A highly revered, resinous extract from the forests of Vietnam and Laos, Agarwood has been used for devotion and meditation in Buddhist temples for centuries. 'Agarwoud' combines notes of Bulgarian rose, amber and benzoin to create a surprisingly contemporary, clean and elegant accord in which the unique character of oud is instantly recognisable.
Athenean is a reworking of Figuier, one of the earlier scents in the collection.Here, the emphasis is on the fragrant wood of the fig tree. Aquaticgreen notes are balanced with warm, undertones of sandalwood, musk and amber.
Originally inspired by French porcelain, this scent creates the feel and sensation of pure, white powder. A light floral and luminescent breeze passes over a cloud offine, powdery whiteness. Its apparent air of naked innocence, nuanced by an underlying warm, sensuality.
As from the early 20th century onwards, the chypre accord has undoubtedly been regarded as the quintessential French perfume.Chypre 21however, is a creation for the 21st century whereby the main ingredients of a classic chypre∶ Bergamot, rose, patchouli, sandalwood and oak moss have been reworked to create a contemporary, unisex fragrance. The scent leaves behind a wonderful, slightly nostalgic trail with a certain airof Parisian chic.
Set along the shores of a sun-drenched island, fresh morning dew settles on green palm leaves. Light notes of Tahitian gardenia come and go with the rhythm of a transparent, silent sea. Bountiful and bronzed, a warm body bathed in coconut stretches out over fine white sand, shaded by notes of Virginian cedar wood.
Throughout the history of the world, incense has always been considered as possessing sacred qualities and used for its evocative power in rituals that aim to purify the soul, free the mind from earthly matters and lift the spirit to a higher state of being. In honour of this noble tradition of incenseEau Sacreis an elegant, timeless scent∶ a source of serenity.
Inspired by an ancient Chinese remedy of camphor, mint and spices, this scent contains a soothing energy. The clean, top notes of winter green, camphor and peppermint evaporate to reveal the underlying spice and woody notes of clove, cardamon, cinnamon, pepper and vetiver.
The rising sun of a new, care-free day. A warm wind filtering through the Californian desert. The perfumed air of a Himalayan temple. Waves of long, shining hair flicker over dust and sand and soft, tanned skin. Freedom is not far. Against a rose coloured sky of dusk, we dream of love and peace and better days.
Iris absolute is one of the most noble ingredients in traditional perfumery. The warm, sensual, delicate scent is extracted not from the flower, but from its root. Here, Iris absolute is layered with notes of fresh violet, angelica, carrot seed cedar and grey amber. Rare, refined, sensual and discreet, Iris de Nuit is a perfectly balanced composition of this elegant and exquisite floral theme.
The natural scent of Jasmine on a warm summer night is an ephemeral, fleeting scent. The aim here was to try to capture and enhance its intensity and longevity without altering its natural beauty. The result is an over dose of jasmine absolute and tuberose give this scent underlying accents of fruit. Intense, intoxicating and terribly pretty.
I pass through almond trees filtering the morning sun. In the dew ladened grass stretched out before me, as if in a dream, a multitude of wild flowers are in simultaneous bloom
A contemporary, ultra-fresh, natural scent. Crushed mint leaves, interwoven with just a hint of Sicilian bergamot, green tea and white cedar. A perfectly light, easy to wear fragrance. An olfactive interlude.