Lorenzo Villoresi
Lorenzo Villoresi
144 votes
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Rose and osmanthus arrive with slight astringency, the exotic blossoms lending an almost herbal greenness to what might otherwise be straightforward florality. Rosewood catches immediately, introducing a cool, woody counterpoint that prevents any cloying sweetness.
The amber and labdanum emerge around the ninety-minute mark, suffusing the floral accord with a honeyed, resinous warmth. Tuberose and ylang ylang develop a spiced, almost fermented quality—less tropical indulgence, more precious incense—whilst powdery notes begin their gentle ascent, softening everything into a muted, velvet-like silhouette.
What remains is delicate but persistent: sandalwood and benzoin create a barely-there warmth, the musk functioning as an invisible anchor. Patchouli adds a whisper of earthiness without weight, leaving behind the ghost of florals and the faint impression of aged paper and soft leather.
Alamut is a fragrance that arrives as a whispered invitation rather than a declaration—a composition designed for those who favour restraint over projection. The opening volley of rose and exotic florals suggests a classical floral structure, yet the presence of rosewood and osmanthus introduces an almost metallic, slightly green undercurrent that prevents this from becoming merely pretty. There's an architectural quality here, a deliberate scaffolding beneath the blooms.
What captivates is the heart's amber-labdanum accord, which transforms the floral bouquet into something decidedly warmer and more tactile. The ylang ylang doesn't read tropical or creamy; instead, it leans towards the anise-tinged, slightly fermented quality that appears alongside tuberose and orange blossom. There's an almost Renaissance perfumery sensibility at work—flowers rendered in amber resin, suspended in time. This is the scent of velvet bound books and faded botanical illustrations.
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