Mansa

Mansa by Pernoire is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Mansa was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Andreas Wilhelm. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Orris and Blackberry; middle notes are Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Saffron, Amber and Cassis; base notes are Heliotrope, Musk, Moss and Patchouli. Mansa Musa was the ruler of the Mali Empire in the 13th century. During his reign, Mali was one of the richest kingdoms of Africa, and Mansa Musa was among the richest individuals in the world. During his pilgrimage to Mecca, he built mosques, met with the Sultan of Egypt, and spent so much gold that it caused a 12 year gold inflation.Spanish cartographers, depicted Mansa Musa in the atlas, sitting on a throne, holding a nugget of gold and a golden staff. Mansa means “king” or “ruler” in Maninka; the family name of the ruler of the Mali Empire. It is the olfactory metaphor of wealth and generosity.Mansa is a unisex extrait de parfum with natural essences.