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by Nose Anatomy
May 3, 2025
A mystical journey through sacred Sardinian rituals, where incense, myrrh, and caramel resins awaken the soul.
In the hidden heart of the Mediterranean, where ancient stones whisper the mysteries of forgotten civilizations, Acqua di Sardegna unveils a fragrance that feels like a sacred chant rising from the depths of time: Mareos, part of the Sandalia Shardana collection.
This Eau de Parfum is not just a scent - it’s a ritual. Inspired by the sacred wells of the Nuragic civilization in Sardinia, Mareos carries the legacy of rituals performed around water, earth, and fire. It evokes the echo of footsteps on stone paths, the warmth of glowing embers, and the sweetness of offerings laid at the altar.
The Olfactory Pyramid
Top Notes: Incense Orpur®, Saffron
Heart Notes: Myrrh, White Amber, Caramel Accord
Base Notes: Benzoin Orpur®, Cistus Absolute, Vanilla, Musk
The opening of Mareos is smoky yet bright - incense and saffron form a sacred flame that slowly gives way to the dense, honeyed heart of myrrh and amber, sweetened by an unusual caramel nuance that never turns juvenile. It is deepened further by a dry-down of resins and sensual musk that lingers with luxurious intent. The use of Orpur® grade ingredients-Grasse’s finest-elevates its richness and purity.
This unisex composition is complex but coherent, rich but meditative. It invites the wearer to enter a state of trance, as if guided through an ancestral ceremony. It has that rare quality of both grounding and lifting the spirit, making it suitable for those who seek perfumes with spiritual, almost therapeutic undertones.
With Mareos, the Sandalia Shardana collection continues its olfactory voyage across Sardinia’s mythic landscape, stitching together history, scent, and soul.