Osmanthus Noble - Exaltatum

The inspiration for this perfume came from a XVII century painting Samson and Delilah by P.P.Rubens. This painting is saturated with soft leather textures, smooth silks rustling between clenched fingers and luxurious dark velvets draped around the room. These lustrous elements compliment the dramatic historical scene of love and betrayal.

This perfume embodies the mood and intensive body language of the painting with osmanthus absolute, spicy tobacco, warm amber and creamy sandalwood notes. The spiciness of saffron reveals the depth of the drama and contrasting shadows in this painting. The composition opens with aldehydes with cardamon and mandarin, spicy osmanthus and suede accords with a soft smoky ambery base.
To reflect on this perfume from a modern point of view, imagine a woman or man heading towards an aircraft and carrying a soft suede bag as a strong gust of wind from the turbine tussles the hair as she/he goes up the stairs to board the jet. The traveler awaits the unknown, mysterious and promising journey ahead.

Top Note: Mandarin, Bergamote, Cardamon, Aldehydes
Heart Note: Osmanthus Absolute, Clary Sage, Ylang-Ylang, Saffron, Styrax, Suede
Base Note: Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Musk, Oakmoss, Amber, Tobacco, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Animalic Notes