Immortelle Corse by Parfum d’Empire opens with cheerful ingredients such as saffron, lemon, and juicy apricot. This forms the velvety texture for immortelle in the heart, that is accompanied by spices. This aromatic fragrance is devoted to Corsica, the homeland of Marc-Antoine Corticchiato and is an intense fragrance as extrait de parfum.
Quote from the perfumer:
“Immortelle fascinates me. It is all around my place in the Corsican maquis, where I spend as much time as possible. I wanted its radiance during the summer solstice when it is gorged with the sun. It was a chef friend of mine who unwittingly gave me the key to the composition: associating ingredients that have the same color. “It always works”, he claimed. As soon as I’d found my saffron – apricot – lemon accord, I knew I had the starting point of my story. Since I wanted a velvety texture, I chose a natural, juicy apricot, which also brings a soft orange light. This is one of my shortest formulas. I wanted it to be impactful, obvious while remaining elegant.”
Lemon, Saffron, Oakmoss, Immortelle
Chypre
A classic chypre is characterized by top notes of citrus, often bergamot; a full-floral heart, like jasmine and rose; and mossy, woody notes in the base, such as patchouli, oak moss, and labdanum. For those who appreciate fragranced complexity and layered compositions, chypres are very exciting and worthwhile to explore!
Marc-Antoine Corticchiato
Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, of Corsican descent, was born in Morocco. His childhood and youth are divided between the Moroccan countryside and the Corsican maquis. Out of fascination for flora, Marc-Antoine studied the secrets of scent production in aromatic plants. In 2000, Marc-Antoine set up an essential oil production unit in Madagascar. In 2003 he started his independent brand Parfum d'Empire, where he showcases his talents as a perfumer in a beautiful way.