Some fragrances in this selection bring joy and bliss; others evoke mystery and opulence. The bright and vivid Smile by AKRO, born from a father’s love for his daughter, blends sage, bergamot, and raspberry to evoke pure happiness, while JO MALONE’s Orange Marmalade captures the British essence of breakfast with vibrant orange zest and warm woods. In stark contrast, MEMO PARIS’ Palais Bourbon is a smoky blend of vanilla, amber, and oud inspired by political alliances, while CHRIS COLLINS’ Lust Oud Délice dives into sensuality with dark chocolate, nuts, and oud. Powdery vanilla lovers may enjoy TIZIANA TERENZI’s Pisces and KEROSENE’s Promises, Promises.
(fragrance descriptions by the respective brands)
AKRO | SMILE
“SMILE is our addictive happiness fragrance. SMILE is a new fragrance inspired by the pursuit of joy and born out of a unique family connection. Many years ago, as a young girl, Akro founder Anaïs Cresp asked her father, the master perfumer Olivier Cresp, to create a perfume just for her, one that nobody else in the world would have. Olivier set about creating a scent that was as powerful as it was personal—a bottle full of joy for his daughter to carry through life. To do this, he combined notes of sage, bergamot, and raspberry, building a bright and vivid fragrance that could work at any time and any place. For years, Anaïs kept this scent to herself, but now she wants to share it with the world. SMILE is a fragrance to brighten your day. TOP: Sage, Bergamot. MIDDLE: Natural Raspberry. BASE: Musk.”
MEMO PARIS | PALAIS BOURBON
“Palais Bourbon, the Parisian home of the Assemblée Nationale, is made for unprecedented alliances. Behind its majestic pediment, the persuasive vanilla from Madagascar does not wield its power alone; it works with amber and oud as they develop their notes with warmth. Three parties occupy the benches, represented by spices, woods and balsams, and each brings its own touch and character to this olfactory assembly. A fragrance of contrast and cooperation, Palais Bourbon appeals with a unanimous show of hands: those that gladly hold the bottle and apply the fragrance. Top: Black Pepper essence, Cardamom essence, Cinnamon Bark essence, Incense resinoid, Geranium essence. Heart: Perou Balsam resinoid, Benzoin resinoid, Cistus absolute, Tonka Bean Absolute, Vanilla Absolute. Base: Sandalwood Spicatum essence, Patchouli essence, Guaiacwood essence, Vetiver essence.”
JO MALONE | ORANGE MARMALADE
“The great tradition of marmalade making. Orange peel simmers on the stove, its vibrant aroma and bitter bite tantalising the senses. Warm woods are blended with orange zest to create a marvellous, golden fragrance. A refined take on this most British preserve. ‘Marmalade is quintessentially British. After all, what is a traditional breakfast without a good marmalade? What a great inspiration for a scent, to have the bitterness of the orange rind blended with the sweetness of the marmalade.’ – Céline Roux, Global Head Of Fragrance at Jo Malone London. Top Note: Orange Peel Bitter-fresh and zesty, it brings the textural bite of the rind in marmalade and acts as a booster to natural orange. Heart Note: Orange Biogarade. Sparkling and fresh, it suffuses the fragrance with a zesty brightness while enhancing the orange peel texture. Base Note: Cashmere Wood. A voluptuously warm, delicately woody note, created to bring subtle sensuality to the base.”
SOSPIRO | TRAVIATA
“Step into the enchanting world of ‘ Traviata’, where each spritz unveils a symphony of scents, inspired by the elegance and grandeur of classical music. Harmonizing citrusy bursts, calming lavender, and an herbal embrace, the top notes set the stage for an aromatic overture. As the composition progresses, a crescendo of floral blooms, Iuscious fruits, and a hint of spicy allure forms the heart notes, echoing the rich melodies of a captivating performance. Towards its grand finale, Traviata gracefully lingers with a blend of earthy Patchouli, opulent Woody Amber, and the resonating echoes of Cedarwood, creating an enduring composition. This fragrance encapsulates the timeless beauty and poetic essence of classical music, harmonizing diverse notes into an olfactory masterpiece. Top Notes: Citrus, Lavender, Herbal. Heart Notes: Floral, Fruity, Spicy. Base Notes: Patchouli, Woody Amber, Cedarwood.”
TIZIANA TERENZI | PISCES
“Paolo and Tiziana’s wonderful magical journey of discovering the constellations and the stars continues, together with their grandfather Guglielmo, in the discovery of Pisces. The creation opens with the precious Bulgarian Rose, expertly embraced by the Indian Davana, both enhanced by the effervescence and power of Iranian Saffron, combined with the regenerating freshness of the citrus notes of Sorrento Lemon. The resolute and powerful head rests on an equally generous and opulent heart, where Ceylonese Coumarin adds a spicy touch to the fougère note of Garda Lavender, which unexpectedly spills over into Indian Cypriol, all supported by the indomitable power of Singaporean Patchouli, combined with Italian Leather, which together reach the disturbing power of the magical Ambergris, an exclusive molecule from the Terenzi siblings’ library. The whole work is built on a powerful and mysterious base, with hypnotic and bewitching aromas, thanks to the magical molecule with aphrodisiac scents, an exclusive invention of the Terenzi Family, where the robust notes of Ambergris combined with the accentuating silence of Musk are able to bring depth and persistence to the fragrance, enveloping whoever wears it in a warm, sensual embrace, enlivened by Mediterranean Thyme that adds a fresh, aromatic touch, and the regal presence of Australian Sandalwood, softened by the sweetness of Madagascan Vanilla. Pisces is a harmony of olfactory notes that can only be fully appreciated by those with the most sensitive souls. TOP NOTES: Bulgarian Rose, Indian Davana, Iranian Saffron and Sorrento Lemon. HEART NOTES: Ceylon Coumarin, Garda Lavender, Indian Cypriol, Singapore Patchouli, Italian Leather and Ambergris. BASE NOTES: Ambergris, Musk, Mediterranean Thyme, Australian Sandalwood and Madagascan Vanilla.”
CHRIS COLLINS | LUST OUD DÉLICE
“LUST | Oud Delice evokes the deepest realms of sensuality and desire. The intoxicating allure of Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Walnut, mirrors the magnetic pull between two souls craving one another. In the heart, Orris Concrete, Benzoin Resin, and Cypriol Heart weave a tapestry of sophistication and passion. The base notes of Oud Assafi, Sandalwood Spicatum, and Sensual Musks lingers, creating an indelible trail, like the lingering touch of a lover. Lust captures the essence of deep, carnal desire—an olfactory masterpiece that resonates with the profound connection between two hearts. T: Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut, Walnut. M: Orris Concrete, Benzoin Resin, Cypriol Heart. D: Oud Assafi, Sandalwood Spicatum, Sensual Musks.”
EAU D’ITALIE | ACQUA DI POSITANO
“A love song to Positano where Eau d’Italie was born 20 years ago, in a capsule collection expressly created to celebrate our 20th birthday. A perfect summery blend of Salt Grains and Orange Flower Absolute, with sparkling top notes of Citron and Petigrain. Absolutely irresistible, just like Positano. In the words of writer John Steinbeck who stayed at Le Sirenuse in 1953: ‘Positano is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you’re gone.’ NOTES: Citron, Petitgrain, Grains of Salt, Orange Flower Absolute, Hedione, Driftwood.”
ESSENTIAL PARFUMS | NÉROLI BOTANICA
“The orange blossom, that white bud with a thousand subtle nuances, is at the heart of the creation and inspiration of master-perfumer Anne Flipo. Spicy and vibrant at opening, the fragrance burst with notes of curcuma leaf & ginger studded with a duo of pink and black peppers. Gloriously enhanced with neroli and Sambac jasmine, the orange blossom unleashes all its floral strength. Its solar and voluptuous facets blends with the green & velvety woody base notes of vetiver & sandalwood, both labelled with the sustainable label ‘For Life’. ‘I imagined an androgynous orange blossom that you want to smell again and again… Facetted with fusing spices and a bewitching heart of jasmine and neroli, its powerful trail melts into a hypnotic woody base of sandalwood and vetiver.’ – Anne Flipo.”
KEROSENE | PROMISES, PROMISES
“Kerosene, will you please make a vanilla scent?! A – Vanilla scent? It’s been done a million times! Kerosene, I don’t care, please make one! I promise, one day I will. Unlike the song from 1983, you can trust my words: Finished is something started. Believe it. Notes: Vanilla, Amber, and Musk.”
FILIPPO SORCINELLI | LA VOGLIA D’AMARE
“When the sun sets and the heat of the day gives way to the coolness of night, the atmosphere is charged with an energy with a taste of mystery. The city lights come on, but the adventures and excitement are far from them… we search for them by walking by the sea, where the figures are undefined and where we sense only the sea and a few car in the distance. Time passes, and the summer night invites us to get lost and let ourselves be carried blend with the tar of a newly renovated street next door. Everything is made possible under the reflections of the moon, sitting and looking at an undefined landscape that turns black to blue. They are passions of everyone, for everyone, of a minute or an entire night…those that are fixed forever, for the usual sip of memory. SUBJECT: Oak Mosses, Musk, Amber. COUNTER SUBJECT: Coconut Cream, Iris Rhizome. TAIL: Pine Tar, Tangerine.”
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