Admirabilis La Manufacture

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2017

At a glance

Is Admirabilis La Manufacture worth trying?

Admirabilis by La Manufacture is a Oriental fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
amber, balsamic, warm spicy with elemi, Lemon, Mandarin Orange

The first impression

Admirabilis by La Manufacture is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Admirabilis was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Koobus. Top notes are elemi, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Green Notes and Violet Leaf; middle notes are Cloves, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar; base notes are Incense, Myrrh, Amber, Labdanum, Benzoin, Tolu Balsam, Vetiver, Musk and Patchouli.

What shapes the scent

amber 100%
balsamic 85%
warm spicy 70%
citrus 60%
aromatic 50%
woody 40%
smoky 35%

The perfumer behind it

Nathalie Koobus

Nathalie Koobus

Nathalie Koobus is a South African-born perfumer based in France, known for her work with Bon Parfumeur and Molton Brown. She created several fragrances for Bon Parfumeur's numbered collection, including citrus, tea, and woody accords. Her portfolio also includes Bushukan and Juniper Jazz for Molton Brown, as well as Admirabilis for La Manufacture, reflecting a clean and modern aesthetic.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

elemi elemi
Lemon Lemon
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange
Bergamot Bergamot
Green Notes Green Notes
Violet Leaf Violet Leaf

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Cloves Cloves
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Cedar Cedar

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Incense Incense
Myrrh Myrrh
Amber Amber
Labdanum Labdanum
Benzoin Benzoin
Tolu Balsam Tolu Balsam
Vetiver Vetiver
Musk Musk
Patchouli Patchouli

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Admirabilis La Manufacture

Essence

The Mystic seeks transcendence, drawn to the liminal spaces between worlds. Admirabilis La Manufacture embodies this quest with its balsamic amber and elemi opening, deepening into sacred resins. It’s a fragrance for those who wear prayer as a second skin.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor flowing silhouettes and natural dyes, with jewelry that carries personal symbolism. Their look is neither modern nor antiquated, existing outside time. The scent’s citrus-green top notes hint at their lightness, while the myrrh base reveals their gravity.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the unseen, whether framed as divinity, energy, or collective unconscious. The labdanum and tolu balsam reflect their attraction to rituals that bridge the material and spiritual. They value silence as much as speech.

Relationships

They connect deeply but fleetingly, like a shared meditation or passing oracle. Friends come to them for wisdom, not small talk. Romantic partners must understand their need for solitude and symbolic love languages.

Lifestyle

Dawn might find them practicing qigong or annotating esoteric texts. The fragrance’s strong sillage makes it suited to ceremonies or solitary walks. They are drawn to thresholds-doorways, shorelines, eclipses.

Shadow

Their detachment can become escapism, and their intuition may harden into dogma. The musk’s animalic edge hints at repressed earthly desires. They risk losing themselves in the infinite.

Conclusion

Admirabilis La Manufacture is the Mystic’s aura-a cloud of incense and intention. Like the wearer, it exists to remind us that there is more beneath the surface.