The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Anvil Neroli arrived in 2022 from Bahfamsn Fragrance. The perfume was created by Sonali Said and Kriss Mokhtar. Its name makes the direction plain: neroli, and all the light that word carries. What surrounds it is where the character gets interesting. Pineapple and citrus at the top, orange blossom and violet through the middle, amber and honey underneath. A tropical fruit note sits beside the usual white floral softness, giving the composition a bright, textured character. There's no elaborate backstory required. The scent tells its own story, fruit first, flowers second, sweetness last.
The unusual part is the pineapple. A sharp tropical fruit at the top gives Anvil Neroli a distinct bite, adding a juicy edge to the citrus. Bergamot and orange keep it bright and clear, while the pineapple brings a warmer, more expressive fruitiness to the opening. Then the heart shifts register entirely, with orange blossom, neroli, rose and violet forming a white floral, powdery center. Honey and amber in the base supply the warmth that keeps the whole thing from floating away. Sweet, citrusy, floral and woody, the notes come together in a balanced and expressive composition.
The evolution
The opening is all snap and brightness. Pineapple, bergamot and orange arrive together, and the fragrance reads like a citrus fruit drink, tart and sunny with the pineapple lending a distinctly tropical edge. Then the white floral heart takes the wheel. Orange blossom and neroli soften everything, rose adds a velvety warmth and violet brings a powdery, almost cosmetic quality that feels clean rather than heavy. That's the surprising shift, one moment it's fruit, the next it feels like soap and satin. The drydown is where honey does its quiet work, melting into amber and woody notes that pull the composition closer to the skin. What lingers past the bright opening is the sweet amber trail, warm and close, like the scent left on a scarf after a humid afternoon.
Cultural impact
Anvil Neroli reflects a style of fragrance-making that places the note pyramid and the character of each ingredient at the center of the experience. Rather than relying on a single signature scent, the fragrance brings together pineapple, bergamot, orange, orange blossom, neroli, rose, violet, honey, amber and woody notes. Its appeal lies in that progression, moving from vivid fruit and citrus through a soft floral heart into a warm, enveloping base, giving the wearer a composition that rewards attention to each stage.
The House
Bahfamsn FragranceBahfamsn Fragrance is an indie perfume house rooted in the rain‑forested highlands of North Borneo, Malaysia. The brand opened its doors in 2020 and quickly built a modest online presence that now reaches collectors worldwide. Its 2022 launch introduced a suite of scents that echo specific locales – from the misty mornings of Kundasang to the aromatic notes of Borneo tea. Bahfamsn positions itself as a small‑batch creator that ships globally while staying tied to the natural rhythms of its birthplace.
The Creator
Sonali Said & Kriss MokhtarLuwak Touch serves as the primary evidence of Sonali Said's stylistic sensibilities. The fragrance's character suggests a perfumer unafraid of animalic complexity and unusual accords.
