Filippo sorcinelli Notre-Dame 15.4.2019 Unisex perfume extract 100 ml

The délire de voyage collection is enriched by the second fragrance, dedicated and inspired by the terrible event of the fire of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, which occurred on April 15, 2019. The invitation, however, is not to stop at that date, but to open the true Essence to the world.

Filippo Sorcinelli, known as the tailor of the popes, he wanted to capture three main moments in the new extrait de parfum: the triggering event, the water on the stones and the Essence that remains.

The Cathedral of Notre-Dame is undoubtedly among the most famous and visited sacred buildings in the world. Filippo had the privilege of being able to access places forbidden to tourism and to be able to capture images, smells and unexpected values.

But what is the Essence of the Cathedral? We are immediately led to believe that it possesses only the strong smell of incense. Nothing more incomplete! The smell of Notre-Dame is not incense. It is today that moment of smoke that affects history. It is also water that overflows from the stones, that flows down the sides of the organ. It is today a tear in the vaults that lets in light from the naked sky. It is the smell of uninterrupted life, of the untouched Soul, it is a golden Cross that gushes. It is Truth that advances.

Notre-Dame 15.4.2019, the true essence, will be a small support to the Maitrise, the group of singers and musicians who guard the invaluable heritage of Sacred Music of the Cathedral. The proceeds from sales will in fact be donated to the Musique Sacrée association, to help continue its activity and its mission, currently outside their "home".

As always, special attention is given to the packaging: the bottle cap is a monolith of burnt wood, to evoke the tragic moment of the fire, on which the name of the fragrance is nailed. Upon opening, the characteristic four falling "wings" painted and signed directly by Filippo Sorcinelli with symbols, colours and styles attributable to the Paris Cathedral: four real little “pictures”, which lead back to a single true and exclusive work of art.

SUBJECT: Patchouli, Vetiver, Mosses, Precious Woods, Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood

COUNTER SUBJECT: Lily of the valley, Geranium, Ambrette

BASE: Neroli, Basil, Coriander, Ginger, Iris, Lemon, Orange, Bergamot, Incense, Galbanum