Woody
Notesalmondfenneljasmineorris (iris root)powdery nuance
Tags
#powdery
#sexy
Style
unisex
Merina, referencing the lushness of Spanish wool, opens with a blissful puff of almond that shapeshifts between floral heliotrope and creamy vanilla. Fennel adds structure to the softness with its delicate aniseed character. Almond and fennel continue to shimmer against each other as heady jasmine and powdery iris gently pulse. The whole effect is intimate and refined, leaving a skin-close trail that wraps you like a veil.
Perfumer: Caroline Dumur
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Merina suits the quiet intimacy of sitting shoulder to shoulder, its almond softness and powdery iris becoming noticeable at close range. The fennel keeps that softness slightly off-centre: tender and tactile, but not simply sweet.
How to wear
Try Merina in mild or cooler weather, when its creamy, powdery texture can feel enveloping without becoming too warm. Start with one or two sprays on the wrists or upper chest to preserve its intimate register. Its skin-close trail favours proximity rather than filling a room.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to powdery iris, milky almond and understated sensuality, but who prefer sweetness with an herbal counterpoint. Merina will particularly appeal to wearers who value soft textures and close-to-skin fragrances over conspicuous projection.
Release year
2026
The nose
Caroline Dumur is a perfumer at IFF whose work explores contemporary floral structures and contrasts of texture. In Merina, she places creamy almond against the herbal edge of fennel, using jasmine and powdery iris to give the composition its soft, intimate character.
Otzlab’s story
OTZ LAB is a Madrid-based creative laboratory translating OTEYZA’s fashion identity into author-led perfumery. Its approach brings Spanish heritage into dialogue with avant-garde experimentation, giving perfumers room to explore unexpected contrasts. Sculptural steel and laboratory-like glass extend that creative language into the bottles.
Merina’s concept
Merina draws on OTEYZA’s multidisciplinary project celebrating merino wool as Spanish cultural heritage. The stage work traces wool from its natural origins through craftsmanship to avant-garde expression, combining fashion, electronic music and dance. The fragrance interprets that material softness through milky almond, powdery iris and jasmine, with fennel providing a contrasting herbal thread.
Extra info
Merina belongs to the Memoria y Pasión collection alongside Air, Raíces and El Caminante. Its official product page also offers a listening experience titled “Refugio,” inviting visitors to hear the perfume as well as imagine its scent.
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Notesalmondfenneljasmineorris (iris root)powdery nuance
Tags
#powdery
#sexy
Style
unisex
Merina, referencing the lushness of Spanish wool, opens with a blissful puff of almond that shapeshifts between floral heliotrope and creamy vanilla. Fennel adds structure to the softness with its delicate aniseed character. Almond and fennel continue to shimmer against each other as heady jasmine and powdery iris gently pulse. The whole effect is intimate and refined, leaving a skin-close trail that wraps you like a veil.
Perfumer: Caroline Dumur
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Merina suits the quiet intimacy of sitting shoulder to shoulder, its almond softness and powdery iris becoming noticeable at close range. The fennel keeps that softness slightly off-centre: tender and tactile, but not simply sweet.
How to wear
Try Merina in mild or cooler weather, when its creamy, powdery texture can feel enveloping without becoming too warm. Start with one or two sprays on the wrists or upper chest to preserve its intimate register. Its skin-close trail favours proximity rather than filling a room.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to powdery iris, milky almond and understated sensuality, but who prefer sweetness with an herbal counterpoint. Merina will particularly appeal to wearers who value soft textures and close-to-skin fragrances over conspicuous projection.
Release year
2026
The nose
Caroline Dumur is a perfumer at IFF whose work explores contemporary floral structures and contrasts of texture. In Merina, she places creamy almond against the herbal edge of fennel, using jasmine and powdery iris to give the composition its soft, intimate character.
Otzlab’s story
OTZ LAB is a Madrid-based creative laboratory translating OTEYZA’s fashion identity into author-led perfumery. Its approach brings Spanish heritage into dialogue with avant-garde experimentation, giving perfumers room to explore unexpected contrasts. Sculptural steel and laboratory-like glass extend that creative language into the bottles.
Merina’s concept
Merina draws on OTEYZA’s multidisciplinary project celebrating merino wool as Spanish cultural heritage. The stage work traces wool from its natural origins through craftsmanship to avant-garde expression, combining fashion, electronic music and dance. The fragrance interprets that material softness through milky almond, powdery iris and jasmine, with fennel providing a contrasting herbal thread.
Extra info
Merina belongs to the Memoria y Pasión collection alongside Air, Raíces and El Caminante. Its official product page also offers a listening experience titled “Refugio,” inviting visitors to hear the perfume as well as imagine its scent.
Also featured in
Powdery & IrisSoft Skin Scents