A grand perfume that wraps around you like a cashmere veil… A perfume like no other, in many ways timeless and hard to describe with words. No.12 perfectly embodies the DNA of Puredistance: timelessly beautiful, elegant and very distinctive in character.
Jan Ewoud nicknamed No.12: ‘Beauty in Blue’. Dressed up in a rich tone of blue, he found it the perfect perfume to complete the MAGNIFICENT XII COLLECTION. No.12 is complex, rich, hard to define, full of character, long lasting in every way and aristocratic without arrogance or pretension.
This is a delightful incense floral with a warm resinous base.
The frankincense and amber create a beautiful warm temple / church vibe, unfurling into a rich floral heart of Indian tuberose and rose.
Absinthe and elemi and pink pepper add hedonistic make a slightly medicinal top note balanced with a spicy, woody and slightly sweet base.
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Inspired by Vesta, the Roman goddess of purity, home and hearth. Her purity of heart and promise of fertility were symbolised in the eternal flames burning in her temples.
Like its inspiration this fragrance has an eternal elegance, appeal and a lightness of touch.
This spicy oud has an intense and slightly earthy woody heart, it is illuminated with incense and amber and the cistus, vanilla tonka and grey amber give it a warm, resinous and balsamic base.
Like the King of Gods, this scent is an unapologetic statement demanding attention.
INSPIRATION
Jupiter, the King of the Gods was revered and feared in equal measures. Highly temperamental, he ruled the heavens armed with the mighty thunderbolt, said to be the most powerful weapon among the gods. He rescued his siblings from death, led the victorious battle of Titans and overthrew his father for the throne.
Like Jupiter, well known for amorous pursuits, this scent is powerful, vigorous and seductive.
This dynamic perfume is bold and contradictory with spices and citrus, balanced with florals at the heart, with an animal earthy base.
A seductive fruity floral, introduced by a spicy citrus, moves swiftly into a clean floral heart of rose and lily of the valley, before grounding into a dark and bold woody musky base.
It is both intriguing and provocative dark floriental is a classic niche fragrance.
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The Goddess of fortune, prosperity and divine blessings. Representing fate, a sometimes fickle friend, Fortuna was both revered for the abundance and success she promised to divine, and feared for the ill-fate she could deliver. Her influence weaves its way through history, literature, poetry, art, opera and astrology.
A dynamic perfume as mercurial as Fortuna herself.
This daring and sultry smoky cedar demands attention. The bright citrussy entrance, pivots quickly to reveal a darker side: a spicy smoky cedar and incense heart shadowed by a deeply seductive base.
This is an irresistibly challenging scent, guaranteed to turn heads and break hearts.
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Perfumare is Latin meaning “to smoke through”, the origin of the word perfume. The ancient art of perfumery was revered and refined by the Romans and Capua was the heart of the perfume industry.
Seductive and spicy, this smoky wood scent uses rare and exotic ingredients gathered across the Silk Road from west to east.
This aromatic, oceanic fouger is opulent, complex, harmonious and surprising.
The luxurious saltiness of caviar blends perfectly with the sage, rosemary and lavender to create an aromatic heart resting on a woody earthy base with oakmoss and patchouli. Oceanic lavender fit for an emperor.
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With great flourish and a fanfare of flutes, drums and trumpets, Emperor Severus served caviar to the most revered guests in garlands of roses.
And he wasn’t alone. Emperor Nero was famous for his hedonism, he was a true epicurean and a connoisseur with a great appetite and extravagant tastes including caviar a timeless luxury.
Jasmine at night, when the sun gives in and the air finally becomes gentle and cool. A clean, sparkling jasmine, tempered by the soft winds and the air of the ocean. Enhanced by vetiver and patchouli. Intense and sensual.
How gorgeous is this?
The travel case is a gorgeous piece, almost like jewelry… slide in your favorite scent (10ml spray), and take it with you anywhere you go…
Jasmine at night, when the sun gives in and the air finally becomes gentle and cool. A clean, sparkling jasmine, tempered by the soft winds and the air of the ocean. Enhanced by vetiver and patchouli. Intense and sensual.
Perfect Pairing: you can personalize your scent by layering it with one of our boosters. Try adding Eau du Jour for a touch of freshness and luminosity or Eau de la Nuit for a touch of warmth and mystery. Our boosters are conveniently available as Eau de Parfum or as Body Lotion.
February, and suddenly winter gives way to the first sign of summer… A thousand tiny yellow clouds of joy grow on trees, and fill the sky with the promise of balmy, longer, softer days… Mimosa is in the air. And the vetiver accentuates its tender sensuality.
February, and suddenly winter gives way to the first sign of summer… A thousand tiny yellow clouds of joy grow on trees, and fill the sky with the promise of balmy, longer, softer days… Mimosa is in the air. And the vetiver accentuates its tender sensuality.
How gorgeous is this?
The travel case is a gorgeous piece, almost like jewelry… slide in your favorite scent (10ml spray), and take it with you anywhere you go…
Night falls; with it, rises the yearning for an embrace, for whispers and caresses… Skin against skin. The desire is fueled by the sensual heat wave coming from the Mediterranean forest, we call Garrigue, sprawling outside the house, charged with the noble and hypnotic scents of the cyst labdanum, Alep trees, patchouli, aromatic plants, golden resins and deep amber.
How gorgeous is this?
The travel case is a gorgeous piece, almost like jewelry… slide in your favorite scent (10ml spray), and take it with you anywhere you go…
Night falls; with it, rises the yearning for an embrace, for whispers and caresses… Skin against skin. The desire is fueled by the sensual heat wave coming from the Mediterranean forest we call Garrigue, sprawling outside the house, charged with the noble and hypnotic scents of the cyst labdanum, Alep trees, patchouli, aromatic plants, golden resins and deep amber.
Perfect Pairing: you can personalize your scent by layering it with one of our boosters. Try adding Eau du Jour for a touch of freshness and luminosity or Eau de la Nuit for a touch of warmth and mystery. Our boosters are conveniently available as Eau de Parfum or as Body Lotion.
SOLEIL BRULANT CAPTURES THE HIGH-SHINE BRILLIANCE OF THE GOLDEN SUN BEAMING ON A PRIVATE OASIS. THE SUNKISSED FRESHNESS OF MANDARIN AND BERGAMOT MINGLES WITH SPICY PINK PEPPERCORN, GIVING WAY TO AN ORNATE AND REGAL FLORAL HEART WHILE ORANGE FLOWER ABSOLUTE AND A NOTE OF RADIANT BLACK HONEY RELEASE A SEDUCTIVE VAPOR. THE BACKGROUND BRINGS THE BURNISHED WARMTH OF DECADENT AMBER EMBELLISHED WITH RESINS AND WOODS. AN AIR OF VETIVER AND LEATHER STOKES THE SMOKINESS OF EXTRAVAGANT INCENSE.
DARK AND ENLIGHTENED AT THE SAME TIME, THIS STUNNING PERFUME PLAYS WITH CONTRASTS LIKE NO OTHER: A FRAGRANT CHIAROSCURO, BOTH ENIGMATIC AND ELEGANT, GLISTENING AND SOMBER AT THE SAME TIME, LIKE A HIDE OF THE SHINIEST BLACK LEATHER.
