Edible
Unconventional
Woody
Top Notescherrycoffeestar anise
Heartatlas cedarcedarwoodcentifolia rosepatchoulitobacco
Base Notesambergrismusktonka beans
Style
for her
for him
unisex
A new perfume by Olfactive Studio, a new collaboration between an established photographer and talented perfumer.
Close-up is an intense dark woody gourmand, the signature theme of Annick Menardo (also the nose behind Black for Bulgari, Bois d'Armenie for Guerlain and Lolita Lempicka among others).
The perfume smells boozy and bitter sweet with a cherry liqueur - tonka nuance going through the structure. The opening is cool anise and green coffee which then gradually descends into a very dark heart concocted of rose, honeyed Atlas cedar, patchouli and amber. The perfume turns fresher in the drydown of bright musks.
Incredible longevity on skin.
The artwork: Close Up by Suren Manvelyan.
***
The Sniff on Close-up:
"This deep and seductive blend combines lots of rich and multifaceted notes to produce a real dark brown bear of a scent. Not for the timid or faint hearted, Close Up is one for the sophisticated gourmandy types."
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Close Up suits an evening that draws into close conversation: a small table, an unhurried exchange, the bittersweet suggestion of cherry liqueur lingering beside dark woods. Its gourmand warmth feels adult rather than sugary, projecting a deliberate, quietly intense presence.
How to wear
Cool weather gives the cherry, tonka and amber richness room to unfold without feeling overly dense. Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the cool opening to settle into tobacco and woods. The composition is long-lasting; apply more sparingly in warm rooms and let the brighter musky drydown emerge before topping up.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy gourmands with bitterness, woody depth and an unexpected edge. Cherry and tonka provide sweetness, but green coffee, tobacco and patchouli keep the composition away from straightforward confectionery. It will appeal especially to wearers drawn to dark, textured scents rather than airy freshness.
Release year
2016
The nose
Annick Menardo is known for distinctive contrasts: bitter and sweet, smoky and soft, familiar and unexpected. Her work includes Bvlgari Black, Guerlain Bois d’Arménie and Lolita Lempicka, compositions that reveal her affinity for textured woods and unconventional gourmand effects. Close Up brings that sensibility to cherry, green coffee, tobacco and dark woods, and was her first fragrance for Olfactive Studio.
Collaborators
Creative director Céline Verleure invited Annick Menardo to interpret Suren Manvelyan’s macro photograph of a human eye, shaping the image-led brief. Manvelyan supplied the photograph whose blue iris and tawny markings became the fragrance’s visual starting point.
Olfactive Studio’s story
Olfactive Studio connects contemporary photography with perfumery, treating both as ways to capture moments and awaken memories. Founded by Céline Verleure, the house gives perfumers freedom to translate a photograph’s emotional atmosphere rather than illustrate it literally. Its fragrances are conceived without rigid gender categories.
Close-Up’s concept
Close Up began with a magnified human eye photographed by Suren Manvelyan. Its transparent blue iris and tawny patches suggest a miniature planet, with shapes resembling continents and oceans. Menardo’s interpretation explores that tension between intimacy and immense scale through a composition that reveals contrasting details as it develops.
Extra info
Close Up was Olfactive Studio’s tenth fragrance and an Independent-category finalist in the 2017 Art and Olfaction Awards. Its launch introduced a proprietary bottle with rounded contours and concentric sculpted glass circles recalling optical lenses; crowdfunding helped support its manufacture.
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Top Notescherrycoffeestar anise
Heartatlas cedarcedarwoodcentifolia rosepatchoulitobacco
Base Notesambergrismusktonka beans
Style
for her
for him
unisex
A new perfume by Olfactive Studio, a new collaboration between an established photographer and talented perfumer.
Close-up is an intense dark woody gourmand, the signature theme of Annick Menardo (also the nose behind Black for Bulgari, Bois d'Armenie for Guerlain and Lolita Lempicka among others).
The perfume smells boozy and bitter sweet with a cherry liqueur - tonka nuance going through the structure. The opening is cool anise and green coffee which then gradually descends into a very dark heart concocted of rose, honeyed Atlas cedar, patchouli and amber. The perfume turns fresher in the drydown of bright musks.
Incredible longevity on skin.
The artwork: Close Up by Suren Manvelyan.
***
The Sniff on Close-up:
"This deep and seductive blend combines lots of rich and multifaceted notes to produce a real dark brown bear of a scent. Not for the timid or faint hearted, Close Up is one for the sophisticated gourmandy types."
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Close Up suits an evening that draws into close conversation: a small table, an unhurried exchange, the bittersweet suggestion of cherry liqueur lingering beside dark woods. Its gourmand warmth feels adult rather than sugary, projecting a deliberate, quietly intense presence.
How to wear
Cool weather gives the cherry, tonka and amber richness room to unfold without feeling overly dense. Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the cool opening to settle into tobacco and woods. The composition is long-lasting; apply more sparingly in warm rooms and let the brighter musky drydown emerge before topping up.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy gourmands with bitterness, woody depth and an unexpected edge. Cherry and tonka provide sweetness, but green coffee, tobacco and patchouli keep the composition away from straightforward confectionery. It will appeal especially to wearers drawn to dark, textured scents rather than airy freshness.
Release year
2016
The nose
Annick Menardo is known for distinctive contrasts: bitter and sweet, smoky and soft, familiar and unexpected. Her work includes Bvlgari Black, Guerlain Bois d’Arménie and Lolita Lempicka, compositions that reveal her affinity for textured woods and unconventional gourmand effects. Close Up brings that sensibility to cherry, green coffee, tobacco and dark woods, and was her first fragrance for Olfactive Studio.
Collaborators
Creative director Céline Verleure invited Annick Menardo to interpret Suren Manvelyan’s macro photograph of a human eye, shaping the image-led brief. Manvelyan supplied the photograph whose blue iris and tawny markings became the fragrance’s visual starting point.
Olfactive Studio’s story
Olfactive Studio connects contemporary photography with perfumery, treating both as ways to capture moments and awaken memories. Founded by Céline Verleure, the house gives perfumers freedom to translate a photograph’s emotional atmosphere rather than illustrate it literally. Its fragrances are conceived without rigid gender categories.
Close-Up’s concept
Close Up began with a magnified human eye photographed by Suren Manvelyan. Its transparent blue iris and tawny patches suggest a miniature planet, with shapes resembling continents and oceans. Menardo’s interpretation explores that tension between intimacy and immense scale through a composition that reveals contrasting details as it develops.
Extra info
Close Up was Olfactive Studio’s tenth fragrance and an Independent-category finalist in the 2017 Art and Olfaction Awards. Its launch introduced a proprietary bottle with rounded contours and concentric sculpted glass circles recalling optical lenses; crowdfunding helped support its manufacture.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Aphrodisiacs: Fantasy and Reality | HerAround the World in 10 Raw MaterialsCharming CherriesThe Coffee Aroma in Perfumery
Also featured in
For the Trend-LoverSleeper Hits