Pomelo MalindiCitrus Fresh Extrait de Parfum

Pomelo Malindi by New Notes is a fresh, green, unisex citrus extrait de parfum. It is a rarity: a citrus fragrance in extrait concentration, even though citrus notes are the most volatile materials in perfumery.

Genderless perfumery, entirely in extrait

New Notes is an Italian house published by HIC BEAUTY, in San Giuliano Milanese, on the outskirts of Milan. It describes itself as “a new generation of extrait de parfums that transcends the codes of perfumery and breaks down the boundaries of role and gender,” and it lives up to the claim: its entire catalog consists of extrait de parfum, without a single eau de parfum. The house does not credit any perfumer on its bottles.

An opening of pomelo, yuzu, and lime

Four citrus fruits and a cold accord. Pomelo dominates, more bitter and fleshier than grapefruit, surrounded by Japanese yuzu, lemon, and lime. An icy accord sits on top, creating a sensation of coldness rather than a scent.

A heart of mint, coriander, and orange blossom

Mint extends the freshness of the opening, while coriander and nutmeg add a subtle spice, while orange blossom and jasmine provide the fragrance's only sweetness. The heart remains green and dry, never becoming heavy.

A base of patchouli, cedar, and white amber

It is the base that justifies the concentration. Patchouli, sandalwood, and cedar anchor the citrus fruits in wood, while white amber and musky notes keep them on the skin. Without it, the opening would have disappeared much sooner.

The house's approach

A citrus fragrance in extrait de parfum is almost a contradiction: citrus notes evaporate quickly and are usually reserved for eau de colognes and fresh fragrances. New Notes, whose entire catalog consists of extrait without exception, could not have done otherwise—and therefore created a woody and musky base strong enough to hold four citrus fruits. Malindi is a coastal city in Kenya, on the Indian Ocean. It belongs to Modern Liquid, the 60 ml collection.

For whom, and for what occasions?

For those who love citrus but dislike how poorly it lasts. It is a spring and summer fragrance, suitable for daytime wear, very fresh yet long-lasting. Pomelo Malindi New Notes is for those seeking a fresh fragrance that lasts all day.

Phthalate-free, paraben-free, non-toxic. Always cruelty-free and vegan-friendly. 100% recyclable packaging. “Fragrances should not be assigned to a gender: ours is made for everyone.”