Maria Callas

$205.00

Maria Callas opens with Italian mandarin and black pepper, a citrus-spice pairing that has the directness of a theatrical entrance. The rose at the heart is not soft: black currant gives it a dark, slightly tart quality, and the green notes and neroli prevent the accord from settling into sweetness. What follows is a wood base built from akigalawood, texas cedar, and georgywood, each contributing a distinct facet to the drydown that keeps the composition evolving well into its final hours. The name is right: this is a fragrance with presence.

Why We Carry This

Maria Callas was among Fragrantica's best of 2023, and the reason is the akigalawood base, which gives the rose-currant heart a woody foundation with more character than standard cedar. The citrus-pepper opening is the kind of directness the subject demands, and the multi-wood base makes the drydown worth the wait.