Lorenzo Villoresi
Lorenzo Villoresi
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A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Patchouli strikes immediately with an almost aggressive earthiness, dry and slightly dusty, whilst lavender provides a crisp herbal foil that prevents any mushroom-like qualities from taking hold. The first minutes are remarkably clean despite the earthy character—bright, almost minty from the lavender-patchouli interaction.
The woody base begins its emergence as the top notes settle, revealing layers of cedarwood and vetiver that create a sophisticated, dry framework. Oakmoss creeps in, adding a vintage, almost tobacco-like dimension, whilst the benzoin softens the structure with a delicate resinous warmth that's felt rather than smelled directly.
The fragrance becomes almost spectral in its final hours, reducing to a pale woody-earthy residue dominated by sandalwood and musk. The patchouli persists as a ghostly shadow rather than a presence, creating an imperceptible second skin scent that's barely detectable beyond an arm's length.
Lorenzo Villoresi's Patchouli is a study in deliberate restraint, a fragrance that refuses to shout. From the opening moments, patchouli—earthy, slightly fermented, with that distinctive petrichor quality—claims absolute dominion, immediately accompanied by lavender that provides a cool, herbal counterpoint rather than sweetness. This is not the gourmand patchouli of mass-market fragrances; instead, it's a raw material presentation, one that respects the ingredient's natural complexity.
The composition moves swiftly into its woody skeleton, where cedarwood and sandalwood establish a dry, almost austere foundation. The vetiver adds a grassy bite, whilst benzoin contributes a subtle warmth beneath the surface—just enough resinous sweetness to prevent the whole affair from becoming austere to the point of unpleasantness. Oakmoss weaves through like smoke, lending that classical, slightly musty character that evokes vintage fragrances from the 1970s and 80s. The musk, rather than projecting loudly, acts as a skin-sensitiser, drawing the other notes closer, making this an intimate fragrance that demands proximity to appreciate.
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