Selene (seλene) Manos Gerakinis

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2023

At a glance

Is Selene (seλene) Manos Gerakinis worth trying?

Selene (SEΛENE) by Manos Gerakinis is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
white floral, citrus, powdery with Grapefruit Peel, Petitgrain, Calabrian bergamot

The first impression

Selene (SEΛENE) by Manos Gerakinis is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Selene (SEΛENE) was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Christina Koutsoudaki. Top notes are Grapefruit Peel, Petitgrain and Calabrian bergamot; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Violet and Praline; base notes are Musk, Ambergris, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.

What shapes the scent

white floral 100%
citrus 85%
powdery 70%
sweet 60%
violet 50%
woody 40%
animalic 35%
musky 30%

The perfumer behind it

Christina Koutsoudaki

Christina Koutsoudaki

Christina Koutsoudaki is a Greek perfumer known for her work with Manos Gerakinis. She created Selene (seλene), a fragrance that reflects her skill in crafting modern, evocative scents. Her compositions often blend natural and synthetic elements to achieve a balanced, artistic expression.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Grapefruit Peel Grapefruit Peel
Petitgrain Petitgrain
Calabrian bergamot Calabrian bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Orange Blossom Orange Blossom
Jasmine Sambac Jasmine Sambac
Violet Violet
Praline Praline

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Musk Musk
Ambergris Ambergris
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Cedarwood Cedarwood

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Selene (seλene) Manos Gerakinis

Essence

Selene embodies the Mystic archetype, a seeker of hidden truths and ethereal beauty. The fragrance's interplay of citrus brightness and floral depth mirrors the Mystic's journey between the tangible and the transcendent. Grapefruit and bergamot suggest clarity of vision, while jasmine and violet hint at esoteric knowledge waiting to be uncovered.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor flowing silhouettes in ivory or pale gray, with subtle metallic accents that catch the light. Their aesthetic balances purity and complexity, much like the fragrance's contrast of powdery praline against woody sandalwood. Every detail feels intentional, yet effortlessly serene.

Philosophy & Values

For them, beauty lies in paradox - the sweet and the animalic, the fleeting and the eternal. They value intuition over dogma, finding wisdom in moonlit contemplation. The ambergris in Selene's base reflects their belief in transformation, how the ordinary becomes sacred through time and alchemy.

Relationships

They attract kindred spirits through quiet magnetism rather than overt charm. Romantic partners describe them as simultaneously present and distant, like orange blossoms carried on a breeze. Their friendships are few but profound, built on shared silences as much as conversation.

Lifestyle

Dawn and dusk are their sacred hours, when they might be found journaling or practicing qigong. Their home is sparsely decorated but rich with texture - linen drapes, smooth stones, a single perfect orchid. Selene is their signature scent, worn as both armor and invitation.

Shadow

Their detachment can slip into isolation, mistaking solitude for enlightenment. The musk in Selene warns of this tendency - without grounding, they risk losing themselves in abstraction. Learning to embrace life's messier pleasures remains their ongoing challenge.

Conclusion

Selene is the scent of a moon-blessed pilgrim, charting a course between worlds. It captures the Mystic's essence: luminous, enigmatic, and forever balancing citrus-sharp awareness with floral surrender.