Citrusy
Green
Notesbergamotlimepetrichorvetiver
Tags
#fresh
Style
unisex
An olfactory portrait of the Indonesian island of Java, featuring its agricultural bounty of vetiver and lime. Green notes blend with tart lime and the tangy sweetness of bergamot. Rooty vetiver anchors this freshness in an earthy and elegant base.
The cologne range has a perfume concentration of around 20%, making them longer-lasting than traditional colognes, while retaining the freshness and lightness that define this type of creation.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried morning outdoors, with damp earth underfoot and the day beginning to warm. Tart lime gives the composition an alert, brisk presence, while green notes and rooty vetiver keep it grounded rather than sparkling or sweet.
How to wear
The citrus-green profile suits spring and warmer days, particularly when you want freshness with an earthy foundation. Start with one or two sprays on skin; the eau de parfum format calls for a measured application rather than a generous cologne splash. Adjust after testing how it develops on your skin.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy tart citrus, leafy greens and the earthy texture of vetiver. It suits a preference for freshness that retains a little damp, rooty depth rather than turning sugary, aquatic or purely soapy.
Release year
2025
The nose
Brahim Mohamed is MABRA’s founder and self-taught perfumer. His approach draws on years of reading and experimentation, with personal experiences and tastes guiding his compositions. In Jawa Cologne, bright citrus and green notes meet earthy vetiver, bringing a grounded texture to the cologne format.
Mabra’s story
MABRA is an independent French perfume house built around Brahim Mohamed’s personal approach to scent. Its perfumes are assembled, bottled and packaged by hand in his workshop, with an emphasis on distinctive compositions, quality materials and the finesse of small-batch craftsmanship.
Jawa Cologne’s concept
Jawa Cologne is an olfactory portrait of the Indonesian island of Java, expressed through lime, green freshness and rooty vetiver. It belongs to Les Colognes en Voyage, a destination-themed collection rooted in the creator’s longstanding affection for colognes. The concept evokes the island’s landscape and agricultural bounty without establishing the origin of the ingredients.
Extra info
Despite its cologne name, the store lists Jawa as an eau de parfum. The fragrance also appears under the names Java Cologne and Koln Jawa, and belongs to MABRA’s travel-themed Les Colognes en Voyage collection.
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Notesbergamotlimepetrichorvetiver
Tags
#fresh
Style
unisex
An olfactory portrait of the Indonesian island of Java, featuring its agricultural bounty of vetiver and lime. Green notes blend with tart lime and the tangy sweetness of bergamot. Rooty vetiver anchors this freshness in an earthy and elegant base.
The cologne range has a perfume concentration of around 20%, making them longer-lasting than traditional colognes, while retaining the freshness and lightness that define this type of creation.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried morning outdoors, with damp earth underfoot and the day beginning to warm. Tart lime gives the composition an alert, brisk presence, while green notes and rooty vetiver keep it grounded rather than sparkling or sweet.
How to wear
The citrus-green profile suits spring and warmer days, particularly when you want freshness with an earthy foundation. Start with one or two sprays on skin; the eau de parfum format calls for a measured application rather than a generous cologne splash. Adjust after testing how it develops on your skin.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy tart citrus, leafy greens and the earthy texture of vetiver. It suits a preference for freshness that retains a little damp, rooty depth rather than turning sugary, aquatic or purely soapy.
Release year
2025
The nose
Brahim Mohamed is MABRA’s founder and self-taught perfumer. His approach draws on years of reading and experimentation, with personal experiences and tastes guiding his compositions. In Jawa Cologne, bright citrus and green notes meet earthy vetiver, bringing a grounded texture to the cologne format.
Mabra’s story
MABRA is an independent French perfume house built around Brahim Mohamed’s personal approach to scent. Its perfumes are assembled, bottled and packaged by hand in his workshop, with an emphasis on distinctive compositions, quality materials and the finesse of small-batch craftsmanship.
Jawa Cologne’s concept
Jawa Cologne is an olfactory portrait of the Indonesian island of Java, expressed through lime, green freshness and rooty vetiver. It belongs to Les Colognes en Voyage, a destination-themed collection rooted in the creator’s longstanding affection for colognes. The concept evokes the island’s landscape and agricultural bounty without establishing the origin of the ingredients.
Extra info
Despite its cologne name, the store lists Jawa as an eau de parfum. The fragrance also appears under the names Java Cologne and Koln Jawa, and belongs to MABRA’s travel-themed Les Colognes en Voyage collection.
Also featured in
Travel-Friendly Fragrances