Oriental and extraordinary, Iris Shot reveals the remarkable qualities of the root of this legendary flower used in perfumery.
A hint of cardamom and aldehydes brings out the iris. Almond and carrot seeds convey a cheerful sweetness until cedarwood and vetiver herald the woody finish.
Sepia Collection, extracts of haute parfumerie
Sepia, the new collection from Olfactive Studio, sees the light of day: six Extraits de Parfum whose precious and refined compositions reveal the scent of exceptional and highly concentrated raw materials (20%). In each Extrait de Parfum from the Sepia Collection, a raw material or an accord plays the leading role. The first trio in the collection was created by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, who drew inspiration from the land art landscapes of photographer Martin Hill. The opening trilogy, comprising Vanilla Shot, Leather Shot and Chypre Shot, explores the scents of vanilla, leather and a chypre accord.
The second trilogy is the work of perfumer Dominique Ropion. Inspired by three photographs by Roberto Greco, this floral triptych combines the olfactory and visual worlds with the creations Iris Shot, Violet Shot and Rose Shot. Photography and fragrances echo each other and thus reinforce one another. The bottle reflects at first glance what makes this new collection so special. While the clean lines and wave shape moulded into the glass, characteristic of Olfactive Studio, have been retained, the bottle in the new collection is wrapped in a sienna-coloured leather sleeve. The cap stands out in a copper-coloured ochre tone, as does the metal plate below the neck. The colour palette is reminiscent of the sepia tones of old photographs that we cherish as memories. The elegant, soft and warm leather gives a first hint of the nature of the fragrance composition: precious, elegant and revealing an exquisite raw material whose concentration and processing elevate the fragrance to the class of haute parfumerie.
From the root to the petals
The ‘shot’ is as sensual as it is photographic; a single striking photo taken at just the right moment. These three extraits de parfum have been powerfully and impressively designed, and the accompanying photographs help to intensify this graceful mood.
This second trilogy in the Sepia Collection is dedicated to flowers and is a first for Olfactive Studio. Until now, the collections have tended to feature woody and spicy fragrance creations. The trilogy is a revelation, an unprecedented event to be celebrated with a floral bouquet of fragrances.
Rose, iris and violet play the leading roles in the individual extraits de parfum. Each flower is a classic in perfumery. Dominique Ropion has succeeded in reinventing the flowers and expressing the incredible richness of these classic fragrances. Iris Shot is a tribute to the iris root, while Violet Shot enchants us with a note of violet leaves. In Rose Shot, rose petals reveal their seductive powers. Céline Verleure, artistic director at Olfactive Studio, convinced Dominique Ropion, a true lover and master of flowers, to pay tribute to them once again: a collaboration that demonstrates the mutual trust between the two, which has existed since they worked together on a Kenzo perfume 24 years ago.
This connection is as unfaded as the flowers captured by photographer Roberto Greco. These eternal objects of beauty are so captivating that it is impossible to look away. The photo series of timeless and eternally blooming fresh flowers was created especially for the trilogy and inspired the perfumer to create his fragrance compositions.
Roberto Greco approaches each flower as if it were the protagonist in a play, emphasising its face or body. He treats them with the love of a connoisseur. He is familiar with their grace, strength and sensitivity and knows how to showcase them without compromising their floral personality. And he does this using only light. Roberto Greco documents with astonishing precision the subtle delicacy of a corolla, the edge of a petal, the outline of a leaf or the sublime line of a stem. The colours of rose, iris and violet harmonise with each other. Thanks to Roberto Greco, the tension and emotions of nature become present and visible.
