The first part of our April 2024 recap presents a diverse array of contrasting scents, such as the empowering femininity of FRAGRANCE DU BOIS’ ‘Sirène,’ a seductive blend of cherries and incense, as opposed to the modern masculinity embodied in GISADA’s ‘Titanium’ and its distinctive woody and ambery accords. Travel from the nostalgic summers evoked by MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS’ radiant floral, ‘Tilia,’ to the nocturnal allure of Verona captured in the ethereal musks of L’ORCHESTRE’s ‘Mono Cashmere.’ Meanwhile, ‘Perpetual’ by MORESQUE, ‘Sun-gria’ by LORENZO PAZZAGLIA, and ‘Bombón’ by HOUSE OF BO unapologetically focus on sweetness.
(fragrance descriptions by the respective brands)
MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS | TILIA
“Simple. Solar. Smiling. It is the scent of everlasting summer. Of holidays that never end. Of long lazy lunches with friends, out in the countryside, around a big wooden table. Of flowers that just keep on blooming. Tender verdancy, pollen, honey from the linden tree with its lovely heart-shaped leaves, an emblem of softness and flexibility for the Celts. The honeyed, apricot inflexions of broom. The tender powder of heliotrope. A bucolic bouquet made still richer with a sprig of velvety jasmine sambac. Underlined, like a stroke of shade intensifying the radiance of an afternoon in the sun, by the smoky earthiness of vetiver… The first of a constellation of floral fragrances, TILIA is also, for its creator Marc-Antoine Barrois and his long-time accomplice, the perfumer Quentin Bisch, the name of an imaginary star. The one that shines on happy days. An ode to simplicity and optimism. NOTES: LIME (LINDEN) BLOSSOM, BROOM, JASMINE, VETIVER, HELIOTROPE, WOODY ACCORD, GEORGYWOOD AND AMBROXAN.”
L’ORCHESTRE | MONO CACHEMIRE
“Verona. 10:42 PM. Nocturnal wandering through the joyous hustle and bustle of the city. Ethereal Lo-Fi kick in the headphones. Veil of cashmere musk as a second skin. An intoxicating murmur guides my steps across the evening rumor. A bewitching, dreamlike and exquisite caress. Main notes: Hypnotic musks, enveloping cashmere, reverb iris, radiant bergamot, analogic aldehydes, silky ambrette, translucent pear, jasmine delay, soothing cedarwood, infrabass ambroxan.”
XERJOFF | QUATTRO PIZZI
“The story of a Sicilian dynasty that has known glory, wealth and power. Quattro Pizzi, the most iconic palace that was home to Palermo’s most symbolic and prominent families. A perfume reminiscent of the Belle Époque era, where love, beauty and nobility entwine with secrecy and sin. A juxtapose of sweet and spicy hits the senses on first spray with rum, davana and pink pepper, where the intoxicating notes of tuberose enchant and seduce at the heart, a sensual scent that lingers like a lover’s forbidden touch on the skin long after the sun goes down. Heat and passion unravel through the notes of this scented story ahead of Sicily’s breathtakingly beautiful backdrop. Rum, Davana, Pink Pepper, Coriander, Tuberose, Coconut, Hay, Blonde Leaf Tobacco, Tonka Bean.”
LORENZO PAZZAGLIA | SUN-GRIA
“Cocktail Collection. Extrait de Perfum. Top notes: Blood Orange, Mandarin, Lemon, Bergamot, Green Notes, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cloves, Pink Pepper. Middle notes: Apple, Blackcurrant, Peach, Raspberry, Red Grape, Vino Tinto, Turkish Rose, Cardamom. Base notes: Brown Sugar, Vanilla, Vanilla Pods, Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk, Birch Wood, Cedar Wood, Amber.”
FRAGRANCE DU BOIS | SIRÈNE
“Our first-ever female-inspired fragrance, Sirène, is crafted for those who dare to stand out. Infused with a seductive burst of cherries and a captivating blend of pepper and incense, Sirène embodies a story of empowerment that resonates with every spray. Top Notes: Cherry, Pepper. Middle Notes: Oud, Incense, Lactonic. Base Notes: Moss, Benzoin, Cistus, Labdanum, Cypriol.”
M.MICALLEF | DESIRTOXIC L’INTENSE
“A more concentrated version, DesirToxic L’intense. Torrid, ambery, spicy, incandescent, explosive, bewitching and over-sensual, DesirToxic L’Intense perfume turns heads day and night. Head: bergamot, saffron, cardamom, lemon. Heart: mint, cinnamon, tonka bean, blackcurrant. Base: cannabis, musk, moss, patchouli. Nose: Thierry Romeo.”
MORESQUE | PERPETUAL
“A fresh burst of Ginger opens this creation, made fruity by a dark Cherry sweetened by Orange Blossom, Rose, and Iris. The Base is warmed by precious musc, the whole nestling on a soft, sensual base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, with whispers of Brown Sugar. Fruity – Gourmand. TOP NOTES: CHERRY, ORANGE, GINGER, ALMOND. HEART NOTES: ROSE, JASMINE, PATCHOULI, IRIS. BASE NOTES: VANILLA, TONKA BEAN, BROWN SUGAR,SANDALWOOD, AMBER, MUSC.”
MONTALE | BEAST LOVE
“Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Beast Love, a unisex fragrance where skin becomes the heart note, revealing a unique sensual alchemy. Let yourself be intoxicated by the deliciously sweet scents of pear and plum, awakening your senses with delight. Sicilian bergamot illuminates this sensual and mysterious dance. At the core of this olfactory symphony, black leather evokes a passionate embrace, while white cedar brings a deep and enchanting harmony. Laissez-vous emporter par le charme envoûtant de Beast Love.”
GISADA | TITANIUM
“Success has a scent. Titanium by Gisada Switzerland is the fragrance for the modern man. Distinctive notes of wood and ambery embody the confidence and ambition of a man who sets his own path. Claim your place at the forefront. TOP NOTE: Pink Pepper, Artemisia, Sage, Cardamom. HEART NOTE: Lavender, Cedarwood, Leather, Cinnamon, Sandalwood. BASE NOTE: Iris, Vanilla, Tonka, Patchouli, Fir Balsam.”
HOUSE OF BO | BOMBÓN
“An addictive masterpiece for the flirtatious at heart. BOMBÓN celebrates unapologetic pleasure with provocative floral notes that are carefully glazed in sugary green facets and then soaked in the finest XO cognac.” — Bernardo Möller. OLFACTORY FAMILY: Floral Gourmand. TOP NOTES: lychee, lily of the valley, white saffron. HEART NOTES: pink pepper, marshmallow, bergamot caramel. BASE NOTES: white birch, aged cognac, ambergris (SY).”
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Check also: 10 New Fragrance Drops | April 2024 (Part 2)
(fragrance descriptions by the respective brands)
