Aqua Mirabillis
Aqua Mirabillis Collection of fragrant eaux is inspired by the Medieval "Miracle Waters"- the first alcohol-based perfumes in Europe. Citrus peels, along with astringent herbs, were tinctured into "Aqua Vitae" ("Water of Life" meaning Alcohol) and were used both internally as medicine, and externally as disinfectant, for relieving sore muscles or simply as a substitute for bathing. Inspired by these antique practice and the abundance of healing plants in the Mediterranean wilderness surrounding the new studio in Clil, the Aqua Mirabillis Collection was born. These are perfumes for external use only, featuring ingredients rarely found in perfumery, which Ayala Moriel grows, harvests, forages and tinctures all by hand in the traditional old ways. Ingredients such as mastica, varthemia, vitex, wild oregano, sage, mint and more find their way into these fine fragrances that create a sense of well-being and connection to the Earth.
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Ayala Moriel Parfums
Agua de Florida
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Visit product page →Cleansing and purifying waters, inspired by the popular New World interpretation of Eau de Cologne. This is an echo from the time before perfumery separated from medicine, and the pharmacy was fragrant and redolent of healing herbs. Spanish for Florida Waters, these mean "Flower Water", due to the higher proportion of lavender, and some rosewater relative to the European-style Eau de Cologne. Other New World botanicals include lime zest, cinnamon bark and clove buds. And to give it a local, Galilee twist: Mediterranean lavender, AKA Spanish Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) tincture from my herb garden, Grapefruit blossoms from my own orchard lend their sensuous allure. And a hint of tobacco for its sacred and protective properties. Use these Agua Florida to freshen up during the hot summer months, and in ceremony for purification at the end of a healing ceremony which involved release of pain, grieving, tension and general heaviness.
Top notes: Lime, Bergamot, Lemon, Bitter Orange, French Lavender
Heart notes: Grapefruit Blossom, Petitgrain Bigarade, Cinnamon, Cloves, Bayberry, Bay Leaf, Mediterranean Lavender, Rosewater
Base notes: TobaccoFragrance Families: Aqua Mirabillis
Eau de Cologne concentrationSafety disclaimer: Tobacco absolute has the nicotine remove, and is therefore nicotine-free.
