For its 10th anniversary, DOM ROSA unveils a new limited-edition Millésimé version of its iconic fragrance, boasting a higher concentration and distinct celebration packaging.

Notes: Bubbling champagne accord, grapefruit, pear, Damask rose, clove, incense, vetiver, gaiac wood and cedarwood

A first in the perfumed world of Astier de Villatte and in the world of perfumes in general: The three historic scents, Le Dieu Bleu, Artaban and Les Nuits, are sold in a precious gold box bound by a wraparound band to a book of the same dimensions, which contains the story of their incredible journey since 4000 BC.

The book, lead-printed in the typographic workshops of the house, is bilingual and illustrated by artist Eva Jospin.  An unparalleled journey through the ages, captured in one luxurious set.

These perfumes are the result of a meeting between Ivan Pericoli and Benoît Astier de Villatte, the creators of Astier de Villatte, Dominique Ropion, perfumer, and Annick Le Guérer, perfume historian, anthropologist and researcher. All of them driven by the same passion: to restore the prestige of three mythical and magnificent fragrances — Le Dieu bleu (Egyptian kyphi), Artaban (the Roman “royal perfume”), Les Nuits (the perfume of George Sand) — by reconstituting as closely as possible the formulas of the time according to the regulations of today’s perfumery.

Star perfumer at IFF, Dominique Ropion pulled out all the stops in the reconstitution of these three formulas, a perilous exercise considering their richness and complexity. His close collaboration of more than twenty years with Annick Le Guérer was the starting point of the project. The historian provided him with precise documents for the first two perfumes, right down to recipes and the proportions of each ingredient, as well as dregs from the bottom of a travel phial of George Sand’s perfume, entrusted by one of her descendants, Christiane Sand. Ingredients which no longer complied with and are prohibited by current perfumery standards had to be adapted or replaced with substitutes. State-of-the-art technology and innovation made this artistic and technical challenge possible. 

These three fragrances were produced at the Atelier du Parfumeur in Grasse using 100% natural raw materials, essences and concretes, as well as new aromas. 

A musical voyage into the fascinating world of Kingston, legendary birthplace of Rastafarianism and Reggae. From the alleys of Trench Town, the astonishing district features walls adorned with magnificent colored frescoes and messages of peace, we stop at Tuff Gong Studios, a haven for Reggae stars. Everywhere in the Jamaican capital hovers an enchanting and delicious scent of woody, earthy vetiver with a touch of patchouli and fresh green grapefruit.

The best incense in the world is found on the island of Awaji, due to its favorable climate. For more than a thousand years it has been made here by the Koh-shis or Masters of Aromas, a tradition passed down from father to son. They alone perfectly master the four stages of production: the dosage of exclusively natural materials, precious woods, herbs, plants, vegetable resins, and perfume; the kneading of the dough, pressed and worked for a long time, then left to stand for two weeks to soak up the fragrance; the cutting of the dough, rolled into long, narrow ribbons, to the desired size; then drying in the west wind for three days before bundling the sticks.

A sophisticated, reticent and textured fougère that lingers on the skin. Pulses of French lavender and orris awaken the mind and body. A delicate wrapping of ambrette seed, musk and amber leaves a calming warmth and gentle embrace brings serenity to the soul. 

Noisette is a reflection of individuality and peaceful inquisition. A contrast of instincts, it appears soft but unwavering, subtle but strong, quiet but confident while brewing close to the skin in a place held only for those we allow into our precious human spirit.

• Top Notes: Magnolia flower, musk
• Middle Notes: Orris concrete, French lavender ambrette seet, lavandin absolute
• Base Notes: White amber
• Perfumer: Pascal Gaurin
  
  

Spicy | Aquatic| Mineral

Perfumer: Karine Vinchon-Spehner

• Top Notes: Ginger, Sichuan pepper, schinus molle, saffron.
• Heart Notes: Saffron, rose, jasmine Sambac, osmanthus.
• Base Notes: Cistus, sandalwood, akigalawood, ambergris, vanilla.

A sparkling and saturated spicy floral that pierces at a voluminous roundness that is evident on skin. It is a liquid that smells as though it’s been drenched with saffron and patchouli-edged petals, in a palette that veers out of fresh rose territory into a vintage, like blowing dust off a fine red wine. 

Its first inhalation captures a moment just after twilight on a languid late fall evening, when the swing of a door brings a waft from a bouquet that breaks up stagnant air. This rose is not a deep red or a pale pink but a pastel purple so pale it is almost gray. Its petal edges are just beginning to curl, tilting open, with a fullness that mimics the shape of a bulbous tea cup, filled with rich spice and hunks of rare wood. 

Its composition was inspired by the still life aesthetic of AEDES PERFUMERY, a place in New York City’s Lower East Side where abundant arrangements spill out of plump vases alongside feathered taxidermy and vintage fabrics. There is incense in the air and likely a blotter under your nose. The name comes from a rose varietal grown in France. While its smell is faint, its visual conjures a vintage look and feel that’s been translated into AMNESIA ROSE. 

Perfumer Luca Maffei spent years capturing the essence of the perfumery in a bottle, lending peppery and mysterious tones over time, and being sure to create something that worked on anyone’s skin. “This is an intense rose, whose personality never fades away and mostly, never goes unnoticed,” says Maffei. To create a sustained bloom with wooded spice, he contrasted Moroccan rose absolute and Bulgarian rose essence with cypriol oil, saffron and the succulent shrub bushman’s candle. A fizzy pink pepper can be smelled right away; but the initial sparkle of AMNESIA ROSE is soon replaced by a satin density that carries through to meet a dry, earthy cushion of labdanum, patchouli, and oud. 

AEDES DE VENUSTAS AMNESIA ROSE comes in a fluted glass bottle marked by peacock blue accents, a matte black insignia-stamped cap, and a sleek yet weighty design. As Bradl says, “It’s a rose for everyone.” 

Notes: Moroccan rose absolute, Bulgarian rose, bushman’s candle, saffron, cipryol, labdanum, pink pepper CO2, white incense, patchouli, benzoin, clearwood, oud.

Maître Tseng × Trudon Edition

Terre à Terre (Earth to Earth), created by Mylène Alran, is mossy, almost peaty. It is at one with the soil: it is dressed in woody notes reminiscent of the freshness of vetiver, cashmere wood and patchouli, as well as notes of undergrowth suggested by an accord between moss and mushroom. Deep and revealing notes of humus, Terre à Terre and its Chinese name directly refer to a rich and fertile land that can feed all living beings.

Maître Tseng × Trudon : The very begining

It all began with a tea enthusiasts’ dream. Julien Pruvost, Creative Director at Trudon wanted to meet legendary tea master Yu Hui Tseng. Three years ago in Paris, this meeting finally took place at Maison des Trois Thés:

"Master Tseng's presence, her precise handicraft, her beautiful tea utensils, the parchment-like gold of the walls of the teahouse covered with Chinese calligraphy, the warm shine of the room’s wooden furniture, the steam rising from the black clay kettle heated by a flame, the inspiring calm of the liquid as it wraps around precious leaves; everything stirred up deep emotions. I felt the privilege of being invited to become immersed in her universe, not just to drink her tea.

During this tasting, with all the tea prepared by Master Tseng, I felt powerfully transported into hidden inner worlds. The selection of teas, each with their own incredible flavor, acted as subtle media revealing new spiritual depths. Over the weeks, this experience left a lasting impression on me. I felt increasingly convinced that Trudon, with its age-old attachment to the values of refinement and excellence, would be able to create candles which, while they would not claim to reproduce teas’ aromas and flavors, would pay tribute to the richness and beauty of the tea universe lived and embodied by Master Tseng through the stories they tell with scents.”

“Her descriptions of teas are evidence of her tremendous skills, knowledge and memory. Yet, she only speaks of tea as a simple and immediate pleasure.” -Tran An Hung (Filmmaker & Director of The Scent of Green Papaya – Camera d’Or Cannes Film Festival 1993)

Maître Tseng × Trudon - The journey of water

L’Esprit de L’Eau (The Spirit of Water) is embodied by a mystical water with the fragrance of incense. Created by Benoist Lapouza, it combines a mineral accord, that of clear water gliding over mountain rocks, with woody notes of cedar and of cypress, as well as spicy notes of pepper and juniper berry. L’Esprit de L’Eau illustrates high perspective and purity, as its name in Chinese suggests: 宋書 or Book of Song (Dynasty) refers to the ascetic philosophy of that time, seeking from nature inspiration for a spiritual life in in solitude and elevation.

Maître Tseng × Trudon : The very begining

It all began with a tea enthusiasts’ dream. Julien Pruvost, Creative Director at Trudon wanted to meet legendary tea master Yu Hui Tseng. Three years ago in Paris, this meeting finally took place at Maison des Trois Thés:

"Master Tseng's presence, her precise handicraft, her beautiful tea utensils, the parchment-like gold of the walls of the teahouse covered with Chinese calligraphy, the warm shine of the room’s wooden furniture, the steam rising from the black clay kettle heated by a flame, the inspiring calm of the liquid as it wraps around precious leaves; everything stirred up deep emotions. I felt the privilege of being invited to become immersed in her universe, not just to drink her tea.

During this tasting, with all the tea prepared by Master Tseng, I felt powerfully transported into hidden inner worlds. The selection of teas, each with their own incredible flavor, acted as subtle media revealing new spiritual depths. Over the weeks, this experience left a lasting impression on me. I felt increasingly convinced that Trudon, with its age-old attachment to the values of refinement and excellence, would be able to create candles which, while they would not claim to reproduce teas’ aromas and flavors, would pay tribute to the richness and beauty of the tea universe lived and embodied by Master Tseng through the stories they tell with scents.”

“Her descriptions of teas are evidence of her tremendous skills, knowledge and memory. Yet, she only speaks of tea as a simple and immediate pleasure.” -Tran An Hung (Filmmaker & Director of The Scent of Green Papaya – Camera d’Or Cannes Film Festival 1993)

Part of the Decor Peccato Originale collection
Lina Cavalieri, Fornasetti’s muse, joins the snake to represent the motif of original sin, playing with the new shapes of the Fornasetti Profumi candles. The notes from the Frutto Proibito fragrance complete the seduction.

THE FRAGRANCE
Frutto Proibito - The Fornasetti fragrance Frutto Proibito combines citrusy Mediterranean top notes with the soft embrace of jasmine in a luxurious abandonment to enticing tuberose notes and sweet rosewood caresses.

NOTES
Top: anise, bergamot, blood orange, and Sicilian grapefruit
Middle: jasmine, Mexican tuberose, ylang ylang, and cyclamen
Base: vanilla, oak musk, Cuban cedar, and rosewood

All Fornasetti home fragrances have been designed exclusively for the new Fornasetti Profumi collection using eco-friendly ingredients for a non-polluting burning.

Burn time: 72hrs

Maître Tseng × Trudon Edition

Combining jasmine sambac and jasmine grandiflorum – both originating from the Himalayas – and with fresh notes of bergamot, the fragrance of Sous un Ciel de Pétales (Under a Sky of Petals), created by Vincent Ricord, alludes to a floral scene. Its fragrance is supported by base notes of guaiac wood and light touches of incense, which evoke this candle’s connection to the earth.

The origin of Sous un Ciel de Pétales’ Chinese name is closely linked to the Qing dynasty poem that Master Tseng has written on the front of Maison des Trois Thés in calligraphy: 桃花源. This refers to the myth of Shangri La, a heavenly valley where peach trees are in full bloom, protected from time and the outside world, the existence of which cannot be revealed if one hopes to ever return there. Those who walk through its gate, just like that of Maison des Trois Thés, have been warned.

Maître Tseng × Trudon : The very begining

It all began with a tea enthusiasts’ dream. Julien Pruvost, Creative Director at Trudon wanted to meet legendary tea master Yu Hui Tseng. Three years ago in Paris, this meeting finally took place at Maison des Trois Thés:

"Master Tseng's presence, her precise handicraft, her beautiful tea utensils, the parchment-like gold of the walls of the teahouse covered with Chinese calligraphy, the warm shine of the room’s wooden furniture, the steam rising from the black clay kettle heated by a flame, the inspiring calm of the liquid as it wraps around precious leaves; everything stirred up deep emotions. I felt the privilege of being invited to become immersed in her universe, not just to drink her tea.

During this tasting, with all the tea prepared by Master Tseng, I felt powerfully transported into hidden inner worlds. The selection of teas, each with their own incredible flavor, acted as subtle media revealing new spiritual depths. Over the weeks, this experience left a lasting impression on me. I felt increasingly convinced that Trudon, with its age-old attachment to the values of refinement and excellence, would be able to create candles which, while they would not claim to reproduce teas’ aromas and flavors, would pay tribute to the richness and beauty of the tea universe lived and embodied by Master Tseng through the stories they tell with scents.”

“Her descriptions of teas are evidence of her tremendous skills, knowledge and memory. Yet, she only speaks of tea as a simple and immediate pleasure.” -Tran An Hung (Filmmaker & Director of The Scent of Green Papaya – Camera d’Or Cannes Film Festival 1993)