Pitti Fragranze 2015 Part 2 + New Perfume Discoveries Perfect for Fall Draw

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Pitti Fragranze Entrance -Megan

In my Pitti Fragranze Roundup  Part 1, I reported on what was new and noteworthy with more established  niche and artistic perfume houses. The thrill of attending these exhibitions is discovering new collections. There were so many brands and stalls at Pitti Fragranze that I knew it would be impossible to get around to them all. So it was  the packaging, the person, or something intangible that lured me in to smell their wares.

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Angela Ciampagna

I was immediately attracted to a new collection, Angela Ciampagna, an Italian artisanal brand. Their bottles with a circle attached to the cap stood out and immediately grabbed my attention. Angela revealed that the circle signifies the rose window of the cathedral of Atri, her home town. You can really feel the love that goes into this brand.

Angela Ciampagna

Megan with Angela Ciampagna

Talking with Angela I had the feeling that these perfumes were like children to her, very special and close to her heart. The range is crafted in small batches and the overall feel to the brand is Mediterranean with a twist. There are seven perfumes in the collection and three were standout for me. Liquo is lovely liquorice bundled in hay. Aer is a vetiver infused grassy aromatic perfume that intrigued me and Hatria is a rose oud and caramel combination. Know that Hatria is more than a cut above other fragrances with a similar note list.

box and sprayer nomenclature perfume

Nomenclature is the new perfume brand founded by Karl Bradl from Aedes de Venustas and Carlos Quintero, working with perfumers Firmenich perfumer Frank Voelkl and Patricia Choux that  highlights   synthetic molecules.   As reported, there are four fragrances in the range – iri_del, adr_ett, orb_ital and efflor_esce.  Frank Voelkl uses  Paradisone®  to create a  fruity tropical vibe in efflor_esce   a  sexy and magnetic  take on tuberose.  Par iri_del  by Patricaian Choux  features a stunning  iris aldehyde. It’s sleek, contemporary and will appeal to those who love  their iris perfumes  as cool as the sound of  silver Louboutins on wood floors.  The bottles look like chemistry class beaker and are  incredible in person,  almost holographic and 22nd century in feel.

Chai from Baruti Baruti Display

Chai from Baruti

Baruti is a Dutch perfume house founded by Spyros Drosopoulos (who also is behind Magnetic Scent). The kaleidoscopic designs on his stand caught my eye. The perfumes are influenced by the dreams of Drosopoulos and after sniffing his perfumes my hands down favourite was Chai. I like perfumes inspired by drinks – coffee, tea and booze. And this one was one of my favourites – rich, warm, dense and spicy, it conjured up Indian chai although the other perfumes in the line are also worthy of attention. One was cheekily entitled No Oud (smells like oud but contains no oud). I love truth in advertising.

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Megan with Marina Sersale Co Creator of Eau d’Italie and ALTAIA (A Long Time Ago In Argentina)

ALTAIA has a great back story. The founders of Eau d’Italie, the husband and wife team of Marina Sersale and Sebastian Alvarez Murena have launched a new brand with the acronym for A Long Time Ago In Argentina. They found through unearthing their family history in Argentina that their illustrious ancestors were involved in business together in generations past.  In fact Marina revealed that Sebastian’s descendant was the first president of Argentina and her ancestor built the first railway.

New-YuSon

Yu Sōn

This gave them a starting point for their new fragrance line. There are three perfumes – Don’t Cry For Me, By Any Other Name and Yu Sōn. Of the three I enjoyed Yu Sōn the best. Marina said this scent was inspired by her and Sebastian’s love story. It’s a lovely fresh fragrance centred on orange but also has a little spice and green tea.

New-ArteProfumi

Michele Iannone, his wife Monica

Arte Profumi, an Italian perfume house based in Rome was launched in 2013 by owner Michele Iannone, his wife Monica and sister  Mariagrazia.  The range covers classic perfume themes (amber, vanilla, sandalwood …) delivered with flair, passion and power. Michele took me through the range and was patient as I wanted to smell each and every one. Ecclesiae, a church incense and Harem Soirée a fantastic loved up ambergris and rose were my picks.

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Art Profumi Tribal perfume

Their new release at Pitti was entitled Tribal, and oak moss, tonka and patchouli are central in its construction. It has a gentler tone than other fragrances in the line but it’s another lovely addition to the range and worth seeking out.

Giuseppe Imprezzabile

Giuseppe Imprezzabile of Meo Fuscuini

Meo Fuscuini is an Italian perfume house created by Giuseppe Imprezzabile. The mood of the brand is dark and Giuseppe was swathed in black.  While I hadn’t heard of the house previously it launched its first perfume in 2010.  At Pitti I enjoyed Odor 93, the newest release. It was a perfume with a strong personality featuring tobacco, tuberose, incense and tobacco. I admit I’m going from memory as I didn’t pick up a sample but it was my favourite from the collection.

New-Unum

Although we have already written about the incredible incense LAVS from UNUM,  which we discovered at Esxence, it was at Pitti that I had the time to really delve into the three perfumes in the collection.  I really fell for Opus 1144 and its gorgeous blend of vanilla, sandalwood and citrus. If you like Shalimar but can imagine a silkier version then you will no doubt like Opus 1144. There is consistency across Filippo Sorcinelli’s range that is clearly apparent. These are all high quality, well crafted scents. Special mention must be made of the display at UNUM. There was a mystical feel with mist surrounding branches on the display and was a real talking point.

I think some of these brands will be on your wrist very soon

Megan Paki, Editor and Editor Megan In Sainte Maxime

 

We have a mystery swag bag of Pitti Fragranze samples for a reader in the EU, USA or Canada. To be eligible you must be registered and leave a comment with which new discoveries appeals to you and where you live. Draw closes  September 20, 2015

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41 comments

  • madeleine gallay says:

    I think it’s wonderful in this strange time between celeb endorsements, large corporations, fashion designers, sports stars, etc, that soulful, passionate people come to the world of hand-crafted, hand-touched fragrances of individuality, stories and experiment joyfully.

    Of course I would love this, here in the USA … I do especially love the simplicity (elegance) of Angela Ciampagna’s bottles.

  • I love the notes mentioned in Arte Profumi’s Ecclesiae, as I love iconic art and the visceral memory of the incense and resins of the Catholic churches of my youth. Also of great interest to me is the Angela Ciampagna scent Hatria, because rose and caramel are too wonderful to pass up. US resident — thanks for the wonderful reviews!

  • Because I’m a big fan of the Eau d’Italie line, this new ALTAIA house has got my attention. I wonder what Marina and Sebastian will serve up. US 🙂

  • I adore the spices used in chai, so Chai from Baruti has to be on my list, also Angela Cimpagna Liquo because I love licorice perfumes and can’t resist a hay note when I find it, plus the bottles are so cool! Thanks so much for your reviews Megan, and for sharing your Pitti experience overall. Wonderful draw, thanks for that too! I’m in the US.

  • What a great opportunity!

    I cannot lie — Baruti Chai is definitely for me! And Nomenclature’s iri_del sounds amazing, especially since I have been really into iris fragrances lately. It’s been an unseasonably warm September, and Serge Lutens’ Iris Silver Mist has been my go-to choice for weeks now!

    I already have 10ml of Opus 1144, and it is very well done, even though it is ultimately not for me.

    I am in the US.

  • Chai sounds great but I’ve really been looking forward to trying the other Unum scents. I adore LAVS and want to try them all! I’m in the U.S. Thanks!

  • I was going to write EXACTLY what MkasMinion wrote above! Ha! I have been wearing LAVS for the last few days and haven’t tried the other Unum scents, either. I’d also like to try the Baruti Chai and No Oud (though I do love real oud)! I’d love to sample a lot of new fragrances. Ooh, Pitti must’ve been fun; thanks for sharing with us. In the US.

  • Since I am really interested in chemistry Nomenclature really appeals to me. efflor_esce especially since I love a sexy Tuberose. Great report. Thank you I live in France

  • I’m especially interested in Angela Ciampagna’s Aer and Nomenclature’s iri_del. Thank goodness for reporters like Megan who can keep their heads — I’m afraid I’d have gone into sensory meltdown at something like Pitti! I’m in the US; thanks.

  • I would love to try the scents from ALTAIA–they sound lovely. Also, Angela Ciampagna’s fragrances which are “Mediterranean with a twist” are appealing.
    I am in the US, and I am happy for you that you are having such a wonderful time!

  • Opus 1144 sounds the most intriguing. I love vanilla, but not boring “cupcake” vanilla. I live in WA state and have a lot of weather that requires ‘cozy’ fragrances. Thanks!!

  • Lillian Holloway says:

    Nomenclature’s iris , Tribal, and Odor 93 all sound like something that I need to try. I have a small amount of the Unum Opus 1144 and man is it beautiful. I live in the US.

  • I’ve had my eye on Baruti Chai, so I am happy to see it on the list. Nomenclautre’s Iris is very intriguing as well.
    Sounds like a great time! I live in the U.S.

  • I love this kind of short reports for discovering new brands and perfumes!!

    I heard that Arte Profumi proposes great fragrances and I’m very curious about the last Fusciuni, Naomi Goodsir, P. Guillaume and O. Durbano perfumes + UNUM house.

    I’m in the EU (France).

  • Angela Ciampagna’s perfumes appeal to me – notes, appearance, and how she sees them as her ‘children’! Brilliant!
    I live in the UK. Thanks

  • In_del from Nomenclature sounds great (love iris) and that bottle is gorgeous! Another that sounds very appealing is Baruti’s Chai. Rich, warm and spicy is perfect for the colder months coming up, and again the bottle is gorgeous. Wish I could go to Pitti. I live in the US.

  • I very like this review. These perfumes are all sounds wonderful. I think Chai from Baruti would appeals to me the most. I’m a registered reader. I live in Europe. Thanks for the draw!

  • I love the review and the pictures!

    I would really like to smell Art Profumi Tribal perfume, Chai from Baruti and Yu Sōn.

    I am a registered reader from the EU.

    Thank you very much! Wish you all the best!

  • Great reviews! I’m not sure how you managed to put together coherent thoughts on so many scents (especially in a room filled with even more!) – I’m in awe! There are several that caught my attention but I think I’d be most interested in Nomenclature’s iri_del (I love a good iris!) and Angela Ciampagna’s Liquo. Chai from Baruti also sounds delicious.

    I’m in the US – thanks for the draw and a little peek into the goings on at Pitti Fragranze!

  • I’m interested in this Nomenclature brand and it’s highlighing of synthetic molecules. Would like to try their Par iri_del. U.S.A.

  • BostonScentGuy says:

    Thanks for the draw! I think Tribal sounds intriguing! Oak Moss, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean are such ubiquitous base notes, but I am in love with each of them individually and am always curious how they smell in interaction with one another. The spicy-chai of Baruti sounds great too! I’m in the US.

  • It is quite an interesting read. I have tried 2 from UNUM including LAVS which is one of the best incense scents. I also have Baruti Chai which has the feeling of a natural perfume though i am sure it has synthetic molecules..it is quite dense and spicy. It is good to know the founder of Aedes de Venutas are getting creative and I must admit I like the chemistry flash shape of their line. the back stories of ALTAIA is quite interesting and one perfume name has been clearly inspired by that song or something like that “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina”. thanks a lot for the draw. Would love to try different perfume samples you collected at Pitti. I am in the US

  • Baruti is the one that caught my attention the most. I love the sound of it!It sounds very warm and cozy and a perfect night out scent on a cold night. I’m in Canada and thank you so much for the draw!

  • The orange, spice and green tea of Yu Sōn sound delicious. ALTAIA fragrances prove scent is a powerful symbol of connection through time and memory.

    I am in the US. Thank you for the fragrant tour and for the exciting draw.

  • A very informative review and the pictures are very artistic, but what truly caught my attention is Chai from Baruti which I would love to experience.
    I am a registered reader living in EU. Thank you for the review and draw as well.

  • Ecclesiae….Yu Son….Liquo…..and that Nomenclature bottle, WOW! I’m awash in desire for these! I live in the USA….

  • Thanks for the selection, Megan! I think that iri_del by Nomenclature and Baurti’s Chai would suit me perfectly!
    I am a registered reader from Bulgaria (EU). Thanks for the chance , since I am not able to travel for these exhibitions, but I read all about them over the last years!

  • A ton of great fragrances to choose from! I like the sounds of No Oud. The name alone has me interested haha. Thanks for the draw and I’m in Canada.

  • Nomenclature immediately caught my eye, all four scents. As did Baruti (I love chai tea, so I can imagine smelling like it all day feeling delicious). I would love to smell the Meo Fuscuini Odor 93, it just speaks to me of fall. Really any of the scents sound appealing, I think one day I will have to go to one of these fragrance roundups! I am a registered reader living in Canada.

  • I’m most excited by Nomenclature: I’m a big synthetics booster and it doesn’t hurt that that bottle is to die for.
    U.S.

  • Wow. They all sound so amazing but I have to say that Par Iri_Del and Harem Soiree were the ones I would choose! I live in the USA.

  • The richness of Baruti is the one I like the most. It sounds very comforting and good for the cold weather. Thank you for the draw

    Canada

  • I love surprise bags. I’m most curious about the Nomenclature and Baruti perfumes. I’m a registered reader in the EU. Thanks for the draw.

  • I am most interested in Altaia, partially because I like their other perfume line. USA. Thanks for the draw

  • Nomenclature has captured my full attention, it sounds wonderful and the bottle is very cool too. From trying the Baruti line I can say they are quite well done and definitely beautifully packaged also. I am in the US. Thank you