Orto Parisi
Orto Parisi by perfumer Alessandro Gualtieri a.k.a. The Nose, is his second brand, after Nasomatto. Alessandro lives and works in Amsterdam, where he makes his intriguing creations: great unusual, strong and longlasting extrait de parfums. The name Orto Parisi refers to the lush and fertile vegetable garden of his grandfather. Alessandro about Orto Parisi: “The parts of the body that carry more smell are those where more soul is collected. The strong smells have become unpleasant to us, because the excess of soul is intolerable to the extent that our innate animalism is repressed and breaking from civilization. This project is my garden I have planted, fertilized, cultivated, and harvested."
Orto Parisi at Perfume Lounge
In the world of perfumery few dare to dig as deep – into the earth, into memory, into instinct – as Alessandro Gualtieri, The Nose. Rooted in rawness and personal philosophy Orto Parisi blurs the lines between nature, art and the human experience. This is not just about niche perfumery, it’s about what it means to feel, to remember, to exist.
Orto Parisi: The garden of niche and artistic perfumery
Yes, a garden. Alessandro Gualtieri’s inspiration for Orto Parisi is grounded is his grandfather’s fragrant garden. The whole line of long lasting extrait de parfums, are a true translation of the place where wild herbs perfumed the air and the very soil seemed to breathe. Even musk that leaves the skin after labor and the salty sea water that hits the minerals are pure fuel for inspiration.
Alessandro, the visionary of this niche perfume house, transforms these memories and inspirations into bold artistic fragrances. Capturing the unfiltered beauty of southern Italy through masterful blending, daring notes and innovative accords.
Orto Parisi’s top 5 perfumes for men and women
Megamare Extrait de Parfum: The ultimate marine extrait de parfum, taking inspiration from unexpected salty tides, ambergris, and seaweed. This perfume one of their bestsellers and is about as oceanic as it gets. Opening with fresh, aquatic, and mineral notes that get toned down while you experience the impressive longevity of this perfume.
Bergamask Extrait de Parfum: Bergamask by Orto Parisi has a light citrus note that quickly makes place for the animalic, musky assets of the perfume. Enjoy the sensual freshness with an unexpected long during sillage.
Terroni Extrait de Parfum: A woody volcanic perfume made by Alessandro Gualtieri, The Nose. Hot smoldering stones, scorched herbs while going with your hands through the soil and feeling you belong to the earth. A skanky woody signature from Orto Parisi.
Cuoium Extrait de Parfum: Cuoium means ‘un cuore di cuoioa’: a heart of leather in Italian. If smoky leather was a liquid this would be it. Alessandro Gualtieri was able to extract the raw feeling of a Leatherman’s workshop into this extrait de parfum.
Risvelium Extrait de Parfum: The newest release by Orto Parisi, Risvelium. A surprising citrus green opening that draws you in so it can later evolve into a mineral musk.