Momento

Born in the heart of Havana’s 1950s zenith, MOMENTO draws its muse from a city pulsing with music, dance, and sophistication. Inspired by the meticulous craftsmanship of fine European textiles and the resilient spirit of Havana’s people, it captures the elegance of sunlit streets and the romance of a bygone era. Imagine strolling through a vibrant plaza, where the air hums with citrus, florals, and smoky woods, weaving a tapestry of memories that ripple through time. MOMENTO is a fragrant homage to the strength and courage of those who thrived amidst adversity, celebrating the enduring legacy of Havana’s golden age.

MOMENTO is a floral aldehydic fragrance that encapsulates the vibrant spirit of Havana’s golden era in the 1950s. Radiating music, glamour, and sophistication, this scent from MiN NEW YORK’s artisanal collection evokes the bustling elegance of a city at its cultural peak. Crafted as a classic colonia, MOMENTO blends timeless tradition with a modern sensibility, offering a refined and uplifting sensory experience that celebrates Havana’s enduring legacy.

MOMENTO is a Floral Aldehydic fragrance, masterfully crafted to blend the timeless tradition of a classic colonia with a modern, sophisticated sensibility. MOMENTO begins with an uplifting burst of citrus zest from bergamot and lemon, paired with the sparkling freshness of aldehydes and the anisic edge of absinthe and tarragon, evoking the lively energy of Havana’s sunlit streets. As it evolves, the heart unveils a soothing blend of lavender, rose, jasmine, and verbena, blooming with delicate floral and herbal nuances, softened by powdery and smoky undertones. In the drydown, the clean freshness persists, giving way to a warm base of gaiac wood, resinous opoponax, and patchouli, infused with a honey-like sweetness that crafts a comforting, timeless creation. This fragrance is both uplifting and refined, designed for those who revel in the romance of history and the resilience of a city’s spirit, offering a luxurious, evocative experience.

• Top Notes: Absinthe, Bergamot, Lemon, Aldehydes, Tarragon
A vibrant, sparkling opening with the bold, anisic kick of absinthe, the citrusy zest of bergamot and lemon, the crisp effervescence of aldehydes, and the herbaceous spice of tarragon, evoking Havana’s lively streets.
• Heart Notes: Lavender, Rose, Jasmine, Verbena
A soothing, elegant heart where the calming floralcy of lavender blends with the romantic sweetness of rose, the rich depth of jasmine, and the bright, herbal freshness of verbena, softened by powdery, smoky undertones.
• Base Notes: Gaiac Wood, Opoponax, Patchouli
A warm, resinous drydown with the smoky richness of gaiac wood, the balsamic warmth of opoponax, and the earthy depth of patchouli, infused with a honey-like sweetness for a comforting, timeless finish.

The MOMENTO fragrance is crafted with a blend of high-quality essences, including:
· Absinthe extract for a bold, anisic kick.
· Bergamot oil for a vibrant, citrusy zest.
· Lemon oil for a sparkling, fresh brightness.
· Aldehyde accord for a crisp, effervescent lift.
· Tarragon essence for a herbaceous, spicy edge.
· Lavender oil for a soothing, floral calm.
· Rose extract for a delicate, romantic sweetness.
· Jasmine extract for a rich, floral depth.
· Verbena oil for a bright, herbal freshness.
· Gaiac wood oil for a warm, smoky richness.
· Opoponax resin for a resinous, balsamic warmth.
· Patchouli oil for an earthy, grounding depth.

These ingredients are harmoniously blended to create a fragrance that is both elegant and evocative, capturing the vibrant spirit of Havana’s golden era.