Here Comes the Light

A fragrance that refers to the sunrise over Geneva, dawn in line with the famous Jet d'Eau. Dominant Notes: Oud, Saffron, Leather, Juniper Berries Secondary Notes: Pink Pepper, Jasmine Absolute, Cardamom, Vetiver Subtle Notes: Raspberry, Geranium, Lily of the Valley, Patchouli None-existent Notes: Tonka A radiant fragrance, an explosion of warm Saffron, punctuated by Pink Pepper, Cardamom, and Juniper Berries, inspired by the mineral shores of Geneva. The Jet d'Eau and the old stones. A profound opulence that, at the beginning of our relationship, I didn't appreciate. It's a monolith. The pulsating echo of the Alpine peaks, the old St. Pierre's Cathedral, the earthy jasmine growing between the city, mountains, and hills of the landscape. This is not pure, clean white jasmine absolute, but rather its bitter, vegetal stems. And then there's the minerality of Lake Léman, the gunpowder of the Old Arsenal's cannons. Rose, geranium, and raspberry are barely perceptible, contributing only a controlled, green, metallic acidity that complements the saffron. There's little contrast in the raw power of "Here Comes The Light" which makes it an intimidating and barbaric fragrance. Opulence, elegance, and brutality. It doesn't evoke flowery meadows after the snowmelt, but rather the alchemists' cellars of the last century, their leather workshops, and the golden dust of Paracelsus's cabinet of curiosities. A crescendo of dark oud, majestic patchouli, and refined vetiver, with an addictive velvety texture. A woody/leathery signature scent for those seeking understated sophistication, lovers of oriental compositions. Its sillage is suffocating, its longevity lasts a week... A nightmare if you have any aversion to oud or saffron. An abundant and exuberant treasure for others... and for me. 👍