Sainte Cellier: A Sanctuary of Unique, Artisanal Fragrances
In the realm of perfumery, where the ethereal meets the tangible, a new sanctuary of scent has emerged, curating a collection of fragrances that are as unique and individual as the souls who wear them. Welcome to Sainte Cellier, a platform that not only brings rare and exquisite fragrances to the UK but also tells a story of craftsmanship, artistry, and olfactory innovation.
Launched in June, Sainte Cellier, named after the revolutionary perfumer Germaine Cellier, has become a haven for fragrance enthusiasts who seek scents that defy the mainstream and embrace the extraordinary. The brands stocked here are not your typical high-street finds; they are treasures discovered, and sometimes, re-established in the UK market by the platform, offering a selection that is both exclusive and enchanting.
ERIS Parfums: A Symphony of Sensuality and Strength
Barbara Herman, a writer and vintage perfume connoisseur, birthed ERIS Parfums in 2016, crafting fragrances that are a sensual labour of love. The brand, named after Eris, the Greek goddess of discord, has produced perfumes that have been warmly embraced by perfumistas worldwide.
One such fragrance is "Night Flower," a sultry blend of anthranilic Indian tuberose and bittersweet tonka bean, illuminated by the tangy brightness of bergamot. The aromatic cardamom and Laotian cinnamon weave through the composition, providing a fresh, spicy allure, while birch tar subtly infuses a smoky essence into the base of patchouli. Night Flower is not merely a scent; it is an olfactory journey through nights that linger memorably in the soul.
Les Indémodables: Timeless Elegance in a Bottle
Les Indémodables brings forth fragrances where grand cru materials take a truly elegant and impactful form. With perfumers Antoine Lie and Florence Fouillet Dubois at the helm, the brand crafts scents that are both sculptural and radiant, intertwining classic perfumery with sublime ingredients.
"Vanille Havane" is a testament to their artistry. It is a swirling dance of amber and desire, with tobacco fumes and the distant echoes of volcanic fury. The animalic jasmine absolute and burnt sugar undertones of green vanilla stretch across a layer of suede leather, welcoming a photorealistic and plummy Colombian cocoa extract. Vanille Havane is not just a fragrance; it is an embrace of absolute decadence and unforgiving pride.
Rubini Profumi: A Race Through Olfactive Imagination
Rubini Profumi, under the creative direction of Andrea Bissoli Rubini, has emerged as a distinctive brand from Italy's vibrant perfume-making scene. The brand creates perfumes with a detailed olfactive imagination, where each scent becomes an imagined world, coming alive on the skin and filling our senses with scented history.
"NUVOLARI" is a fragrance inspired by the legendary Italian racing driver Tazio Nuvolari. It is a thrilling blend of petrolic rose, Madagascan black pepper, lemon, and a shimmering fuel accord. The scent races through grassy peppermint and neroli, creating a heart that is an astonishing feat of fragrant creativity. NUVOLARI is a collision of cologne and meta-chypré, a scent that balances speed and burn, like a silk headscarf cast into the clear blue sky.
The Zoo: A Playful Olfactory Laboratory
The Zoo® is a playground and laboratory for perfumer Christophe Laudamiel, allowing him to compose scents that are both dreamy and ruthlessly tailored. The brand brings together an anthology of scents that are suffused with his laconic style, creating fragrances that are both familiar and otherworldly.
"FIG MY LOVE" is a dramatic take on the fig, blending realism and abstraction to create a scent that transports you to a quiet villa on a Greek island. The fragrance is a lush, tropical blend of fig leaf, fig flesh, fig tree, and milky sap. It is a scent that is startlingly green, with hints of coconut milk and powdered woods suggesting the white ooze of slashed harvest. FIG MY LOVE is not just a fragrance; it is a moment, captured in a bottle.
Conclusion
Sainte Cellier has curated a collection that is a testament to the art of perfumery, bringing together brands that are as unique and individual as the fragrances they create. From the sensual and strong creations of ERIS Parfums to the timeless elegance of Les Indémodables, the olfactive imagination of Rubini Profumi, and the playful, experimental nature of The Zoo, Sainte Cellier is a sanctuary for those who seek fragrances that tell a story, that transport, and that linger not just on the skin, but in the memory.
Explore these incredible brands and more at Sainte Cellier, where every fragrance is a journey waiting to be discovered.
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