Raphael

A quiet presence that lingers like a cherished thought. Raphael by Sora Dora is a refined woody floral musk extrait: soft, intimate and effortlessly elegant. Created by perfumer Margaux Le Paih-Guérin, it sets powdery florals against fresh spice and a warm, skin-like musky base. The Story Released in 2026, Raphael is Sora Dora's most subdued launch, a fragrance meant to sit close to the skin rather than announce itself, built on understated materials and suited to everyday life. It honors Raphaël, a coal miner, evoking a lasting personal presence through scent. Elegant without being overpowering, it is a sophisticated unisex fragrance with a quiet sensuality. How It Smells Opening Rhubarb lends a crisp, slightly tart fruity brightness, with pink pepper and cardamom adding delicate spice. Heart Iris is the defining character, giving a smooth, powdery texture complemented by creamy magnolia, honeysuckle and a subtle touch of nutmeg. Dry Down White musk and cashmeran form a soft skin scent, vanilla adds creaminess rather than heavy sweetness, and cedar, vetiver, patchouli and ambroxan give polished woody structure. Fragrance Notes Top Cardamom Pink Pepper Rhubarb Heart Nutmeg Magnolia Honeysuckle Iris Base Haitian Vetiver Vanilla White Musk Atlas Cedar Virginia Cedar Cashmeran Patchouli Ambroxan Fragrance Profile Woody · Floral · Musky · Powdery