1921

Floral Aldehydic.

A shimmer in the air. A whisper of elegance. A revolution in a bottle.

In 1921, the world of perfumery changed forever with the arrival of Chanel No. 5—a bold, effervescent blend that introduced the mysterious sparkle of aldehydes to the language of scent. These abstract molecules, with their bright, fizzy character, gave floral notes a surreal lift—transforming jasmine and rose into something celestial, untouchable, and utterly modern.

Our Floral Aldehydic is a tribute to this pivotal moment in fragrance history, reimagined with a reverent hand and a devotion to natural beauty. This composition bridges past and present—combining the dazzle of vintage aldehydics with a lush bouquet of rich floral absolutes and noble woods.

The opening glistens with the zesty brilliance of bergamot and lemon, softened by the golden sweetness of Tunisian neroli and the exotic warmth of ylang-ylang absolute. A radiant burst of aldehydes rises like champagne bubbles—elevating the top into something luminous and abstract.

At the heart, an opulent floral chorus unfolds: Moroccan rose absolute, freesia, jasmine grandiflorum, and iris meet orange blossom absolute, lily of the valley, and the subtle spice of rosewood. Together, they create a velvet-soft floral tapestry—romantic, nostalgic, and infinitely sophisticated.

The drydown is a sensual embrace of warmth and shadow. Creamy Indian sandalwood, smoky-sweet Siam benzoin, and Haitian vetiver rest atop a base of styrax, civet, and musk, evoking the seductive depth that made early floral aldehydics so enduring.

This is not a copy. It is a love letter—a modern homage to the glamour, abstraction, and innovation that defined a century of perfume. A fragrance for those who revere the past but live boldly in the now.

Top: Bergamot, Lemon, Tunisian Neroli, Ylang-Ylang Absolute, Aldehydes

Heart: Moroccan Rose Absolute, Freesia, Iris, Jasmine Grandiflorum Absolute, Orange Blossom Absolute, Lily of the Valley, Rosewood

Base: Styrax, Siam Benzoin, Indian Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver, Civet, Musk