Cinis Cinerum Mokoto

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2020

At a glance

Is Cinis Cinerum Mokoto worth trying?

Cinis Cinerum by Mokoto is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
citrus, woody, powdery with Lime, Bergamot, Mimosa

The first impression

Cinis Cinerum by Mokoto is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Cinis Cinerum was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is André Pruski. Top notes are Lime and Bergamot; middle notes are Mimosa and Jasmine; base notes are Tobacco, Vanilla, Patchouli, Iris and Vetiver.

What shapes the scent

citrus 100%
woody 85%
powdery 70%
earthy 60%
sweet 50%
aromatic 40%
white floral 35%
vanilla 30%
tobacco 25%
iris 20%

The perfumer behind it

André Pruski

André Pruski

André Pruski is a perfumer known for his work with the niche house Mokoto, where he crafts fragrances that explore dark, conceptual themes. His olfactory style often blends stark contrasts, pairing smoky or medicinal accords with delicate floral or resinous elements. Notable creations from the Mokoto line include Cinis Cinerum, which evokes ash and decay, and Rosa Alba, a stark white rose set against a shadowy backdrop. Pruski’s work has helped define Mokoto’s identity as a brand that challenges conventional perfume narratives.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Lime Lime
Bergamot Bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Mimosa Mimosa
Jasmine Jasmine

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Tobacco Tobacco
Vanilla Vanilla
Patchouli Patchouli
Iris Iris
Vetiver Vetiver

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Cinis Cinerum Mokoto

Essence

The Mystic archetype seeks the divine in shadow and smoke, much like Cinis Cinerum's blend of citrus, tobacco, and vanilla. They are drawn to liminal spaces-twilight, thresholds, the moment between breaths. This fragrance's earthy sweetness and powdery iris echo their ability to find transcendence in the tactile.

Style & Aesthetic

They dress in layers that suggest both austerity and luxury: a wool coat lined with silk, a rough-hewn ring on a slender finger. The fragrance's tobacco and vetiver notes inspire a palette of deep browns and muted golds, with textures that invite touch but resist possession.

Philosophy & Values

They believe meaning is found in the spaces between words, just as Cinis Cinerum's jasmine and mimosa bloom beneath its smoky base. Contradiction excites them-the idea that light requires darkness, that sweetness gains depth from bitterness.

Relationships

They connect most deeply with those who understand solitude. The fragrance's strong sillage mirrors their intensity, which can overwhelm casual companions. Lovers are drawn to their enigmatic nature, though few unravel it completely.

Lifestyle

Their rituals are private: burning incense at dawn, annotating old books in marginalia. The longevity of Cinis Cinerum reflects their commitment to practices that unfold slowly. Evenings might find them in quiet corners of jazz clubs or wandering empty streets.

Shadow

Their reverence for mystery can become escapism, using symbolism to avoid tangible connection. The fragrance's vanilla warmth warns against this-even mystics must sometimes step into the light.

Conclusion

Cinis Cinerum Mokoto is an invocation, calling to those who sense the sacred in the profane. Like the Mystic's journey, it begins bright and ends deep, with every note a step toward revelation.