Italian fashion house, Brunello Cucinelli, have launched a new collection named Incanti Poetici (Enchanted Poetry). The range is inspired by Italian Poets, “honouring craftsmanship, beauty and precious ingredients. Each fragrance is dedicated to a single poem, harnessing emotions and feelings whilst celebrating fragrance as a true art form.”
VIE ETEREE
Inspired by «L’Infinito» by Giacomo Leopardi
Perfumer: Benoist Lapouza
“An enchanting scent of spring.
A journey into the limitless realms of imagination and contemplation.
This fresh and vibrant fragrance with an Italian soul, opens with a burst of bergamot and citron zest, whilst basil and cardamom nuances rest gently on a base of cedarwood.”
Key notes: Cedarwood, Basil, Cardamom
SOFFIO ZENIT
Inspired by «Un desiderio» by Giannina Milli
Perfumer: Florian Gallo
“Smell of Mediterranean summer.
A contemporary use of fig notes, enhanced with lavender and rosemary creates a unique, vibrant aromatic bouquet.
The leathery sweetness of labdanum absolute adds depth and strength to the lingering base.”
Key notes: Fig, Lavender, Rosemary, Labdanum Absolute
SOGNO NOTTURNO
Inspired by «Sotto le Stelle» by Vittoria Aganoor Pompilj
Perfumer: Quentin Bisch
“Where dreams and desire meet.
An addictive woody scent with a soft opening of creamy, musky sandalwood and a hint of cumin. The delicate touch of floral osmanthus gives the scent a truly contemporary feel.”
Key notes: Cumin, Osmanthus, Cistus, Vetiver
BREZZA GENTILE
Inspired by «L’aura serena che fra verdi fronde» by Francis Petrarch
Perfumer: Daphné Bugey
“A sensory voyage of contemplation.
A gentle and intimate fragrance that takes the wearer on a sensory journey of contemplation.
The vibrant opening of bitter orange opens to a heart of earthy patchouli on a base of ambrox accord.”
Key notes: Orange Bigarade, Elemi Philippines, Patchouli Indonesia, Ambrox
OMBRA LIRICA
Inspired by «A Zacinto» by Ugo Foscolo
Perfumer: Alberto Morillas
“Impossible to ignore
A journey through the philosophies of the Middle East, where every note is a verse in the poetry of royalty.
Regal and precious notes of gaiac wood and olibanum merge with the depth and richness of oud.”
Key notes: Olibanum Vulcain, Cedarwood Atlas, Gaiac, Oud
VENTO ARDENTE
Inspired by «Il 5 Maggio» by Alessandro Manzoni
Perfumer: Jordi Fernandez
“Acts like a luxurious skin.
Mysterious and sensual warm leather notes captivate the nose with hints of saffron.
Accented by amyris with a dry, woody infusion of cedar and sandalwood and a sprinkling of pepper.”
Key notes: Saffron, Cypriol, Leather Accord, Amyris
In the UK, the collection is exclusive to Harrods.