A hint of bitter orange and violet open this cool labdanum rich fragrance where dark incense and ambergris collide with warm patchouli in a harmonious clash
All Abel ingredients are derived from 100% natural sources
The rare Iris Bismarckiana is also known as Iris Nazarena because it grows mainly in the mountains east of Nazareth
Mysterious, mystical, sensuous… With its iris and incense accord, the new Eau de Parfum by AEDES DE VENUSTAS matches the world’s most precious aromatic material with the most ancient. Taking perfumery into the future by bringing it back to its roots: this is iris, reborn
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A fire broke out in the Curling Bros. barbershop in Westlake, NY in 1891. All the shaving tonics with their spearmint, lime, vanilla and lavender burned
A charred bottle was found half-full. It smelled like this
Extravagance Russe by Perfumer Clement Gavarry was created as an homage to Mrs. Vreeland's love of Orientalism
Capturing the essence of amber's sacred and mystical note in perfumery, the fragrance goes deep into the collective olfactive memory. It maintains the original codes of amber within a contemporary structure. The scent harmoniously wraps luxurious resins and balsams with precious vanilla bourbon and musk for an enhanced impression of skin like and captivating sensuality
Aperture, a not-for-profit foundation, connects the photo community and its audiences with the most inspiring work, the sharpest ideas, and with each other – in print, in person and online. The fragrance showcases the work of contemporary photographer Olivia Bee. Her dreamlike series ‘Quiet’ captures the warmth of Aperture’s fragrance, a complex, introspective and heady scent
TOP NOTES
aldehydes / pink pepper / black pepper / white pepper
HEART NOTES
tobacco / jasmine / cedarwood / hint of muguet
BASE NOTES
musk / vetiver / ambergris / civet / hint of amber
In Mississippi John Hurt’s “Richland Woman Blues”, a loose married woman prepares for a night on the town in her “rosy red garters, bright poppy rouge & turkey red bloomer”. Neroli buds, jonquil, parma violet & dewy musk
TOP NOTES
hot jazz / orange blossom / radio / red lipstick / new orleans / grapefruit peel / tin lizzie
A combination of emotions and an intense bouquet, which finds its ultimate expression in the tradition of a land rich in sun and in persistent raw materials Created and designed for Carthusia by the Neapolitan artist Lello Esposito, an exclusive Pulcinella that gives a new face to the traditional Carthusia packaging In Terra Mia the sweetness of coffee is combined with hazelnut, vanilla, neroli and pink pepper
Mysterious and sensual, Nightscape evokes the vibrant energy of a cosmopolitan bustling city after dark through patchouli, soft leather, musk and amber, fused with lighter florals like jasmine and geranium and a top note of citrusy bergamot
Using the historical cargoes of British ships as its key notes, Vi Et Armis recalls the words of George Bernard Shaw: “Emotional excitement reaches men through Tea, Tobacco, Opium, Whisky and religion”
Paradoxical and challenging; singular and narcotic
Coeur De Noir considers the relationship between the sea and the art it has inspired
Pen and ink drawings of yachts, old libraries of nautical fiction and tattoos are all referenced here in this warm, dark fragrance
Accords of Black Ink dominate; west Indian spiced rum; papers lost and found; the familiar dry accords of leather bound books balanced with warm enigmatic notes of vanilla pipe tobacco. All finely based around a dark heart of birch tar and labdanum
"close your eyes, and..." An eau de parfum for men and women, converted into an olfactory experience A magical work that poses its notes on the skin like a veil, where the aromas of the vibrant notes of Mediterranean citrus fruits are interspersed with oriental notes of patchouli, sandalwood, amber or cedar wood
As warm, luxurious and opulent as the feeling of cashmere on naked skin. Cashmere combines glowing amber, incense, and saffron with exotic spices discovered during a stroll at dusk through an indian spice market LAYER Cashmere with Lotus Blossom in the daytime and Red Ginger in the evening
Outrageously Vibrant is the culmination of over two years in creating a gourmand fragrance for the collection. This gorgeous fragrance makes a bold statement and speaks to a strong, confident individual
A fearless, nonconformist fragrance combining a classical chypre structure with an unexpected twist of crème de cassis. The richness of patchouli and sophistication of the rose bouquet are contrasted with the electric, saturated and exuberant facets of cassis to create a bold, daring and contemporary trail
Inspired by the innovative use of materials that allowed 18th Century clockmakers to construct the first accurate marine chronometers, Lignum Vitae combines elements of wood, metal and salt to produce a truly unique, transportive fragrance
In combining unexpected and exotic raw materials, we celebrate the innovative spirit which brought to an end the search for lost time, and permitted the safe passage of ships across the world
TOP NOTES
black pepper / pepper tree berry oil / madeleine cake accord
HEART NOTES
juniperberry / ginger / lime
BASE NOTES
lignum vitae wood accord / buttery accord / sea salt accord
The composition of the AEDES DE VENUSTAS scent is in a world of its own, an outstanding edition with an haute couture formulation There is no trace of the traditional fragrance pyramid. The construction is round, luxurious, voluptuous and addictive. The scent’s chypre character is pierced at its centre with the ephemeral green freshness of rhubarb accord; the axis around which the fragrance revolves This soap contains the same essence as the AEDES DE VENUSTAS fragrance. A richly infused soap, with luxurious moisturising properties, with stunning and powerful notes
Le Chypre du Nil celebrates the abundance, the dazzling opulence and the colourful splendour of the Nile delta, whose richness and fertility is born from the river Herb-citrusy bergamot and radiant green wormwood create the prelude, accentuated by coquettish Sichuan pepper. The overflowing heart forms a bouquet of rare Turkish roses and velvety iris, delicately framed by hints of dried fruit. The chypre nature of the fragrance reveals velvety suede notes, kissed by cocoa-powdery patchouli. Noble amber and elegant-soft musk successfully complete the fragrance
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calabrian bergamot / sichuan pepper / wormwood / elemi
Chevalier de la Nuit’s fire is kindled by racy clove which, in turn, creates the distinctive heart of the fragrance A spicy composition which also shows a spirited sharpness inspired by the freshness of eucalyptus. Its powdery facets are emphasized by iris and dark patchouli and refined by a smoky-smooth vetiver. Hesperidia fruits provide a dynamic, citrusy echo, while exquisite sandalwood adds balsamic accents along with deliciously bourbon vanilla which sweetly savours the perfume
TOP NOTES
calabrian lemon / bitter orange / indonesian patchouli
Named after one of the three sirens who tried in vain to bewitch Ulysses, Ligea is a sensual, passionate, surprising, and powdery scent that combines the warmth of oppoponax with the taste of fresh, tender mandarin. A decisive and seductive combination
A celestial interaction of opulent fruity notes of sun-ripened Calabrian bergamot, juicy pineapple and crispy raspberry merge with floral accords of delicate freesia and aromatic Indian davana oil. Australian sandalwood and the finest cashmere wood surround the captivating floral heart notes of lily of the valley, vibrant violet and Tunisian orange blossom. The distinctive powdery base notes of white musk, vanilla and enchanting Venezuelan tonka are flattered by accords of exquisite Siamese benzoin resin and Andalusian labdanum
The precious, 22 carat gold plating decoration gives the bottle its avant-garde appeal. The exaggerated dimension of the exotic African wenge wood cap adopt the bottle´s form, mirroring the extreme diameter
TOP NOTES
bergamot / pineapple / freesia / raspberry
HEART NOTES
lily of the valley / violet / cashmere wood / sandalwood / orange blossom
Sensual and warm, anvers 2 combines masculine notes, like blond woods, musk and amber with florals such as mimosa and rose – a concept of opposition that successfully works for its predecessor, anvers
Revenants Vol III – Terror & Magnificence takes its inspiration from the works of architect Nicholas Hawksmoor (1661- 1736) whose foreboding structures puncture London’s landscape
Hawksmoor – referred to as ‘the Devil’s architect’ – continues to provoke interest for his distinctive churches, which introduced elements of Egyptology into traditional ecclesiastical settings. These curious architectural details and his recent reputation as a Freemason has prompted speculation that occult symbolism influenced his methods, and imbued his designs with an inherent ‘terror and magnificence’
TOP NOTES
saffron / black pepper / birch tar
HEART NOTES
somalian incense / tobacco absolute / kyphi accord / papyrus
Born out of willpower to trace the ancestry and to preserve it well. Cuoium is an embodiment of love and respect of natural materials – a celebration of the legacy of leather
The composition of the AEDES DE VENUSTAS scent is in a world of its own, an outstanding edition with an haute couture formulation There is no trace of the traditional fragrance pyramid. The construction is round, luxurious, voluptuous and addictive. The scent’s chypre character is pierced at its centre with the ephemeral green freshness of rhubarb accord; the axis around which the fragrance revolves This candle contains the same essence as the AEDES DE VENUSTAS fragrance. A richly infused paraffin waxes with stunning and powerful notes 50 hour estimated burn time
Captivating, seductive, mysterious. The warmth of ginger, pink pepper, patchouli and nutmeg gently draw out the opulence of precious rose otto, creating a soft spiciness that teases the senses LAYER Red Ginger with Tamboti Wood in the daytime and Cashmere in the evening
Columbine pays tribute to this open-hearted female figure, reflecting the characteristics of her nature olfactorily
The citrus freshness of Hesperidean fruits opens the Eau de Parfum, skilfully contrasted by pink pepper that lights up this fragrance scene as the exciting heart take centre stage. This role is played by silky-powdery iris and peach-like osmanthus blossoms whose velvety leatheriness is underlined by vanilla-kissed suede and the softness of musk. Neroli lends its honey-sweet nectar, while notes of delicious bourbon tobacco, vetiver and balsamic-sweet benzoin resin complete the irresistible composition
Ptah pays homage to the imagination that through the power word breaks all barriers – and is dedicated to those subtle aesthetes who passionately indulge in the temptations of independent thought
Our lively imagination cools the citrusy freshness of bergamot which, in a duet with the herb-woody fruitiness of ginger accompanied by herbaceous sage, forms the top note. This leads to a smoky-powdery heart: Orris and incense, accompanied by dark green luminous geranium, which breathes delicate echoes of rose. The contrast between creamy vanilla spiced up by Tonka and masculine leather creates an ambivalence that is skilfully enhanced by the salty-grassy smokiness of vetiver
Exciting and infatuating like a sleepless night. A delightful interaction of delicate fruity accents of pink grapefruit, fresh bergamot and Italian orange combine with the vitalising spicy notes of star anise, elixir of absinth, clove, sage and the finest cashmere wood. Accords of Haitian vetiver and tonka bean provide a seductive sensual character to the base note, highlighted by white musk and amber
The precious 21 carat platinum plating decoration gives the bottle its avant-garde appeal. The exaggerated dimension of the exotic African wenge wood cap adopt the bottle´s form, mirroring the extreme diameter
A multifarious and infatuating composition of carnation with the herbaceous-earthy aspects of myrtle, wild marjoram, cinnamon bark, and birch and labdanum resin. Sweet-spicy olibanum and tonka provide the rich and opulent character of the heart note. The distinctive elements of leathery are accompanied by the combination of Burma-Gurjun Raisin and exquisite Atlas-Cedarwood. White musk and grey amber round the composition off with depth and warmth
The precious, 22 carat gold plating decoration gives the bottle its avant-garde appeal. The exaggerated dimension of the exotic African wenge wood cap adopt the bottle´s form, mirroring the extreme diameter
Constructed around the captivating frankincense, the only ingredient that smells both sensual and ecclesiastical at the same time. As well as embracing its resinous nature with benzoin and cistus, a suede accord was added for heightened tactility
Baraonda encourages a raw taste sensation. It is the result of a quest to evoke the powerful and mighty whisper of an olfactory stirring, which magically re-joins the whole and the nothing
Enthused by the volcanic land surrounding Mount Vesuvius, Terroni features an oriental blend of spiced and sweet notes for a truly intoxicating finish. Indicated by the fiery red bottle, it evokes burning lava swallowing the surface beneath
A stimulus in a bottle, Seminalis contains bourgeonal, an aromatic aldehyde. Watery and reminiscent of lily of the valley, it's the only known odour substance to which males have a higher average sensitivity than females
Boccanera is a mesmerising scent with spicy undertones. Striking a balance between scent and flavour, it features tantalising notes of familiarity Boccanera means ‘dark mouth’ in Italian
