Universal Flowering
Mona
$165
Description
Rich and abstract, Mona explores the tension between sweetness and shadow. It begins with burnt sugar and red amber, then unfolds into dark vetiver and tart cassis. A mineral base of stone and musk adds a cooling contrast, suggesting polished surfaces and hidden warmth.
Courtney Rafuse is a Canadian indie perfumer and founder of Universal Flowering, a brand celebrated for its dreamy, poetic approach to scent. Her fragrances often feel whimsical, introspective, and vintage-inspired, with unusual accords and conceptual depth. Rafuse’s work stands out for its originality and emotional storytelling.
Universal Flowering is an independent Canadian fragrance house founded by perfumer Courtney Rafuse. The brand is deeply rooted in personal memory, synesthesia, and emotional nuance, resulting in fragrances that are evocative, unconventional, and poetic. Each scent reflects Rafuse’s multidisciplinary background and artistic vision, often exploring themes of liminality, desire, and the metaphysical. Universal Flowering encourages a deeply introspective relationship with scent, inviting wearers to explore the blurred boundaries between memory, mood, and olfactory experience.
- Perfumer: Courtney Rafuse
- Made in: Canada
- Fragrance Type: EDP
- Fragrance Category: Amber , Aromatic
- Fragrance Accords: Aromatic , Amber , Woody
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Notes:
- Top: Burnt Sugar, Red Amber
- Middle: Vetiver, Cassis
- Bottom: Stone, Musk
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Material:
- Wood:
- Marble/Travertine:
- Metal:
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- Ceramic:
- Additional Product Notes: The sample comes in a small spray vial and may differ from the product image shown.