1953

Amber spicy

The year 1953 marked a turning point in perfumery. Estée Lauder’s Youth Dew challenged conventions by introducing women to the idea of wearing perfume every day, not just as a luxury for special occasions. Later, Yves Saint Laurent’s Opium in 1977 would continue this bold tradition—sensual, daring, and unapologetically decadent. Drawing inspiration from these legendary scents, 1953 is a fragrance that embodies both the elegance of mid-century refinement and the smoldering intensity of spice-laden oriental perfumes.

1953 opens with a burst of citrus and fruit—zesty bergamot and tangerine softened by velvety plum—brightened by the exotic shimmer of coriander and your house-crafted saffron concentrate, immediately setting a tone of mystery and opulence.

At its heart, spices ignite: black pepper and cinnamon swirl around lush carnation absolute and intoxicating narcissus absolute, deepened by earthy Indonesian patchouli. The composition captures the grandeur of classic mid-century perfumery—dramatic, opulent, and endlessly captivating.

The base is where 1953 truly lingers—a velour of coconut and clove wrapped in mossy oakmoss absolute and smoky guaiacwood. Resinous opopanax, styrax, and myrrh resinoid meld seamlessly with animalic castoreum, soft musk, and decadent vanilla absolute, creating a trail that is at once rich, sensual, and timeless.

Top: Bergamot, Tangerine, Plum, Coriander, Saffron Concentre (House Made)

Heart: Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Carnation Absolute, Narcissus Absolute, Indonesian Patchouli

Base: Coconut, Clove Bud, Oakmoss Abs, Guaiacwood, Castoreum, Vanilla Absolute, Opopanax Absolute, Styrax, Myrrh Resinoid, Musk