Pause Eau de Parfum

A moment of pause. The Pause Perfume by Abel is the first therapeutically formulated fragrance to support women's hormonal well-being during perimenopause. 

Pause is a fragrance that centers and balances body and mind during the woman's hormonal transition and brings confidence to this phase of femininity. Everything Pause embodies, from the rich floral fragrance profile to the vibrant bottle design, reflects this mission.

Pause is a self-confidently structured floral fragrance that also inspires beyond its feel-good properties.

• Top Notes: Violet Leaf 
• Middle notes: mimosa, narcissus
• Base Notes: Hay Absolute

Lush mimosa takes center stage for its mood-stabilizing properties, narcissus aids sleep, violet leaf helps reduce stress, and hay aroma promotes serenity. 

Abel has already formulated a therapeutic perfume to support pregnancy with Nurture. Pause Eau de Parfum continues this trend. The perfume is based on essential oils carefully selected for their beneficial effects on hormonal well-being. There is no other functional fragrance that supports this chapter of the hormonal transition and Abel is proud to be the first!

"The inspiration for Pause was clear to me - it's a tribute to the smart women in the world. The hero ingredient mimosa is a calming, captivating fragrance that, to me, embodies real strength and beauty." dr Fanny Grau, perfumer

Application

• Apply to the inside of the wrists, the side of the neck or on the hair as required.

Ingredients

• Mimosa - India
• Narcissus-France
• Bergamot - Italy
• Verbena-Morocco
• carrot seed oil - France
• violet leaves - Egypt
• Hay abs - France
• cedarwood oil - Texas
• Copaiba - Brazil
• Amyris-Haiti
  

All ingredients of Abel come from natural sources and guarantee fair trade and sustainable cultivation methods.

INCI (possible allergens): Alcohol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Farnesol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Eugenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Isoeugenol

FAQ

Are there fragrances in the collection which are more masculine / feminine?

The whole collection is gender-neutral (unisex). If you are looking for a more traditionally masculine fragrance, we recommend Gray Labdanum. If you are looking for a more traditionally feminine fragrance, we recommend Golden Neroli or Pink Iris.

How concentrated are your perfumes?

The vita odor collection is high concentration “eau de parfum”, with each fragrance having a minimum of 15% pure perfume oils.

Can you layer Abel perfume?

Yes indeed ... all our perfumes share the same DNA which makes them great for layering, you really can't go wrong. If you'd like help getting started, you can read our tips and favorite combinations on our layering perfume journal post.

Are your perfumes actually 100% natural?

Yes. Creating natural perfume that is chic, modern and long lasting (ie without compromising) is our raison d'etre. So although we are flattered you don't believe our fragrances are all natural, we can confirm they are. More specifically, we use a highly concentrated formula of natural oils, concrete and isolates (naturally derived single aroma compounds), set in a food-grade (non-denatured), organic alcohol base.

Does a 100% natural perfume stay on your skin?

Yes. We have worked hard on our vita odor collection to ensure our perfumes do last on your skin. In particular the addition of long lasting “natural isolates” (see above) helps with our perfumes longevity. However some fragrances last longer than others. Ie Golden Neroli is a citrus floral that dissipates more quickly than the others. Pink Iris is a denser floral musk and has surprising staying power. Gray Labdanum and Cobalt Amber are comprised of longer lasting ingredients such as resins.

How can I make the perfume last longer?

There are a few things you can do to increase the life of your perfume on your skin. We recommend moisturizing (with a fragrance free cream or oil) before you apply your perfume as the drier your skin, the more quickly it will absorb the fragrance oils. Perfume applied to your hair and / or clothes will last longer than perfume applied to your skin. Also think about where you apply your perfume - pulse points are good for the fragrance developing on your skin, however the inside of your wrists isn't good if you are typing on a computer all day - where it will rub off, or washing your hands regularly - where it will wash off. When applied near your nose (ie your neck), you become desensitized quickly from the constant smelling, so although others will smell your perfume, you won't.

Why should I choose a natural perfume like Abel?

If you care about the environment, those around you and your own health, then Abel is a beautiful, safe alternative to the largely synthetic fragrances available on the market. Most synthetic aroma molecules are synthesized from crude oil, a non-renewable resource. Some of these molecules are non-biodegradable and accumulate in the food chain, environment and our bodies. You can read more on our journal post about why we love natural perfume, and we avoid synthetic ingredients. 

Are your products vegan?

Yes, indeed. Our fragrances do not contain any ingredients from animal origin, nor are they tested on animals… we're big fans of the little furry guys too.

What's in the perfume?

Plant-derived perfume oils, concrete and absolute. Naturally derived single aroma compounds, ie natural musk from the hibiscus seed. And organically certified non-denatured food-grade alcohol. That's it. See the full ingredients list of each fragrance here.

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fragrance family

We classify this perfume as belonging to the following fragrance families:

• Floral, green, aromatic, woody

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