The power of elegance in dual personality fragrances.
Gemini is a constellation in the zodiac commonly represented by the Roman numeral II, symbolizing duality and the twin figures. It is an air sign protected by Mercury. One of the most significant myths associated with Gemini is that of Castor and Pollux, known as the Dioscuri, meaning “sons of Zeus.” This myth highlights themes of duality and duplicity, the relationship between opposites. In this sign, the importance of relationships with others is emphasized as a mirror of ourselves and a point of comparison.
The essence of zodiacal Gemini lies in the symbol of the double, the united-disunited, the awareness in the sign of intelligence, where the ultimate goal is unification, transcending dualism: in the end, the two must become one. Gemini is characterized by a dual personality, that sometimes become even triple or multiple, as the creative power animates these people, who can naturally adapt to any situation and environment. This adaptability is not due to flexibility or compromise but rather because they are firmly rooted in their centrality and concrete principles.
Gemini by Tiziana Terenzi opens with an enveloping and elegant floral bouquet of Bulgarian rose and lavender, contrasted by the strength of Iranian saffron and clary sage. This sparkling head sits atop an intense and powerful heart, the true soul of the fragrance, where pungent and spicy notes emerge, contrasting in an innovative stylistic duality: Muscat nutmeg from Granada and Omani incense blend with complexity and depth, while Mexican marigold lends a captivating sweetness to the heart of the creation, leaving the power of the most seductive and sensual elegance to the strength of Indian sambac jasmine, delicately blended with precious Indian cypriol.
Idôle de Parfums Lubin combines Makassar ebony with the sweet of Bourbon rum, like a woody liqueur rich in scorching spices. Its spices from Zanzibar warm up a refined leather note. Around this idol, the mute and hieratic figure of Nubian divinity, bark is being burnt and resins grilled. Painted bodies get carried away dancing. Top notes include rum absolute, saffron, black cumin, and bitter orange peel.
B683 by Marc-Antoine Barrois draws on the timeless and charismatic elegance of its mentors, revealing its most beautiful memories and its world of contemporary design. The perfume opens with spicy notes of black pepper, saffron, chili, and nutmeg. The heart features violet leaves, moss, cistus absolute, and leather accord. These notes rest on a base of sandalwood, patchouli, ambroxan, and oak moss. B683 is an invitation to explore, traveling to its planet where unique bespoke collection pieces, jewelry, and accessories meet a brilliant symbiosis of poetry and dreams with arts and crafts. Combining refined woody essences, sensual spicy notes, and leather scents, avant-garde perfumer Quentin Bisch signs a sober fragrance modeled on the designer’s fantasy universe.
Speed Legends by Ex-Nihilo Paris transcends time and space, capturing the essence of an eternal quest for speed. Perfumer Jordi Fernandez has crafted a fresh and aromatic masterpiece like a symphony through pulsating top notes of bergamot and pink pepper, mirroring the exhilarating rush of wind against the face. In the heart, the burst of black currant propels into a robust woody trail and darker tones of vetiver, tonka bean, and amber, capturing a moment of pure adrenaline.
Purple Mantra, eau de parfum by Room 1015 is a hypnotic, almost psychedelic fragrance inspired by the Beatles’ spiritual journey in India. With notes of lavender, freesia, pink berries, iris, and sage on a base of incense and musks, Purple Mantra is an olfactory experience designed to induce a sense of inner calm and amplify the voice of intuition.
Domenico Moramarco
