Raphael

Raphael Sora Dora: an elegant woody musk fragrance with iris and soft spicy notes

When developing Raphael, Sora Dora created a fragrance as a tribute to Raphaël, a coal miner whose life represented strength, simplicity, and an enduring joy despite hardship. The composition explores the idea of memory preserved through scent — a fragrance that feels less like an accessory and more like an invisible trace of a person’s presence. Built around understated materials, Raphael captures tenderness, dignity, and emotional depth through a refined balance of powdery florals, earthy iris, and comforting musk.

 

Olfactory Notes

Upon the first spray, Raphael opens with a fresh and gently spicy combination of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, and Rhubarb. The introduction creates a bright yet elegant impression, where subtle spice meets a delicate fruity freshness.

As the fragrance develops, the heart reveals a sophisticated floral character. Iris brings a powdery and earthy depth, while Magnolia and Honeysuckle add softness and warmth. Nutmeg provides a refined spicy accent, creating a balanced transition between freshness and floral elegance.

Finally, the fragrance settles into a warm and intimate base. White Musk creates a soft skin-like effect, while Vanilla, Cedarwood, Cashmeran, Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli, and Ambroxan add smoothness, depth, and a lingering woody character.

 

Olfactory notes: Woody, Floral, Musky, Spicy
Fragrance Family: Woody Floral Musk

Top notes: Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Rhubarb
Heart notes: Iris, Magnolia, Honeysuckle, Nutmeg
Base notes: Musk, Vanilla, Vetiver, Atlas Cedarwood, Virginia Cedarwood, Cashmeran, Patchouli, Ambroxan

• Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
  
• Made in France
  
• Parfumeur: Margaux Le Paih-Guérin
  
• Year of Launch: NA

If you're wondering about how long Raphael Sora Dora will last, the fragrance is an extrait de parfum concentration designed for a long-lasting and intimate presence. Performance may vary depending on skin chemistry, but retailers describe it as a warm scent that remains close to the skin with a refined trail.

Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Hexamethylindanopyran, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, Vanillin, Coumarin, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Pinene, Cedrus Atlantica Oil/Extract, Beta-Caryophyllene, Rose Ketones, Limonene, Alpha-Terpinene, Terpinolene, Terpineol.