Description
“Nepenthe was, according to Homer, an ancient Egyptian elixir; a herbal drink that was so potent it chased away all grief and sorrows.
Nepenthe perfume is one of my most cherished personal fragrances; an otherworldly nectar of Champaca, Blue Lotus, Frangipani and Sandalwood (among some other mysterious players). Blue Lotus is euphoric, aphrodisiac and a deeply trance-inducing absolute. Frangipani is a temple flower. It produces a transcendent state of mind where one finds the ability to rise above the troubles of the day and be at peace. Champaca is aphrodisiac and Mysore sandalwood is the very best ground of creamy woods with which to anchor the whole fragrance in place.” – a note from the brand.
Nepenthe was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Teone Reinthal.
LOYAZYSOF – :
the deep, piercing, mysterious blue lotus, radiating from within like a sapphire, is what makes this; a beam of light that just splits the creamy, smooth mist of the other florals and sandal. the woody facet of sandal acts as a foundation, anchoring everything and stopping the ethereal flowers from flying away into the sky, whilst the milky, creamy, musky side blends with the frangipani, amplifying its fluffy pillowiness. later, champaca joins, bringing its slightly tannic edge, which now gives more structure and order to the muskiness. simple, diaphanous, and light from afar, yet full and radiant, with a density of character up close full of musky floral warmth.