An olfactory expression of the value of time. Crafted through a revolutionary process: a double-infusion with sandalwood and artisanal oakwood barrels.
Each fragrance is highly concentrated, containing 30% pure perfume oils, and underwent a meticulous six-month aging process, including a double infusion with sandalwood chips and oakwood barrels, resulting in a deep, layered scent experience. Housed in an original, refillable bottle – the first new design introduced by Amouage in 15 years – the Essences represent a pinnacle of olfactory artisanship.
Reasons by Bertrand Duchaufour
Cause and effect. Echoes of thought. A sequence of events.
When it first emerges, Reasons is somewhat unassuming: its hazelnut opening presents a warmth that is comforting but also perhaps surprisingly unostentatious. But within moments, the scent grows, taking on an increasingly grander form. The part-herbaceous, part-fruity personality of davana creates layer upon layer of depth and complexity. Finally, the smoky woodiness of palo santo introduces a grounding, resonant earthiness – rooting the whole in a sense of timeless, harmonious stability.
With tremendous complexity and gravitas, Reasons conveys the idea that although the past may be gone, its effects live on forever, supporting the present, while giving it meaning, depth and value.
Inspired by the history of the theatre mixed with the modernity of its new creative director Ruth Mackenzie. In other words, past and future have an olfactory dialogue on the velvet seats of the Parisian landmark in the tradition of Comme des Garçons anti-perfumes.
Perfumer Caroline Dumur brings this intricate scent to life with a blend of ambrette absolute, black pepper oil, rose oxyd, coffee accord, orange blossom, orris concrete, cashmeran, cedarwood virgina and musk.
4000 metres above sea level, with its snowy glaciers and pristine lakes, rivers gush through deep Himalayan valleys, densely forested with majestic towering Deodar trees. At this high altitude, the Valley of Kashmir presents a uniquely breath-taking terrain. Home to a diverse array of plants, meadows are blanketed with wild, rare blue poppies and Kashmiri saffron each summer.
Kashmir by Ormonde Jayne is not without considerable allure. The emphasis of this woody hypnotic scent is Deodar, from the cedar wood family and a soft dreamy sandalwood, underscored with iris, rose, jasmine, cashmeran, vanilla and a caress of musk to fix this pervasive perfume.
Spice D’Arno by Celine Barel
“Comforting and soothing spices flowing with the rhythm of the Arno river.”
Soothing, flowing, comforting
Spice D’Arno is a rhythmical composition which moves like the flow of the river for which it is named. Opening with the invigorating tones of bergamot, lemon and pink pepper, Spice D’Arno evokes the lively energy of a new adventure about to begin. The scent gently meanders its way into a sophisticated heart bursting with thyme and cistus, softened with a comforting and soothing bran absolute. The cistus pays homage to the tenacity of the Roman adventurers, adding a floral, sweet and woody tone to the warmth of bran and the leathery savoury aspect of thyme.
In the base of Spice D’Arno a ribbon of sweetness comes in the form of excitingly resinous vanilla which is warm and embracing. This is strengthened and supported by a leathery feel. A discrete yet mighty oud facet completes the composition, lending power and weight to the fragrance and ensuring the lasting power to stay the course.
INSPIRATION
The Arno river was one of Italy’s most important waterways in Roman times. The flow of the river brought with it new ideas as well as trade, goods and movement of the population. In Spice D’Arno we celebrate the new horizons that the Romans pioneered and the trade routes they established which allowed them to move goods and ideas across the Empire. Some of the commodities the Romans transported included spices, leathers and woods, all of which can be found in this soothing composition which flows with the eternal energy of this mighty river.
A modern and unisex perfume scent that ignites the senses and commands attention, the Forward leads with a blend of vibrant, shimmering citruses in a bold and unforgettable opening which sets the stage for the smooth and subtle appearance of florambers and gourmands. Captivating from the first move, and further enthralling with each move after, the Forward reveals its depth and sophistication as multifaceted subtleties of salt, jasmine, and vanilla join the movement. Regal and daring, yet soft and refined, The Forward goes beyond expectations, a fragrance that sets a new standard.
Immerse yourself in the embrace of a fragrance that delicately envelops the senses, akin to the tender caress of cashmere on bare skin. Enter a realm where musky notes intricately weave a warm, indelible hug, creating an experience that is both calming and comforting. E Cashmere Musk is not just a fragrance its a journey . Envision a tranquil haven, where each note weaves a narrative of delicate touches and enduring elegance. The symphony of Baies Rose, Sichuan Pepper, and Fresh Ginger in the top notes sets the stage for an odyssey of scentan unforgettable olfactory adventure that transcends the boundaries of time. As you delve deeper, the heart of the fragrance reveals a Fleuriste Fusion, Egyptian Jasmin, and Cashmeran. Here, the scent becomes an intricate dance, much like the delicate petals of blooming flowers, creating an atmosphere of ethereal beauty. The base notes, including Guaiacwood, Ambroxan, and Musks, form a tapestry of lasting impressions. It lingers on the skin, leaving an undeniable presence that is both subtle and captivatinga fragrance that becomes a part of you.
With its inimitable olfactory signature, the Baccarat Rouge 540 extrait de parfum exudes its floral, amber, woody sillage in a new, sensual texture and format. Presented as a roll-on in an elegant, travel-friendly case, this precious elixir was designed to glide onto the skin. Apply inside the wrists and elbows, at the nape of the neck or on the cleavage, where its rich and silky texture will melt into the heat of the skin, for maximum diffusing power.
woody ambery floral
Top notes:
Grandiflorum jasmine from Egypt, Saffron
Base notes:
Bitter almond, Cedar wood
Heart notes:
Musky woody accord, Ambergris accord
100 ml Puredistance PAPILIO Perfume Flacon in a classic black & blue giftbox, with a handmade leather holder.
PAPILIO is multifaceted, lively and vibrant. Created by Nathalie Feisthauer in Paris. ‘Embrace your true nature’ is the concept of PAPILIO (Latin for ‘Butterfly’). Butterflies come in all shapes and colours and accept themselves as they are – in each phase of their life.
The scent of utter pleasure, Minuit et Demi will compel all of your senses, an intimate and sensual fragrance created to intoxicate the room.
The Demi Rawling perfume opens with a subtle oriental spice note of cardamom and pimento to spark your curiosity. Then follows an addictive heart of coffee and caramel which draws your senses ever further into the scent. Minuit et Demi will leave you with a lingering feeling of mystery as the tobacco and bourbon base envelops your senses from start to finish.
Creating a perfume has always been a dream of mine. Since I started my fragrance journey online, I’ve had the opportunity to discover many scents from all over the world – along the way, I was able to distinguish what the perfect fragrance would smell like to me.
It is an honour to present to you Minuit et Demi, my ideal version of a gourmand scent – sweet, warm, addictive and sexy.
I want to thank Fragrance Du Bois for making my dream come true and of course, to all of my loyal followers who made this collaboration possible. I hope you will enjoy my fragrance as much as I enjoyed creating it for you!” – Demi Rawling
COMME des GARÇONS and KAWS are pleased to present the artist’s first scent, MIRROR. Inspired by KAWS’s multi-faceted practice, MIRROR brings a complex blend of optimistic fragrant notes together in collaboration to create a musky floral scent. The bottle design is a nod to the artist’s iconic COMPANION character who materializes across a variety of medium, from fine art to consumer products, leveling the hierarchies between “high” and “low”.
ZERO is a radical expression of simplicity. A reset. The origin of a new perspective: the antithesis of excess.
An exploration of freedom found within purposeful parameters. Carbon neutrality embraced as a formative concept; the foundational motif of a fragrance. Every element shaped by reduction. The clarity of restraint
Fewer ingredients: a shorter formula, meticulously assembled. At once in line with the Comme des Garçons fragrance philosophy and the preservation of resources.
Rich, natural cedarwood – hand-harvested and extracted using hydroelectric power – enlivened by a fresh breeze of Bergamot. The raw seduction of musk and equitably-sourced Haitian vetiver patchworked against illusory beauty: an overdose of synthetic rose, a varnish accord.
A subversive harmony of dichotomies. An untraceable wood.
At the cutting edge of creativity, Verano is a seductive and profound scent of leather, wood and tobacco leaf with a good measure of grapefruit and a dash of cashmeran for added bravado and sensual creamy dry down. Presented in a stunning azure bottle, Verano takes centre stage as it captures the essence of Latin America.
HEAD Grapefruit, Bergamot, Air note, Orange Absolute, Juniper, Clary Sage, Cardamom
HEART Magnolia, Rose, Violet, Tea Notes
SOUL Cashmeran, Tobacco Leaf, Iso E Super, Suede, Sandalwood, Moss, Tonka, Ambergris
Henri Frapin likes to relax on these springtime Sundays in the garden opposite the property, built in 1702 and located above the production site. He contemplates this region made up of woodland, rivers and pastures where he was born and which is in his blood. He considers the manna provided by this nectar that the family has produced since 1889. His favourite time is when his son joins him at around 11am when the sun’s rays warm up this headland of forest above Segonzac.
Evernia by Ormonde Jayne is a modern take on a classic and is in keeping with our gender-free philosophy. The overall impression is of soft interlacing flowers; lily, freesia, orris and violet, fanned with the unmistakable aroma and tenacity of oakmoss. Moroccan rose adds sweetness and cardamom an intense wave of spice.
Cashmeran, sandalwood and musk give Evernia its underlying softness and sensuality. Wear Evernia on any occasion when you want to feel at your alluring best.
HEAD
Cassis Absolute, Sicilian Bergamot, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Coriander Seed
HEART
Orris Butter, Lily Of The Valley, Freesia, Jasmine, Violet and Moroccan Rose Absolute
SOUL
Oakmoss, Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Musk, Opoponax and Iso-E-Super
INTOXICATING PECHE DE VIGNE AND SICILIAN BLOOD ORANGE OIL RELEASE THE SLICK SWEETNESS OF BITTER PEACH AT ITS LUSCIOUS PEAK. A SENSUAL HEART IS REVEALED THROUGH RUM-INFUSED DAVANA OIL, WHILE A SURGE OF PATCHOULI LURES SENSES TO THE FURTHEST REACHES OF INNER SENSUALITY AND ABANDON.
