistic beginning that stirs the soul and prepares it for the sensorial journey to come.

At its heart beats the majestic and profound Jakarta oud, from the mythical island of Kalimantan. This resin, simultaneously wild and sophisticated, gives the fragrance a mystical and magnetic dimension, as if each drop concealed centuries of Eastern wisdom. Here, the scent becomes more intimate, more intense, like a whisper between palace walls.

The base of AL ANDALUS is an aromatic tapestry woven with masterful precision. Haitian vetiver, with its earthy and elegant tone, establishes a connection with the deepest nature. At its side, French labdanum unfolds its honeyed and ambery resin, providing warmth and body, while birch oil introduces a smoky, harsh, and noble accord, reminiscent of crackling woods. And, as an enveloping close, Tolù balsam, sweet and amber, leaves a caressing, unforgettable trail.

This perfume doesn't shout; it whispers with authority. It doesn't seek to please everyone, but to captivate those who know how to listen. AL ANDALUS is not a perfume to go unnoticed, but to be remembered. It is a fragrance with character, with history, with fire. Perfect for those who want to leave a mark without words.

The character of birch oil, reminiscent of tanned leather and wood smoke, gives it a unique, masculine, and ancestral personality. Its ancient use in Russian culture not only has aromatic value, but almost ritualistic value. In this perfume, it acts as a bridge between natural rawness and the purest sophistication.

Tolu balsam, for its part, adds a sweet texture, as if a veil of molten caramel and resin enveloping the skin. This note, so characteristic of oriental perfumes, amplifies the sensuality of the whole and transforms it into a lingering caress.

And finally, vetiver: a root that speaks of depth, of fertile earth, of ancestral wisdom. Its dry freshness, which never turns cold, provides the necessary balance so that AL ANDALUS is both a flame and a breeze. Woody without being harsh, elegant without being distant.

AL ANDALUS is much more than a perfume: it is a statement, a sensorial and emotional experience that unfolds layer upon layer. It is the warmth of an Andalusian afternoon, the echo of a Moorish lute, the shade of an orange tree in blossom. A fragrance born from history and transformed into eternity.