VERDIGRIS - KINETIC

VERDIGRIS is the colour of the patina covering the copper surfaces. Its noble green, interspersed with grey spots, is reminiscent of the salt blown by the ocean wind onto the roofs of Mediterranean houses. Here, the classic freshness of citrus fruits has been given only a secondary role - where the proud Italian lemons and oranges are usually the centre of attention, here they are only a discreet background. VERDIGRIS deconstructs the classic chypre and brilliantly reassembles its traditional elements. The silky bouquet of flowers - freesia, rose and mignonette - is studded with spicy notes of nutmeg and coriander. Against their background, the moist, shimmering calone is transparent, almost white. Not sweet, but appetising. Expressive, but not overtly woody. Ethereal, but resonant. VERDIGRIS, a salt frozen like snow.

Is a sea without blue possible? VERDIGRIS plays the notion of sea water on a whole new level, moving the concept towards the land. Here, the sea is born at the intersection of sky, air and sun.

Perfumer: Chris Maurice (Christian Carbonnel)

TOP NOTES:
orange, lemon, bergamot, jasmine, lime

MIDDLE NOTES:
calone, freesia, coriander, cyclamen, nutmeg, violet, rose and mignonette

BASE NOTES:
amber, patchouli, cedar, musk and oakmoss