This fragrance is a tribute to the beauty of Madagascan vanilla — one of the finest vanillas in the world. Mafonja means “intense” (as in power or strength) in Malagasy.
It opens with a breath of fleur de sel, evoking salt-kissed skin. A soft heat follows, as cinnamon, pink pepper (Mauritius), and nutmeg wrap the senses in warmth. Ylang-ylang (Comoros) lends a creamy, luminous floral note. As the scent deepens, a darker story unfolds: resinous myrrh (Somalia) and olibanum (Somalia) melt into dark amber.
Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a close-range fragrance for evenings when the air is warm and skin is bare, and the scent can unfold in small, deliberate waves. It suits a setting where salt, spice and resin feel natural against the body rather than polished from a distance.
How to wear
Best in mild to warm weather, where its salty opening and creamy vanilla can breathe without becoming heavy. Apply lightly at first; the incense, myrrh and amber deepen on skin and give the fragrance a soft, lingering trail rather than a loud projection.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like vanilla with contrast: salty, spicy, resinous and a little dark. It will appeal to those drawn to sensual, textured scents that feel edible but not gourmand, with a woody-amber backbone and a unisex, intimate character.
Reserve en Afrique 1934’s story
Réserve en Afrique 1934 builds fine fragrance around African botanicals, responsible sourcing and a conservation-minded ethos. The house blends African inspiration with European perfumery craft, using vegan, cruelty-free formulas and a restrained, sensory approach to storytelling.
Vanille Mafonja’s concept
Vanille Mafonja is a tribute to Madagascan vanilla, with a name that means “intense” in Malagasy. Its composition moves from fleur de sel and warm spice into a darker base of myrrh, olibanum and amber, echoing the brand’s broader interest in African landscapes, botanicals and sensory memory.
Extra info
Mafonja means “intense” in Malagasy. The brand frames the fragrance as part of a broader African-inspired collection built around responsibly sourced naturals and conservation-led values.
This fragrance is a tribute to the beauty of Madagascan vanilla — one of the finest vanillas in the world. Mafonja means “intense” (as in power or strength) in Malagasy.
It opens with a breath of fleur de sel, evoking salt-kissed skin. A soft heat follows, as cinnamon, pink pepper (Mauritius), and nutmeg wrap the senses in warmth. Ylang-ylang (Comoros) lends a creamy, luminous floral note. As the scent deepens, a darker story unfolds: resinous myrrh (Somalia) and olibanum (Somalia) melt into dark amber.
Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a close-range fragrance for evenings when the air is warm and skin is bare, and the scent can unfold in small, deliberate waves. It suits a setting where salt, spice and resin feel natural against the body rather than polished from a distance.
How to wear
Best in mild to warm weather, where its salty opening and creamy vanilla can breathe without becoming heavy. Apply lightly at first; the incense, myrrh and amber deepen on skin and give the fragrance a soft, lingering trail rather than a loud projection.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like vanilla with contrast: salty, spicy, resinous and a little dark. It will appeal to those drawn to sensual, textured scents that feel edible but not gourmand, with a woody-amber backbone and a unisex, intimate character.
Reserve en Afrique 1934’s story
Réserve en Afrique 1934 builds fine fragrance around African botanicals, responsible sourcing and a conservation-minded ethos. The house blends African inspiration with European perfumery craft, using vegan, cruelty-free formulas and a restrained, sensory approach to storytelling.
Vanille Mafonja’s concept
Vanille Mafonja is a tribute to Madagascan vanilla, with a name that means “intense” in Malagasy. Its composition moves from fleur de sel and warm spice into a darker base of myrrh, olibanum and amber, echoing the brand’s broader interest in African landscapes, botanicals and sensory memory.
Extra info
Mafonja means “intense” in Malagasy. The brand frames the fragrance as part of a broader African-inspired collection built around responsibly sourced naturals and conservation-led values.