The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Women launched in 2018 as part of Mark Des Vince's collection for women, with Faizal C.P composing its floral, sweet and fruity profile. The fragrance opens with the glossy fruitiness of blackcurrant and pear, a juicy pairing that gives the composition a bright, rounded start. As the fruit develops, iris, jasmine and orange blossom introduce a soft white-floral character. Faizal C.P doesn't keep the floral notes restrained: iris brings a powdered texture, jasmine adds a clean floral lift, and orange blossom lends a delicate creaminess. The base develops into a warm gourmand accord of patchouli, tonka bean, praline and vanilla. Patchouli adds an earthy depth, while tonka bean and praline build a gentle sweetness. Vanilla rounds the composition and gives it a smooth finish.
The striking part is the contrast between the clean, almost stately center and the indulgent base. Iris and orange blossom bring a polished white-floral air, but praline, tonka bean and vanilla pull the composition toward dessert. Patchouli stops it from becoming merely pretty. That earthy edge gives the sweetness some grounding, while blackcurrant and pear keep the opening vivid enough to prevent the final notes from feeling heavy from the first spray.
The evolution
The opening arrives as a bright splash of blackcurrant and pear, juicy and rounded rather than sharply citrusy. Together, the fruits create a smooth, sweet impression, with blackcurrant adding a dark, tangy edge and pear contributing a soft, ripe character. As those fruits recede, iris, jasmine and orange blossom take over with a white-floral elegance. Iris gives the middle a cool, powdered quality, while jasmine adds a clean, airy texture and orange blossom brings a gentle creaminess. The perfume gradually gains weight, and the dessert notes become clearer: praline brings a nutty sweetness, tonka bean adds warmth, and vanilla softens the edges. Patchouli lingers underneath, leaving an earthy thread that keeps the final accord from becoming too sugary.
Cultural impact
Women can be explored through its composition rather than through claims about its audience or cultural position. The fragrance begins with blackcurrant and pear, then moves into iris, jasmine and orange blossom before settling into patchouli, tonka bean, praline and vanilla. This combination gives the scent a distinctive floral-gourmand character: fruit supplies brightness, iris contributes a powdered texture, jasmine and orange blossom add floral softness, and patchouli brings an earthy contrast to the sweeter base.
The House
Mark Des VinceMark Des Vince is a fragrance house that emerged from the United Arab Emirates in 2010. Over the past decade the brand has built a modest catalogue that includes Eau de Parfums such as Homme (2017), Women (2018), Fabulous (2019) and a cluster of 2020 releases – Aqua Man, Stranger Edition, Sweet Dust, Future Intense and Intimate. The label positions itself as a creator of modern, approachable scents that balance Western olfactory trends with a subtle nod to the region’s growing interest in niche perfumery. While the brand does not publish extensive marketing claims, its distribution through online retailers confirms a steady, if niche, following among scent enthusiasts.
The Creator
Faizal C.PThe clearest evidence of Faizal C P’s signature points to a contemporary, woody sensibility. Faiz Niche Collection 1932 is described publicly as a timeless woody fragrance, suggesting an emphasis on structure, texture, and lasting presence rather than a fleeting decorative eff…
