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Post by Sandra
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When Val, the Cookie Queen, comes to Vienna I know that we will have a great day chatting, laughing, walking and perhaps sniffing some perfumes together. New Year’s Eve 2014 she came into town to have brunch together with Birgit from Olfactoria’s Travels and Lady Jane Grey. This day was a celebration.
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Val and I first met at Starbucks with our men in tow and she pulls out a cosmetic bag and whispers “Hey, Sandra, try this new perfume from Neela Vermeire – Mohur Extrait.“ Knowing how precious the extrait could be I was still hesitant and wrinkled up my nose carefully smelling the lid. Ha! As if I could get an idea of what was to come! Gingerly I spritzed the tiniest bit on my wrist, had a good sniff, promptly forgot about it and we were off chatting and laughing.
Mohur Extrait by Neela Vermeire Creations 2014
Mohur Extrait by Bertrand Duchaufour
Fragrantica gives these featured accords:
Top: Cardamom, coriander, ambrette (musk mallow), carrot seeds, pepper, elemi
Heart: Iris, jasmine, rose, violet, almond, leather
Base: Sandalwood, amber, woody notes, patchouli, agarwood (oud), benzoin, vanilla, tonka bean
Little did I know the burning ache that Mohur Extrait would light in my soul. After I came home I discovered the true beauty of this elixir and spent the next 6 hours with my nose glued to my wrist and dreaming.
On to the perfume… Let me begin by saying that I absolutely adore Neela’s bottles. The box arrived and as I unwrapped the paper and removed the bottle from the box my breath was taken away with the beautiful amethyst colour of the glass. The feel of the bottle in my hand is a perfect fit. The lid is solid, heavy and embossed with her logo.
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The first spray of Mohur Extrait opens with a smooth spicy rose accord. The spices are not, to my nose, distinguishable from each other. They mold the rose so that it quietly whispers come hither to me. The almond milk is swirled together with the roses and spices and makes the whole impression comforting, warming and welcoming. This is not a rose soliflore perfume. Don’t be afraid of the list of notes nor of the spices, the extrait is extremely well balanced and just stunning. Longevity is excellent but on me it sits close to the skin. It brings to mind the deep red roses or the velvet smooth texture of the scarlet amarylis that I had in the flat on New Year’s Eve 2014. The lights twinkling in the background resemble the sparkling elegance of the Extrait.
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The drydown is where my love affair began and continues with Mohur Extrait. Sandalwood is interwoven with the rose to create a most scrumptious combination of creamy, slightly sweet woody rose which beckons every fibre of my soul to let go of all of the stress and worries in life. There is a tinge of vanilla but it is not sweet at all, in fact it is a dry vanilla if that makes any sense at all. The star of the Extrait for me is where the sandalwood sings its loving ballad to the roses and releases me to a dreamy state.
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Mohur Extrait GIVEAWAY
WHAT CAN YOU WIN?
This week we will have 1 winner who will receive:
1 x sample pack of all of Neela’s creations including a tiny bit of the Extrait
P&H Worldwide
HOW DO YOU WIN?
Yes, you can start following to enter, in fact it’s encouraged. Open to everyone worldwide who follows AustralianPerfumeJunkies via eMail, WordPress, Bloglovin or RSS. Please leave how you follow in the comments to be eligible. I must be able to check that you follow so if you have an email address on your gravatar that’s different to your follow address then please email me (portia underscore turbo @ yahoo dot com dot au) so I know.
You must tell me how you follow APJ
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Please tell us if you have tried any of the NVC perfumes and which one is your favourite. If you have not tried any please tell me which one most appeals to you.
HOUSEKEEPING
Entries Close Tuesday 5th April 2016 10pm Australian EST and winners will be announced in a separate post.
Winner will be chosen by random.org
The winner will have till Friday 8th April 2016 to get in touch (portia underscore turbo at yahoo dot com dot au) with their address or the prize will go to someone else.
No responsibility taken for lost or damaged goods in transit.
Australian Perfume Junkies 
Ugh so dying to try this! I have a tiny sample of the Mohur EDP I bought about 5 years ago, I love it so much and have been wanting/saving for a bottle ever since! I actually despised rose fragrances until I tried Mohur. Stuff is divine!
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So glad you love Mohur EdP Bianca B. It has changed my perception of rose perfumes as well. Good luck.
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The Extrait intrigues me since I adore the EDP of Mohur so very much. It is so very seductive. A silky sparkling rose. Thanks for the giveaway! I follow via email.
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The Extrait is divine Julie. If you love the EdP you will be blown away with the Extrait. Good luck.
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Hi – i follow by email. Unfortunately i have not had the chance to try any of Neela’s fragrances yet. Mohur sounds divine as does Pichola. I feel like i am missing out, having not sampled these! Thank you for the draw.
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Hi pats133. Neela has some magical perfumes. Good luck.
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I love Mohur and its my favourite. I tried a sample set and didn’t like Bling although I know it’s popular. Following by email
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Glad you love Mohur. Bombay Bling was not an instant love forme either – I had to try it in different seasons and now adore it. Good luck Robynne.
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I follow by e-mail. I have tried Mohur, Trayee and Bombay Bling. I like the Trayee best. 🙂
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I can understand why you like Trayee the best Patty. It is wonderful. Good luck.
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I follow by email. I have not had the chanceto try any of Neela’s fragrances yet 😦 wish i have 🙂
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I hope you get a chance to try Neela’s perfumes Odbayar. Good luck.
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I tried Ashoka at PLL when you hostessed in Lindon, Portia! It has stayed in my mind ever since. Mohur sounds almost narcotic! I’m intrigued! I now follow by email. Although I’ve followed randomly for some time!
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How special that you got to try Ashoka in London with Portia. I think Ashoka is a wonderful perfume. Good luck Rachael.
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You had me at rose! This sounds divine. I haven’t tried a Neela fragrance before. Follow by email. 🙂
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This is a very special rose indeed. I hope you can try Neela’s perfumes soon Jaybee. Good luck.
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Neela Vermeire is a fascinating woman and perfumer, I love Mohur EDP and have had my covetous eyes on the extrait for ages!
Ashoka has been a favourite this past summer too.
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Such true words Jackie b. I look forward to trying Ashoka in the summer this year. Good luck.
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In addition to Mohur extrait, the Neela Vermeire I’d most want to try is Bombay Bling…sounds like a shot of happiness. Follow by email.
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I hope ypu can try the Extrait and Bombay Bling soon Caroline. Bombay Bling is a great perfume – definitely joyous and beautiful. Good luck.
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OH MY GOODNESS this is the most exciting giveaway I have ever seen (…since I discovered that they exist a few months ago)!!!!!! I have tried Trayee and Mohur EDP, and will soon try Ashoka. I LOVE both of the ones I’ve tried, especially Mohur EDP, which is magnificent. As soon as I can financially justify doing so, I plan to buy as much NV as I can. I will probably only get to buy the coffret of minis, but I would dearly love one of those gorgeous full bottles 🙂 I’d love to just hold one; they look so perfect. I’m so sad I’ve never seen them in a shop.
I follow by e-mail! Thanks for this fabulous draw!!
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So happy to hear you love Mohur EdP and Trayee. I know what you mean about wanting to own as many of Neela’s perfumes as possible. The bottles are perfect. Good luck.
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What a transporting, enticing review, Sandra. Lovely to read your words again.
Knowing how you and Portia both adore the extrait makes me what to try it even though the edp didn’t work for me. I think they stock it at Les Senteurs now so really no excuse.
Please DNME as that would just be greedy considering I’ve tried the others in the line. But for the record though, Pirchola is my unexpected favourite so far.
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Hi Tara. So good to see you here. Thanks for your kind words. Definitely go and try the Extrait. There is enough difference between the two on my skin. Pichola is pretty magnificent isn’t it? xo
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I follow by email. I have no access to try any NVC, but I remember when the first ones came out, the less floral one, Trayee I think, sounded like my cup of tea. Thanks for the draw.
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I hope you get to try Neela’s perfume soon Julie. Good luck.
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I admit that I, much to my surprise, did not fall in love with Mohur. My mom did, however adore the EDP, and I’m almost afraid to let her sample the Extrait. I’ve tried it and found it beautiful but not something that spoke to me. I can clearly see why people swoon for it but feel no need to acquire it for myself; like a dress one admires but knows would be better on a friend.
I’m going to enter the draw in any case because I haven’t tried the rest of the NV line and I really want to. If I win, I promise to share with Mom so nothing goes to waste 😉
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I love it that you mom adores Mohur MikasMinion. I hope you get to try the rest pf the perfumes soon. Maybe one will tug at your heart. Good luck.
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Whoops! I follow via RSS and Bloglovin.
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Yum! Have always wanted to sample NVC, I’m not near any hi-end stores so no chance to try in the past. Mohur seems like it could be for me (roses, pepper, coriander, spices), but Bombay Bling might be the one too. Thanks for this chance. I follow by e-mail and Facebook.
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Hi Marion. They are all so good. Hope you can tey them soon. Good luck.
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I haven’t had a chance to try any of her scents yet. But of course the love for Mohur and others have made me curious for awhile. I’d love to try any of the Mohur variations and Pichola. Anyway thanks for the draw. Following via Bloglovin
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I hope you get to try her perfumes soon Mariann. They are all beautiful. Good luck.
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I have not tried any of the NVC perfumes, but I wish to try. Especially Ashoka – looks most attractive for me.
I follow by email.
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Ashoka is very special. I hope you get to try her perfumes soon. Good luck Elizabeth.
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I have smelled the first 3 Neela Vermeire scents and love Mohur best, would so love to try the extrait! Thanks for the drawing! I follow by email.
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So glad you were able to try the first three NVC perfumes. Good luck Tara.
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What a generous giveaway! I haven’t tried any of Neela Vermeire’s perfumes and wanted to sample them for so long but on their webpage you can only order a 4 sample set (you can’t choose for yourself) at 8 ml each and it is rather expensive. I’ve only read very favourable reviews and wish I could try them. I follow APJ via email.
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Hi Neva. I hope you get to try Neela’s perfumes soon. Good luck.
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Fabulous description and amazing giveaway! I fell in love with Pichola last year and have wanted to try the rest of the NV line since then. I follow by email. Thank you!
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Thank you Rincoglionita. Pichola was one of my favorite perfumes last year. So glad you like it. Good luck.
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How Fabulous! I follow via email.
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Good luck Richard.
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Hi Portia! Hope you’re feeling better, and thank you for the chance to experience Neela Vermeire’s range. I have tried and love both Bombay Bling and Pichola, but never thought I might get a sniff of the extrait! Following by email! Again thanks xoxo
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Hi Robert. Yay- another Bombay Bling and Pichola fan. Good luck.
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Hi Sandra (hanging head in shame) Sorry about NOT addressing this to YOU yesterday!! I automatically assumed Portia because it was from APJ….!! xoxo
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Thanks for the giveaway! My favorite is Ashoka. I follow by e-mail.
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Another Ashoka fan! Good luck Maya.
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Hi Sandra havent tried this, I don’t think. The bottle and the description take me away to another land aahh… Vienna perhaps?
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Heya Anna Maria! Yes, another land – but Vienna? Ah – why not? ? Good luck.
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I haven’t tried any of the extraits but my favorite so far of the EDP’s is Trayee. I’d love a bottle at some point but I need to save my pennies.
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Mohur is the only Extrait. Hapoy to hear you like Trayee Poodle. Good luck.
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I follow by e mail and facebook and I love to try all especially
Mohur Extract for its notes like cardamon.
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I hope you get to try them soon Rene. Good luck.
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This is an especially generous giveaway, as Neela fragrances can be hard to come by. Thus far I’ve only been able to try Pichola, and it’s lovely. I’ve been very interested in trying Mohur and Trayee. Thanks so much for this amazing giveaway! I follow via bloglovin!
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Hi Sun Mi. Pichola is beautiful. I hope you can try her oher perfumes soon. They are all very special. Good luck.
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I haven’t tried any Neela fragrances before but after reading this review I think I would love to try Mohur (I am a bit of a rose fan) and also Bombay Bling as it appears to be an interesting mix of fruits , spices and white flowers.
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I hope y u can try Neela’s perfumes soon Nik. Bombay Bling is wonderful too. Good luck.
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I am a slave to the Mohur EDP. I am super excited about maybe being able to smell the extrait! Though my wallet is not as excited for it…I follow by email, thank you so much!
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Ha! I love it that you are “a slave to the Mohur EdP”! Definitely try the Extrait then. Good luck.
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They all sound amazing. I love spice, floral, incense. It’s too hard to choose! It would have to be Mohur or Trayee.
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Oh I hear you Gina. It certainly is too hard to choose just one to love. Good luck.
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I have never had the pleasure of sampling any of the NVC creations, but I would love to! I follow APJ via email, and look forward every issue!
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I hope you get the chance to smell Neela’s perfumes soon Elizabeth. Good luck.
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How wonderful! I follow on Facebook. I have tried Bombay Bling & Mohur & love them both.
Last night I dreamed I was at a flea market & saw a Neela Vermeire bottle at one of the stalls – I was so excited! I snapped it up & it turned out to be a spice grinder with a heap of little dried spice satchets in the bottom which you could select & grind as required. Random 🙂
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What a great dream Adelle. I would not mind finding a spice grinder like that to encourage reativity in the kitchen! Good luck.
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I follow APJ by email, I have’nt had the opportunity try any Neela Vermiere perfumes but drool every time I read a review.
My favourite, let’s start with Mohur Extrait now you’ve set my heart racing.
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I hope you get the chance to try Neela’s perfumes soon Helen. Good luck.
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Oops ps: just signed up for e-mails also 🙂
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Hello, I’d like to enter, just want to say tha t while I have not tried any from the brand I find it alluring the heavy glass bottles. I guess I am a sucker for “old world” charm! 🙂
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The heavy glass bottles are truly exquisite Edward. I hope you can try Neela’s perfumes soon. Good luck.
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I would love to try the NV fragrances! I follow by e-mail. Thanks for this draw!
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I hope you get the chance to try the NVC perfumes soon Stacie. Good luck.
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I once had a ml of Neela’s first 3 creations. I liked them all, but Trayee worked ‘best’ on my skin. The way you describe the drydown of this Mohur Extrait, intrigues me.
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Trayee has a beautiful drydown too. I hope you can try the orher perfumes soon. Good luck Saffyishere.
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OOpsie!!! I forgot to say I follow via Facebook and Twitter and email
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I have tried all NVC perfumes except Mohur extrait and Pichola. From the review, Mohur extrait seems to be a little bit like Amouage Lyric for women. thanks a lot for the draw. I follow APJ through email. I am in the US.
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Hi Fazal. I thought Lyric would be similar too but on my skin they are both very different in all the phases. Good luck.
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i follow by email and it is my birthday on the 8th of april so crossing everything for this one!!
i have been interested in smelling this collection for years.thanks so much for such an exciting giveaway : )
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Wishing you all the best during your birthday week. I hope you can try the perfumes soon Flowergirlbee!. Good luck.
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Follow by email. Haven’t tried any, but you’ve made Mohur sounds interesting! Have been looking for a well-balanced spicy rose. In most of the ones I’ve tried, the spice tends to be too strong for me.
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I follow via email and I have a small bottle of Trayee which i adore. I would love to try Pichola the most I think. Cant believe I almost miss this, but it’s school holidays!
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