Green
Top Notesbergamotgingergreen grasspetitgrain
Heartclary sageenglish ivygalbanumhyacinthjasminejasmine grandiflorumlily-of-the-valleymyrtlenarcissusresedatuberoseviolet leafylang-ylang
Base Notesbeeswaxfougerehaymosspatchoulistyraxvetiver
Tags
#clean
#fresh
Style
unisex
Pergola opens with the most incredible rush of twisted green vegetation and instantly transports you back to the heyday of that decadent walkway. There is so much happening in here but the notes of galbanum, bergamot, and ivy are particularly spectacular. The floral heart is a swooning blend of narcissus, tuberose, and jasmine but the pergola’s passage of history is provided by an earthy pairing of patchouli and vetiver. You get a real impression of its heritage from touches of resins and moss and, whilst it’s described as a fougere, there is definitely a feeling of the most glorious aromatic chypre.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Pergola suits an unhurried afternoon spent moving between open greenery and sheltered conversation. Its sharp leaves and expansive flowers suggest an overgrown passage after the grounds have emptied, while the earthy base gives that romantic impression a composed, slightly austere edge.
How to wear
Try it in mild spring or autumn weather, when the green opening and earthy base can sit in balance. Begin with one or two sprays on skin and let the floral heart settle before adding more. For close indoor settings, apply beneath clothing to keep the leafy-floral impression more contained.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to assertive green notes, narcissus and mossy, earthy structures rather than sugary florals. Its combination of leafy brightness, full flowers and hay warmth will appeal to admirers of classical fougères and aromatic chypres who enjoy a romantic but unsentimental character.
Release year
2018
The nose
Eglija Vaitkevice is Exaltatum’s founder and perfumer. Her background in aromatherapy and natural-fragrance blending preceded study at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery under Max Gavarry. Her approach connects scent with the textures, colors and emotional associations of places and materials. Pergola belongs to her early Exaltatum collection alongside Osmanthus Noble and Ruby Wood, translating a London landmark into tangled greenery, expressive flowers and an earthy drydown.
Exaltatum’s story
Exaltatum treats perfume as an invitation to personal interpretation, drawing on art, history, nature and the emotional associations of color and texture. Founded by perfumer Eglija Vaitkevice, the house pairs this storytelling approach with artisanal development, maturation and hand-filling.
Pergola’s concept
Pergola takes its inspiration from the pergola at London’s Hampstead Heath, imagining its greenery and weathered atmosphere through a romantic, theatrical lens. The original concept linked nature with English Romantic poetry, casting narcissus and tuberose as Lord Narcissus and Lady Tuberosa. Moss, roots and resins give the floral scene a sense of age.
Extra info
Pergola occupies an interesting boundary between fragrance families: the house presents it as a fougère, while its mossy, earthy structure has also prompted an aromatic-chypre reading. Its official base includes hay absolute, beeswax and tree moss, adding a warmer counterpoint to the vivid greenery.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Ghzalh’s Spring Perfume Selection
Top Notesbergamotgingergreen grasspetitgrain
Heartclary sageenglish ivygalbanumhyacinthjasminejasmine grandiflorumlily-of-the-valleymyrtlenarcissusresedatuberoseviolet leafylang-ylang
Base Notesbeeswaxfougerehaymosspatchoulistyraxvetiver
Tags
#clean
#fresh
Style
unisex
Pergola opens with the most incredible rush of twisted green vegetation and instantly transports you back to the heyday of that decadent walkway. There is so much happening in here but the notes of galbanum, bergamot, and ivy are particularly spectacular. The floral heart is a swooning blend of narcissus, tuberose, and jasmine but the pergola’s passage of history is provided by an earthy pairing of patchouli and vetiver. You get a real impression of its heritage from touches of resins and moss and, whilst it’s described as a fougere, there is definitely a feeling of the most glorious aromatic chypre.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Pergola suits an unhurried afternoon spent moving between open greenery and sheltered conversation. Its sharp leaves and expansive flowers suggest an overgrown passage after the grounds have emptied, while the earthy base gives that romantic impression a composed, slightly austere edge.
How to wear
Try it in mild spring or autumn weather, when the green opening and earthy base can sit in balance. Begin with one or two sprays on skin and let the floral heart settle before adding more. For close indoor settings, apply beneath clothing to keep the leafy-floral impression more contained.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to assertive green notes, narcissus and mossy, earthy structures rather than sugary florals. Its combination of leafy brightness, full flowers and hay warmth will appeal to admirers of classical fougères and aromatic chypres who enjoy a romantic but unsentimental character.
Release year
2018
The nose
Eglija Vaitkevice is Exaltatum’s founder and perfumer. Her background in aromatherapy and natural-fragrance blending preceded study at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery under Max Gavarry. Her approach connects scent with the textures, colors and emotional associations of places and materials. Pergola belongs to her early Exaltatum collection alongside Osmanthus Noble and Ruby Wood, translating a London landmark into tangled greenery, expressive flowers and an earthy drydown.
Exaltatum’s story
Exaltatum treats perfume as an invitation to personal interpretation, drawing on art, history, nature and the emotional associations of color and texture. Founded by perfumer Eglija Vaitkevice, the house pairs this storytelling approach with artisanal development, maturation and hand-filling.
Pergola’s concept
Pergola takes its inspiration from the pergola at London’s Hampstead Heath, imagining its greenery and weathered atmosphere through a romantic, theatrical lens. The original concept linked nature with English Romantic poetry, casting narcissus and tuberose as Lord Narcissus and Lady Tuberosa. Moss, roots and resins give the floral scene a sense of age.
Extra info
Pergola occupies an interesting boundary between fragrance families: the house presents it as a fougère, while its mossy, earthy structure has also prompted an aromatic-chypre reading. Its official base includes hay absolute, beeswax and tree moss, adding a warmer counterpoint to the vivid greenery.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Ghzalh’s Spring Perfume Selection