The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
No. 3 Mana Luxurious Glow arrived in 2022 from Aloha Senses, a German fragrance house based in Kiel since 2020. The name Mana, a Polynesian term for spiritual vitality, fits the composition's mood of natural radiance, emotional lift and quiet confidence. Lemongrass brings a brisk, green-edged freshness, while jasmine sambac and tiare flower soften the opening with a lush white floral center. The base gives the airy composition a grounded pulse: bourbon vanilla absolute supplies creamy warmth, and arabica coffee introduces a roasted, gently bitter depth. Together, the notes move from crisp greenery to soft floral warmth before settling into a rounded blend of vanilla and coffee.
The interesting part is the tension between light and warmth. Lemongrass can feel like clipped grass after rain, but it doesn't remain the whole story. Jasmine sambac brings creamy petals, while tiare flower adds a creamy tropical floral quality. Then the base takes over with bourbon vanilla absolute and arabica coffee, pairing sweetness with the dry aroma of roasted beans. Nothing in the structure is ornamental. Each note changes the mood: green freshness becomes floral seduction, then settles into a warm, rounded finish.
The evolution
The first impression is a clean lift of lemongrass, green and energetic, like opening a window onto a humid garden. It doesn't shout. It makes space. As that brightness softens, jasmine sambac and tiare flower arrive, creating a full white floral heart with a creamy, sun-warmed texture. The contrast is where the fragrance becomes more interesting: the green freshness keeps the florals from feeling overly sweet, while the flowers give the opening some body. Jasmine sambac contributes a denser floral presence, and tiare flower adds a softer, creamy accent that settles naturally into the composition. Then bourbon vanilla absolute and arabica coffee take over. The vanilla turns the composition plush and smooth without making it flat. Coffee adds a roasted edge, a slightly bitter truth beneath the sweetness.
Cultural impact
Aloha Senses is a German fragrance house based in Kiel since 2020. Its numbered collection includes No. 3 Mana Luxurious Glow, an eclectic floral-citrus fragrance built around lemongrass, jasmine sambac and tiare flower, with bourbon vanilla absolute and arabica coffee shaping the base. The composition brings together fresh green notes, a lush white floral heart and a warm pairing of creamy vanilla and roasted coffee. As it develops on skin, the lemongrass gives way to the florals, while the vanilla and coffee leave a soft, warmly textured finish.
The House
Aloha SensesAloha Senses is a German fragrance house founded in Kiel in 2021 by Corinna Kuhnert and Jörn Klaas. The house grew from the founders’ connection to Hawai'i and presents its perfumes through expressive, numbered scent names and a natural-material approach. Its 2022 collection includes No. 1 Honi Narcotic Kiss, No. 2 Amber Warm Embrace, No. 3 Mana Luxurious Glow, No. 4 Keanu Sensitive Vagabond and No. 5 Noē Noē Grounded Serenity. Kuhnert is identified as the creative lead and perfumer, and her industry experience has included a place on the speaker programme for The Fragrance Foundation UK’s 2024 Odour Workshop on P&M Testing.
The Creator
Corinna KuhnertKuhnert’s signature lies in the use of natural fragrance materials as both structure and character. Her compositions favor botanical richness, with texture and volatility playing as important a role as the headline note.
