Description
Parfum D’Empire Salute (Eau de Parfum) is a sparkling and refreshing perfume, a tribute to the hospitality and vineyards of Corsica. Grape leaves and wine extracts, enlivened by citrus and anchored by the depth of oak barrels in the terroir of this magnificent island.
Parfum D’Empire Salute takes its name from the traditional toast of Corsica and is inspired by the island’s sun-drenched wines, the generosity of the terroir and the talent of its winemakers. In this festive fragrance, Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, founder and perfumer of Parfum D’Empire, not only literally represents wine and grapes, but also the spirit of the gatherings of friends in the island’s vineyards.
Effervescent Corsican citrus essences – lemon, grapefruit and mandarin – sparkle in the top notes as the first thirst-quenching sip of a cool Mediterranean wine. Then the grape leaf accord unfolds to reveal the beauty of rose and wine extract – the latter probably in the largest dose ever used in a perfume. As the perfume dries down, the scents of terroir, cool cellars filled with oak barrels, iris and a veil of powdery musk celebrate the earth and the fruit of the earth in the fragrance of Parfum D’Empire Salute. Enjoy in best health!
Marc Antoine Corticchiato’s words on Salute: “I love the bond with the earth, with the terroir and its energy, expressed by Corsican vineyards. And I’ve always wanted to explore the connection between wines and fragrances.
While composing SALUTE!, I was reminded of my grandfather who, like many farmers at the time, produced his own wine. He stocked it in huge demijohns in smoky glass covered with wicker, which he stored in his cellar. Hence the earthy notes of the fragrance. But I wanted them to be airy, to evoke the angels’ share. I also had to rein in an overdose of wine dreg extract, a material I love though it’s hard to control. I tamed it with sparkling Corsican citrus oils.”
Top notes: grapefruit, lemon and mandarin
Heart notes: wine lees, grape leaves and iris
Base notes: oak, oakmoss and musk
You can try the perfume with the help of the samples or at 7scents Perfumery:
1053 Budapest, Magyar utca 18, Hungary (Click for route planning >> here)
Open from Mo-Fr 10-18 and Sat 11-17.
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