TA-02 Mel Habitado by K-R-V-A

TA-02 Mel Habitado: K-R-V-A’s Rich New Oriental Woody Scent

K-R-V-A has unveiled TA-02 Mel Habitado, an oriental woody fragrance crafted by master perfumer José Zay. Launched in 2026, it is designed for both men and women, mingling honeyed warmth with the gravitas of oud.

The composition opens with earthy, fruity, and green notes, before a heart of propolis, beeswax, animalic undertones, smoke, and honey emerges. The base is built on oud, labdanum, vetiver, musk, and amber.

TA-02 Mel Habitado is firmly planted in the oriental woody olfactive family, where balsamic warmth rubs shoulders with raw timber. Its introduction is a curious blend of soil-like earthiness, fresh green facets, and a subtle fruity sweetness that piques the curiosity.

The heart is a study in contrast. Propolis and beeswax deliver a sticky, honeyed richness; meanwhile, animalic notes and smoke cast a shadowy, almost ceremonial mood over the composition. It is a perfume that feels alive and volatile.

In the drydown, oud takes centre stage, its smoky, leathery facets supported by labdanum, vetiver, musk, and amber. The trail is decidedly woody and balsamic, leaving a resonant impression.

House accords—animalic, earthy, musky, beeswax, smoky, woody, honeyed, fruity, oud and amber—announce a fragrance of singular intent. There is no timidity here; it is a scent that asks to be noticed and worn with conviction.

José Zay, the nose behind the formula, proves himself a master of balance. He pits the mellow sweetness of propolis against the bite of smoke, and the earthiness of the opening against fruity brightness. The result is layered, unpredictable, and rewarding.

This is for the wearer who enjoys bold, complex orientals with a dark edge. It will particularly appeal to devotees of honeyed tobaccos, smoky woods, and animalic musks – anyone who treats perfume as an accessory for the fearless.

TA-02 Mel Habitado is a powerful, immersive creation that makes no apologies for its intensity. If the interplay of honey, smoke, and wood calls to you, this K-R-V-A debut is absolutely worth discovering.