Edible
Spicy
Woody
Notesambercinnamonfrankincenseincensemadagascar vanillamyrrhnutmegpink peppersea saltvanillaylang-ylang
Tags
#sexy
Style
unisex
This fragrance is a tribute to the beauty of Madagascan vanilla — one of the finest vanillas in the world. Mafonja means “intense” (as in power or strength) in Malagasy.
It opens with a breath of fleur de sel, evoking salt-kissed skin. A soft heat follows, as cinnamon, pink pepper (Mauritius), and nutmeg wrap the senses in warmth. Ylang-ylang (Comoros) lends a creamy, luminous floral note. As the scent deepens, a darker story unfolds: resinous myrrh (Somalia) and olibanum (Somalia) melt into dark amber.
Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close, evening presence: the kind of scent that reads as warm skin, spice and shadow rather than a loud gourmand. It suits intimate settings where its salty opening and resinous drydown can unfold slowly, leaving a sensual, slightly mysterious trail.
How to wear
Best worn in mild to cool weather, when its salty top notes stay crisp and the vanilla-resin base can bloom without feeling heavy. Apply sparingly at first; one or two sprays are enough to let the spice, amber and incense develop with a smooth, enveloping diffusion on skin.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like vanilla with structure: salty, spicy, resinous and a little smoky rather than syrupy or dessert-like. It will appeal to those drawn to textured niche compositions, warm amber woods and fragrances that balance comfort with a darker, more sensual edge.
Release year
2025
The nose
The fragrance was developed in collaboration with Florian Gallo, Hamid Merati-Kashani, Alexandra Monet and Coralie Spicher, though the house has not publicly assigned a single perfumer to Vanille Mafonja. The result fits the language of contemporary niche perfumery: textured, material-driven and built around contrast, with a bright saline opening, a plush vanilla heart and a resinous, smoky drydown.
Collaborators
Etienne Haddad and Valeria Kozhevnikov, the founders of Réserve en Afrique 1934, shaped the brand’s creative direction around African botanicals, conservation and sensory storytelling, giving the fragrance its island-night concept and ethical sourcing frame. The collection was created in collaboration with Florian Gallo, Hamid Merati-Kashani, Alexandra Monet and Coralie Spicher, but the brand does not publicly break down each perfumer’s role for this scent.
Reserve en Afrique 1934’s story
Réserve en Afrique 1934 builds its identity around African landscapes, botanicals and conservation heritage, treating ingredients as the core of the story rather than decorative accents. The house favors responsible sourcing, vegan formulas and a narrative style that connects perfumery to place, ecology and memory.
Vanille Mafonja’s concept
Vanille Mafonja belongs to the Afrique Extraordinaire collection and was released as a tribute to Madagascan vanilla, with “Mafonja” said to mean “intense” in Malagasy. Its concept evokes a moonlit island, a hidden cove and salt-kissed skin, then turns darker through myrrh, olibanum and amber, giving the vanilla a smoky, nocturnal edge.
Extra info
“Mafonja” is said to mean “intense” in Malagasy, a direct nod to the character of the vanilla at the heart of the scent. The formula is presented as vegan and responsibly sourced, with a beetroot-derived alcohol base and no parabens, phthalates, UV filters or colorants.
Featured in edits and sample packs
2025 Bestsellers | UnisexVanilla!
Notesambercinnamonfrankincenseincensemadagascar vanillamyrrhnutmegpink peppersea saltvanillaylang-ylang
Tags
#sexy
Style
unisex
This fragrance is a tribute to the beauty of Madagascan vanilla — one of the finest vanillas in the world. Mafonja means “intense” (as in power or strength) in Malagasy.
It opens with a breath of fleur de sel, evoking salt-kissed skin. A soft heat follows, as cinnamon, pink pepper (Mauritius), and nutmeg wrap the senses in warmth. Ylang-ylang (Comoros) lends a creamy, luminous floral note. As the scent deepens, a darker story unfolds: resinous myrrh (Somalia) and olibanum (Somalia) melt into dark amber.
Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close, evening presence: the kind of scent that reads as warm skin, spice and shadow rather than a loud gourmand. It suits intimate settings where its salty opening and resinous drydown can unfold slowly, leaving a sensual, slightly mysterious trail.
How to wear
Best worn in mild to cool weather, when its salty top notes stay crisp and the vanilla-resin base can bloom without feeling heavy. Apply sparingly at first; one or two sprays are enough to let the spice, amber and incense develop with a smooth, enveloping diffusion on skin.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like vanilla with structure: salty, spicy, resinous and a little smoky rather than syrupy or dessert-like. It will appeal to those drawn to textured niche compositions, warm amber woods and fragrances that balance comfort with a darker, more sensual edge.
Release year
2025
The nose
The fragrance was developed in collaboration with Florian Gallo, Hamid Merati-Kashani, Alexandra Monet and Coralie Spicher, though the house has not publicly assigned a single perfumer to Vanille Mafonja. The result fits the language of contemporary niche perfumery: textured, material-driven and built around contrast, with a bright saline opening, a plush vanilla heart and a resinous, smoky drydown.
Collaborators
Etienne Haddad and Valeria Kozhevnikov, the founders of Réserve en Afrique 1934, shaped the brand’s creative direction around African botanicals, conservation and sensory storytelling, giving the fragrance its island-night concept and ethical sourcing frame. The collection was created in collaboration with Florian Gallo, Hamid Merati-Kashani, Alexandra Monet and Coralie Spicher, but the brand does not publicly break down each perfumer’s role for this scent.
Reserve en Afrique 1934’s story
Réserve en Afrique 1934 builds its identity around African landscapes, botanicals and conservation heritage, treating ingredients as the core of the story rather than decorative accents. The house favors responsible sourcing, vegan formulas and a narrative style that connects perfumery to place, ecology and memory.
Vanille Mafonja’s concept
Vanille Mafonja belongs to the Afrique Extraordinaire collection and was released as a tribute to Madagascan vanilla, with “Mafonja” said to mean “intense” in Malagasy. Its concept evokes a moonlit island, a hidden cove and salt-kissed skin, then turns darker through myrrh, olibanum and amber, giving the vanilla a smoky, nocturnal edge.
Extra info
“Mafonja” is said to mean “intense” in Malagasy, a direct nod to the character of the vanilla at the heart of the scent. The formula is presented as vegan and responsibly sourced, with a beetroot-derived alcohol base and no parabens, phthalates, UV filters or colorants.
Featured in edits and sample packs
2025 Bestsellers | UnisexVanilla!