Palissandre D or

There is a new light on the immemorial scent of precious woods with PALISSANDRE D OR, which arrives in a ...smoldering palette of burnt sienna, lacquered red and molten gold. The idea grew from a rosewood tree, also known as Dalbergia sissoo, which
has historically been the primary rosewood species of northern India. Another type of rosewood, “palisander,” redolent of intricate carvings and serene Asian groves, provided the path to inspiration. “I can’t make overly figurative fragrances,” perfumer Alberto Morillas explains. “To me, a perfume is a melody.” In addition, a bold trio of cedar essences add structure and texture to the lustrous blend. Clean, bracing Virginian cedar gives it vigor and tempo. The Lapsang Souchong tea facet of Chinese cedar brings subtlety and Alaskan cedar brings a Russian leather smokiness. “It is a ‘monochrome’ by its color and its density with a strong signature and very special, bold ingredients,”
says Morillas. “But it’s still very wearable and full of facets that can resonate differently on different skin.”