Aquincum
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Aquincum by Pictura Fragrans is a 50ml floral Eau de Parfum centred on lily of the valley, with fir, birch and lavender.
Evoking ancient Budapest, Aquincum transports you from its untamed beginnings amidst wild firs, birch, and lavender, to the soothing embrace of its historic baths, redolent of lily of the valley and warm amber—a testament to a city's beauty and spirit enduring through wildness and adversity.
Top Notes: Honeysuckle, Ozonic Notes, Bergamot, Birch Leaf, Fir Balsam, Clary Sage, Lavender
Heart Notes: Nympheal™ *, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mineral Notes, Jasmine, Linden Blossom, Peach, Cream
Base Notes: Tobacco, Musk, Vanilla, Oak Moss, Cabreuva, Cognac, Leather
Stone Cap: 100% Moroxite
Step into the calming allure of Aquincum, a captivating muguet or "lily of the valley" fragrance reminiscent of a historic stroll through the ancient Celtic then Roman bath town and fort that once adorned the banks of the Danube, now enshrined as Budapest. As you wander through time, imagine the fragrance unfolding like whispers along your path.
Begin your journey with top notes of birch leaf balsam, sage, bergamot, honeysuckle, lavender, fir and ozone akin to the murmurs of the bounty of this ancient land, while also stirring a sense of the wildness of the time and surrounding environment, its mystery and wonder.
Venture further into the heart of Aquincum's thermal baths and discover a melange of jasmine, Nympheal™ *, linden blossom, fresh cream, lily of the valley, and mineral salts. A more recent echo of the scented floral air mixing with warm water and steam by the Danube river. This aromatic blend captures the tranquility and purity of the healing waters that then bubbled up from labyrinths below and still course through Budapest's spa complexes today.
As your olfactory journey continues it tempers and lifts with continued floral touches drifting in and out. Base notes of vanilla, tobacco, moss, cognac, leather, and amber, like a warm cloak slowly envelop you, leaving a lingering impression akin to memories etched in stone. These rich and luxurious notes add depth and complexity to Aquincum, the enduring legacy of a bygone era.
With each application of this exquisite fragrance, relive the timeless beauty of ancient Aquincum. Embrace the past while savoring it in the present with a fragrance that transcends time.
* Pictura Fragrans proudly introduces Aquincum, a groundbreaking fragrance marking a new era in niche perfumery. Aquincum is one of the first commercially available perfumes to incorporate the captivating Nympheal™ molecule, a revolutionary recreation of the true essence of lily of the valley. For over 15 years, this molecule was exclusively used by Givaudan. Now, you can experience its delicate beauty for the first time in Aquincum, a truly special perfume for this season.
21% - Eau de Parfum
50 ml
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