Haiti, or Ayiti in Creole, is a vibrant island of culture, resilience and natural beauty nestled in the Caribbean. Nicknamed “the land of mountains”, it boasts dynamic landscapes, where sandy beaches meet lush green mountains and dense rainforests.
At the heart of the fragrance, the essence of Haitian vetiver sings out with an earthy and woody warmth. Ayiti is a multifaceted cut emerald, its deep green mysteries flashing from mineral and rooty to smoky and wild.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Ayiti suits an unhurried afternoon when rain has darkened the ground and the air still carries the smell of roots. Its mineral earthiness and smoky green facets suggest a quiet, tactile presence rather than a polished social flourish.
How to wear
Try it in mild to cool weather, when its damp-earth and woody facets can feel especially at home. Begin with one or two sprays on skin and let the vetiver and patchouli settle before adding more. Apply sparingly in warmth if you prefer to keep the earthy impression restrained.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to rooty vetiver, earthy patchouli and the mineral smell of rain on soil. Its powdery texture offers a softer counterpoint to the green, smoky character, appealing to tastes that favor landscape-like compositions over sweetness.
Release year
2024
The nose
Brahim Mohamed is MABRA’s founder and perfumer, a self-taught creator whose practice developed through reading and research. He makes fragrances in his French workshop, assembling, bottling and packaging them by hand. His approach emphasizes respect for raw materials and personal storytelling; Ayiti places vetiver, a material he particularly values, at the center of its earthy composition.
Mabra’s story
MABRA approaches perfume as an independent, small-batch craft, with hands-on production in a French workshop. Its identity combines personal storytelling, attention to raw materials and an emphasis on natural ingredients and sustainable values, without claiming that every composition is entirely natural.
Ayiti’s concept
Ayiti takes its name from the Creole name for Haiti and draws on the country’s culture, resilience and mountainous landscapes. Haitian vetiver translates that inspiration into earthy, woody warmth, with mineral, rooty and smoky facets imagined as the shifting depths of a cut emerald.
Extra info
Ayiti’s published note pyramid traces three ingredient origins: Calabrian bergamot, Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli. Subtitled “The Earthy,” it belongs to MABRA’s Collection Essentielle.
Haiti, or Ayiti in Creole, is a vibrant island of culture, resilience and natural beauty nestled in the Caribbean. Nicknamed “the land of mountains”, it boasts dynamic landscapes, where sandy beaches meet lush green mountains and dense rainforests.
At the heart of the fragrance, the essence of Haitian vetiver sings out with an earthy and woody warmth. Ayiti is a multifaceted cut emerald, its deep green mysteries flashing from mineral and rooty to smoky and wild.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Ayiti suits an unhurried afternoon when rain has darkened the ground and the air still carries the smell of roots. Its mineral earthiness and smoky green facets suggest a quiet, tactile presence rather than a polished social flourish.
How to wear
Try it in mild to cool weather, when its damp-earth and woody facets can feel especially at home. Begin with one or two sprays on skin and let the vetiver and patchouli settle before adding more. Apply sparingly in warmth if you prefer to keep the earthy impression restrained.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to rooty vetiver, earthy patchouli and the mineral smell of rain on soil. Its powdery texture offers a softer counterpoint to the green, smoky character, appealing to tastes that favor landscape-like compositions over sweetness.
Release year
2024
The nose
Brahim Mohamed is MABRA’s founder and perfumer, a self-taught creator whose practice developed through reading and research. He makes fragrances in his French workshop, assembling, bottling and packaging them by hand. His approach emphasizes respect for raw materials and personal storytelling; Ayiti places vetiver, a material he particularly values, at the center of its earthy composition.
Mabra’s story
MABRA approaches perfume as an independent, small-batch craft, with hands-on production in a French workshop. Its identity combines personal storytelling, attention to raw materials and an emphasis on natural ingredients and sustainable values, without claiming that every composition is entirely natural.
Ayiti’s concept
Ayiti takes its name from the Creole name for Haiti and draws on the country’s culture, resilience and mountainous landscapes. Haitian vetiver translates that inspiration into earthy, woody warmth, with mineral, rooty and smoky facets imagined as the shifting depths of a cut emerald.
Extra info
Ayiti’s published note pyramid traces three ingredient origins: Calabrian bergamot, Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli. Subtitled “The Earthy,” it belongs to MABRA’s Collection Essentielle.
