Insieme

Insieme arrives as a proposition rather than a declaration—a fragrance that whispers of comfort rather than conquest. Fabrice Pellegrin has crafted something deliberately soft-edged, where vanilla and Persian almond conspire to create an opening that feels almost edible, the almond bringing a subtle nuttiness that prevents the vanilla from becoming saccharine. This is gourmand done with restraint, which is precisely what makes it compelling.

What distinguishes Insieme from the legion of vanilla-amber fragrances cluttering department stores is the peculiar marriage of its florals and woody base. The orchid in the heart doesn't assert itself with typical floral drama; instead, it hovers beneath the amber like a whispered secret, while Indonesian patchouli—earthier and less refined than its African cousin—grounds the sweetness with a touch of soil and smoke. There's an almost unsettling powder here too, a 76% accord that lends an ineffable vintage quality, as though you're smelling something that's been tucked in a drawer for decades.