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Oui, C’est La Vie - Oui, a fragrance with a powerful trail, with a perfect balance between the nobility of Iris, the depth of Patchouli , and an alluring Vanilla accord, creating the perfect scent of happiness. Oui, C’est La Vie bridges notes of Iris Pallida Butter with the vibrant Patchouli – layered alongside notes of sensual Vanilla. Think spring flowers and alluring vanilla! Inspired by La Vie!
Magical Zanzibar - A singular blend of serenity and exhilaration. The seductive sea meets fresh and woody! Invigorating yet not overpowering! Imagine yourself walking on a white beach with clear blue water! Think Zanzibar ! (A Unique Original Scent)
Royal Amalfi - Our Royal Amalfi is a fragrance filled with contrasts, combining notes that evoke strength and tenderness, tradition and modernity. The composition opens with fresh aromatic tones of bergamot, lavender, pineapple leaf and exotic verbena (Litsea Cubeba) mixed with notes of black currant, pear, tangerine and blood orange. Think Amalfi ! ( A Unique Original Scent)
Aqua & Gioia - Opening up with the clean, fresh perfume of citrus, the eau de parfum reveals a heart of intoxicating jasmine fragrance and lingers with a scent of warm cedarwood. This fragrance represents the joy of the Mediterranean Sea, coupled with sensuality and serenity! A refreshing aquatic fragrance! Think Italy’s Mediterranean coasts ! (Inspired by Acqua Di Gioia)
Red Hugo - This fruity and floral aroma opens with notes of black currant, pear, tangerine and blood orange. The fresh and mouth watering opening is shadowed by ginger leaves, freesia and hibiscus accords of the heart. Think invigorating strength and power ! (Inspired by Hugo Red)
Ibiza Nights - Our Ibiza Nights fragrance is similar to the luxurious high end aftershave “invictus”. The fragrance opens with fresh grapefruit and a marine accord that lead to the heart of aromatic bay leaf and Hedione jasmine and a woody base of guaiac wood, patchouli, oak moss and ambergris. Think Ibiza nights!
Santorini Bleu - This aromatic-woody perfume with a captivating trail embodies freedom with its strength and elegance, just like the man who wears it. Think Masculine Freedom ! (Inspired by Bleu)
I Say Miyak - This scent overlays a crisp, spicy, freshness with a woody base note. Conjuring up active waterfalls and energetic currents, this fragrance evokes power. Sparkling fresh opening notes of yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit, are brightened with zest of mandarin, combined with verbena, cypress, coriander and sage, settling over the aquatic heart of blue waterlily. Beneath this freshness comes a symphony of warming spices, of nutmeg, cinnamon, saffron and geranium on a base of amber, tobacco, musk, cypriol, rich sandalwood and brightening vetiver. An uplifting yet warm and masculine scent. (Inspired by L’eau d’issey)
Alkebulan 212 - Created after the rich Alkebulan, the original name for Africa, this fragrance creates a complex journey for the senses with an eau de parfum that strikes the balance between innate style, character and emblematic energy. This perfume is a fresh, intriguingly bold fragrance that reflects the rebellious spirit and exuberant energy of the man wearing it, just like mother Africa!
A fragrant Oriental blend that is as woody as it is fresh, the energetic fragrance for him combines intriguing caviar, lime and frozen mint in its vibrant top notes. Middle notes of ginger and chilled vodka fuse with warm kingwood and tonka bean for a captivating and fearless result.
Our Alkebulan 212 is striking, just as trailblazing and charismatic as mother Africa herself. A modernist design, the fragrance is forward-thinking and sophisticated with a bold and direct aesthetic. (Inspired by 212 VIP Men)
Not Much Ado About Andrew - A fresh, spicy and woody composition that reveals the presence of the man who wears it. Andrew opens with a bright clean citrus affair, led by the mandarin orange. That note is flanked by peach and some lemon. He announces his presence in a subtle yet sophisticated way! (Inspired by Allure)
Coveted Duchess M’chelle - Make way for the Coveted Duchess M’CHELLE! She opens with a glamorous scent of Champagne Rosé, followed up with, a playfully seductive heart of Peach blossom. The luxurious Queen Wood and radiant Amber complete the colourful, feminine base. (Inspired by 212 VIP Rose)
The Romance Of Ariel - Yes, she definitely leaves an impression! The romance of Ariel! Laced with peach, vanilla and shimmering blood orange, as bright and stirring as the dawn. She opens with shimmers with bright pink pepper, succulent blood orange, dewberry, and a juicy, mouthwatering peach note. The heart is richly floral, lustrous with the dusky pinks and soft whites of rose and neroli, evoking smooth silks and luminous jewels. She’s a keeper! Think Soulmate. (Inspired by Empressa)
Tales Of Seductive Kwame - The ladies man! He steps on necks wherever he turns! He’s got some awesome tales too! Seductive Kwame opens with Marine, juicy mandarin, loaded with patchouli notes. Good use of natural materials.” “The top note has a yummy toasted almond note that is wrapped beautifully in an herbal and bright citrus accord. The feeling is sophisticated. (Inspired by Sauvage)
Changing Charming Jo’hn - He’s charming ladies, watch out! Geezers, he’s steal your bird! Changing Charming Jo’hn is a fruity-spicy-woody fragrance, meaning it features fruity top notes, in this case Orange and Grapefruit, its middle or heart notes are of pepper and its woody base notes, include cedar, patchouli and vetiver. (Inspired by Terre Hermes)
La Palma Chica - Inspired by Idole
Prudent Patience - Inspired by My Way
Juliana’s Travels - Inspired by Bloom
Halfeto Portofino - Inspired by Halfeti
Shades Of Fii - Inspired by Code
Red Rouge - Inspired by Bacarrat
She’s Guilty Ma’am - Inspired by Guilty
Oui, Mademoiselle Cherie - Inspired by Mademoiselle
Lord Jeff Wood - Inspired by Oud Wood
Dearest Ole Evans - Inspired by Gio
Corfu’s Finery Five - Inspired by 5
Say Siy - Inspired by Si
Blast Of Flowers - Inspired by Flower Blast
Avento - Inspired by Aventus
Maiden Chance - Inspired by Chance
Weekends In Sicily - Inspired by Acqua Di Parma
Aqua De Como - Inspired by Cool Water