Oriental, Powdery
A fragrance that recalls the glimmering sand that enchants our eyes. Although we can take a handful of it, we can’t hold it, nor can we possess it. Sand is a metaphor for time: we would like to keep it from flowing, but it slips through our fingers.
HEAD: Artemisia, Lemon, Incense
HEART: Chamomile, Apricot, Iris, Leather
BASE: Virginia Cedar, Amber, Musk, Vanilla
Flowery, Fruity
A composition that speaks of the spirit of Saint Barth, when the heavy tropical rain makes it impossible for tourists to open their umbrellas and leaves them with no choice but to attune to nature.This fragrance encourages us to live by instinct, to see things from a new perspective as we gaze at the horizon.
HEAD: Pink pepper, Kiwi, Rhubarb
HEART: Jasmine, Cyclamen, Watermelon, Sea Notes, Coral Reef
BASE: Musk, Sandalwood, Lemon
Flowery, Musky
The fragrance brings to light the romantic Lily, symbol of Saint Barth, and tells about the custom women have of adorning their hair with this variety of flowers. The composition celebrates gracefulness as well as the awe-inspiring beauty of nature.
HEAD: Ivy leaves, Carnation, Cardamom
HEART: Lily Beach
BASE: Cedars of Lebanon, Mosses
Powdery, Aromatic
This composition is an olfactory self-portrait that depicts a life lived with passion and gumption. It expresses the enthusiasm and zest that lead us to new destinations and experiences, guided by nothing else but curiosity. The bouquet is dedicated to those who embark on the journey of life, driven by a sense of adventure.
HEAD: Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender, Rosemary
HEART: Touch of Rose
BASE: Cypress, Patchouli, Oak Moss, Amber, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Cashmere wood
Oriental, Spicy
The heart and energy of a city is also in its people. People like Severo. Everyone loves Severo, the man from Cuba with his charming features, his skin marked by the sun, his colors, his deep eyes. Severo loves his land, his typical perfumes, his roots. He lets himself go in the horizon at the sunset, sipping his favorite cocktail, Cuba Libre. Cuba Libre is a decisive, strong and intense mix that is perfectly represented by the free spirit of Severo.
HEAD: Lime, Rum, Cola
HEART: Davana, Birch, Black Pepper
BASE: Vanilla, Amber, white Musk
Oriental
The Cubans’ spirit is like the Havana coffee: intense, sweet, enveloping and unique. There is no other coffee like this one: you drink it slowly to savor its aroma and creaminess, while tuning into everything that surrounds you.
HEAD: Coffee, Citrus notes, Amyris
HEART: Jasmine, Carnation seeds, Black Pepper
BASE: Vanilla, Vetyver, Amber, Cedarwood, Tonka Bean
The Hotel Ambos Mundos, in Havana, has been home to Ernest Hemingway’s secrets and dreams. He spent a lot of time in his room 511 observing someone, who greeted him from the street before getting into a convertible and driving off, leaving behind a trail of scent and charm. That girl was an aspiring actress named Leonella. The only woman who denied the attention of the famous writer and who remained forever in his heart.
HEAD: Fruity notes, Jasmine, Broom
HEART: Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Cane sugar
BASE: Amber, Patchouli
In Cuba, during summer, there’s a specific point in time when the scorching heat of the day is about to break. The clouds suddenly thicken, the light darkens and people come out in the street to look up at the sky. The air is filled with the smell of very hot asphalt, but within minutes the rain takes over.
HEAD: Fruity notes, rain drops, Birch, Tar accord
HEART: Juniper berries, Jasmine, Pink Pepper, Cumin
BASE: Amber, Labdanum, White Musk
Woody, Aromatic
The bouquet is about a farewell: it alludes to the islanders’ typical way of saying goodbye to those who leave Saint Barth. The fragrance is like an olfactory postcard imprinted with the scents of Saint Barth and the joie de vivre of its inhabitants.
HEAD: Citrus, Bergamot, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Blackcurrant leaves, Rosemary
HEART: Freesia, Jasmine petals, Geranium
BASE: Cedar, Vetiver, Amber and White Musk