Malli Nadu

In southern India, flowers are an integral part of daily life – a sacred symbol deeply woven into cultural and religious traditions. Every day, small-scale growers bring tons of flowers to bustling local markets, where they are purchased for spiritual rituals, weddings, and hair adornment. In Tamil Nadu, the buds of jasmine sambac are affectionately called malli. Since Tamil Nadu means “land of the Tamils,” the name Nissaba Malli Nadu was chosen to evoke the land of Jasmine Sambac. This perfume brings that vibrant tradition to life, combining the freshness of flower markets with the warmth of the Indian climate.

Top notes: mandarin, davana, orange
Heart notes: Jasmin Sambac, paradisone, Indian tuberose, palmarosa
Base notes: sandalwood, vetiver, Virginian cedar