Coumarin®

Call it the primal scream of perfumery. Coumarin was the very first molecule that allowed perfumers to cut loose from the past and venture into modern abstraction. First used in the groundbreaking 1882 Fougère Royale, this synthetic marvel ignited a new era of artistic expression. Named after kumarù, the word for the tonka bean tree in Tupi, an Amazonian language, coumarin is not only the primal source of modern perfumery, it is still a primary material in the fragrance industry.

THE SCENT: Primal Modernity

To rebirth coumarin and bring it back to its original modernity in psy_cou, perfumer Frank Voelkl had to cure it from its compulsive desire for sugar in order to let its deepest psyche break free. Rather than focusing on its almondy aroma, he drew on the molecule’s true nature: the scent given off by fresh-mown hay. Cool, sparkling juniper berries and cardamom and creamy Palo Santo wood – used as incense in sacred Ecuadorian rituals – shed a ray of light on the bucolic bale. Then flamboyant saffron sets it ablaze, releasing burnt notes of coffee, incense and oud, unleashing psy_cou’s darkest instincts. Like souls, perfumes are made of shadows and light.

Notes: Coumarin, cardamom, juniper berries, coffee, incense, saffron, oud, palo santo

No.88 announces itself with woody top notes of reviving bergamot, the richness and warmth of geranium, rose otto and exotic frangipani, combined with dry base notes of vetiver and sandalwood. A modern, timeless scent of sophisticated sensuality, perfect for that special occasion.

No.88 is a complex combination of the highest and purest quality aromatic essential oils, with deep and lasting undertones. Presented in a 3.4 fl oz satin finish, black opal glass bottle, inspired by 19th century apothecaries, and embellished in a uniquely designed, striking black and white box. Enjoyed by both men and women.

• Top notes: Bergamot
• Middle notes: Rose Otto, geranium, cassie, frangipani
• Base notes: Vetiver, sandalwood

A dreamscape of reddish dunes. At nightfall, the Wahiba Sands of Oman cast a unique glow onto the sky above. The sun has swooned and the moon takes the form of a crescent in homage to the khanjar, the emblem of the sultanate. It shines just as bright as this small sword, slipped into the leather belt of men who wear the traditional costume.

The heavenly canopy lights up the path to Wadi Shab, a lush paradise, bursting forth like patchouli. A majestic Orient meets the eyes. Oriental Leather bears its secrets and whispers them to Orion, whose constellation hangs in the night like a charm on a belt. Amber and leather notes reveal themselves in full daylight, when the world stirs back into motion in the Mutrah souq, amidst wafting scents of lavender, cinnamon and benzoin.

• Top Notes: Coriander seed oil, pimentos lavender oil
• Middle Notes: Leather accord Anise Seed oil, Geranium Leaf
• Base Notes: Cinnamon, benzoin, patchouli, vanilla 
• Olfactive Group: Leather
• Perfumer: Alienor Massenet
• Created: 2019

Headed off on holiday? Don’t forget to pack this high-performance, lightweight oil. Made from a cold-pressed blend of rare Amazonian ingredients, it provides a rich, potent source of vitamins, omegas, antioxidants and essential fatty acids to help hydrate, heal, and revitalize sunburnt skin.

With its super essential fatty acids and nourishing lipids, Kaya Oil helps improve skin texture, elasticity and hydration. Cacay Oil contains omegas 3, 6, 9, and Vitamins A & E, which smooth skin and help reduce the look of fine lines. Hydrating Tucuma Butter, Brazil Nut and Patua Seeds help restore elasticity and firmness, and Breu Branco, an aromatic natural resin, has a calming effect on the skin and mind.

menta y menta, the fifteenth perfume of Miller and Bertaux, inaugurates a new series of eau de parfum with simple writing. Aromatic infusion? Aromatic tea? Aromatic Cologne? The three names are suitable.

menta y menta is defined by a minimal and unique evocation: a bouquet of mint:

Moroccan mint, peppermint, mint tea. The name of the perfume menta y menta is repeated like a captivating mantra reminiscent of the movements of the dervishes turning to infinity. menta y menta is definitively a mixted fragrance. 

Notes: Moroccan mint, tea leaves, citrus, jasmine and roasted coffee

Landscapes of rice fields, lagoons and pink flamingos. The delicacy of a "milk of rice" flowery and powdered.

Through his olfactory itinerary, perfumer Alberto Morillas embarks on a journey of discovery, revealing the Camargue in all its glory – Aigues Mortes, Arles and Saintes Maries de la Mer.

Discover Le Chant de Camargue, an olfactory tribute to the Camargue – a region of character with authentic landscapes.

• Top Notes: Bergamot
• Middle Notes: Camargue rice
• Base Notes: Sandalwood milk
• Perfumer: Alberto Morillas
• Created: 2019