An untranslatable Japanese noun, komorebi eloquently describes the light of the sun filtering through the leaves of a tree. Its etymology illustrates the sophistication and poetry that is condensed in the Japanese spirit: the three kanji (characters) that express this mean ‘tree,’ “flight” and ‘light.’ Komorebi is the light that connects heaven and earth, led by nature's most meaningful symbol: the tree.
The plant world, air and light are the three main principles that inspired Pierre Guillaume to rework the House's No. 09, the ‘aromatic floral’ that was first explored in 2006 as ‘Yuzu Ab Irato’.
Now, the perfumer reveals his plant poetry with an armful of fresh leaves and ripe berries. The fragrance draws us into a romantic forest, sunlight filtering through the leaves of oak and hazel trees on a beautiful summer's day.
The composition
Komorebi owes its naturalness to its airy and green structure. An armful of fresh mint and a breeze of plant juice open the composition with fresh and invigorating top notes. The heart beats to the rhythm of the delicate yet powerful scent of reseda, whose balsamic facets are underscored by powdery green mimosa. Juicy blackcurrants add a sensual, fruity dimension. The base notes are dominated by fine-grained hazel and strong oak, enveloped in tonka bean absolute.
