TEONE REINTHAL
MAGDALA
2023
PERFUMER
Teone Reinthal
GINGER LILY
BROOM
CINNAMON
OMUMBIRI MYRRH
KUA MYRRH
KATAF MYRRH
MUSK ROOT
STYRAX
OPOPONAX
orris
CEDARWOOD
Magdala was quite interesting, but also not quite what I was expecting or hoping.
Myrrh is the main theme here, but the fragrance is quite fresh and airy for a myrrh.
The opening in particular almost reminds me of a lemonade, it’s sharp, fizzy, a bit green and fresh. It has a hay-like, ‘barn in the background’ vibe, smelling very natural.
The drydown is more to my taste. It sweetens up and it definitely gets smoother, but I still don’t get the resinous texture that I was hoping for. To me, Magdala wears like an aromatic fragrance instead. At times it reminds me of a slightly honeyed tea scent.
Quite nice, but not my favorite from the brand so far.