Leather
Unconventional
Woody
Top Notesblack pepperosmanthus
Heartblack teaindian jasminejasmineroseteaturkish rose
Base Notesjava vetiverleathersea weedsmokevetiver
Tags
#beast
#smoky
Style
unisex
Inspiring and carnal, Smoky Soul features smoked black tea infused with Osmanthus absolute with fruity accents of apricot.
Black tea, extracted with supercritical CO2, is smoked with Java Vetiver essence, which brings out facets of burnt hot wood. Black pepper enhances the spicy and black notes of the tea while a trace of seaweed absolute accentuates the mossy, savory and mineral notes of some Chinese teas.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried conversation after the teapot has emptied: bitter leaves, a trace of apricot and the dry warmth of smoke linger together. Smoky Soul suits this close, thoughtful register, with enough leathery darkness to give its quiet mood a distinctly sensual edge.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the smoky tea and osmanthus to unfold before adding more. Cool weather is a natural setting for its charred-wood and leathery textures; in warmer conditions, use a lighter application to keep the savory, smoky facets measured.
Who it’s for
For lovers of smoky tea, dry woods and leathery textures who prefer fruit as a subtle accent rather than a sweet centerpiece. Its peppery, mineral and savory facets will appeal to those drawn to unconventional compositions with depth and a restrained floral presence.
Release year
2023
The nose
Marc-Antoine Corticchiato is the founder and perfumer of Parfum d’Empire, known for richly textured compositions that explore the sensuality of natural materials. His background in plant chemistry informs an approach that combines technical precision with generous, sometimes untamed expression, evident in fragrances such as Cuir Ottoman and Ambre Russe. For Smoky Soul, he builds the composition around black tea and osmanthus, using Java vetiver to evoke smoke and heated wood rather than treating tea as a light, refreshing accord.
Collaborators
Founder and creative director Céline Verleure selected the Fujian landscape photograph and commissioned Marc-Antoine Corticchiato to translate its atmosphere into scent. Photographers Tuul and Bruno Morandi created the image that provided the fragrance’s visual starting point and appears in its promotional materials.
Olfactive Studio’s story
Olfactive Studio brings contemporary photography into dialogue with perfumery, inviting perfumers to interpret an image through scent. Founded by Céline Verleure, the house values creative freedom, expressive materials and fragrances unrestricted by gender, treating photographs and perfumes as complementary ways to preserve moments and awaken memories.
Smoky Soul’s concept
Smoky Soul opened a planned tea-inspired trilogy within the Sepia collection, shifting from the earlier “Shot” fragrances toward the more contemplative “Soul” concept. A photograph of China’s Fujian region supplied its visual inspiration. The composition evokes smoked Chinese tea traditions, but its black tea ingredient comes from Sri Lanka; Java vetiver creates the heated, smoky wood effect.
Extra info
The apricot impression comes from osmanthus absolute rather than a separately listed apricot note. French seaweed absolute contributes mossy, savory and mineral tea nuances, not a conventional marine effect. The Sepia presentation uses sienna-colored leather and ochre-and-copper details that reference old photographs.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Awesome OsmanthusSmokestack
Top Notesblack pepperosmanthus
Heartblack teaindian jasminejasmineroseteaturkish rose
Base Notesjava vetiverleathersea weedsmokevetiver
Tags
#beast
#smoky
Style
unisex
Inspiring and carnal, Smoky Soul features smoked black tea infused with Osmanthus absolute with fruity accents of apricot.
Black tea, extracted with supercritical CO2, is smoked with Java Vetiver essence, which brings out facets of burnt hot wood. Black pepper enhances the spicy and black notes of the tea while a trace of seaweed absolute accentuates the mossy, savory and mineral notes of some Chinese teas.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried conversation after the teapot has emptied: bitter leaves, a trace of apricot and the dry warmth of smoke linger together. Smoky Soul suits this close, thoughtful register, with enough leathery darkness to give its quiet mood a distinctly sensual edge.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the smoky tea and osmanthus to unfold before adding more. Cool weather is a natural setting for its charred-wood and leathery textures; in warmer conditions, use a lighter application to keep the savory, smoky facets measured.
Who it’s for
For lovers of smoky tea, dry woods and leathery textures who prefer fruit as a subtle accent rather than a sweet centerpiece. Its peppery, mineral and savory facets will appeal to those drawn to unconventional compositions with depth and a restrained floral presence.
Release year
2023
The nose
Marc-Antoine Corticchiato is the founder and perfumer of Parfum d’Empire, known for richly textured compositions that explore the sensuality of natural materials. His background in plant chemistry informs an approach that combines technical precision with generous, sometimes untamed expression, evident in fragrances such as Cuir Ottoman and Ambre Russe. For Smoky Soul, he builds the composition around black tea and osmanthus, using Java vetiver to evoke smoke and heated wood rather than treating tea as a light, refreshing accord.
Collaborators
Founder and creative director Céline Verleure selected the Fujian landscape photograph and commissioned Marc-Antoine Corticchiato to translate its atmosphere into scent. Photographers Tuul and Bruno Morandi created the image that provided the fragrance’s visual starting point and appears in its promotional materials.
Olfactive Studio’s story
Olfactive Studio brings contemporary photography into dialogue with perfumery, inviting perfumers to interpret an image through scent. Founded by Céline Verleure, the house values creative freedom, expressive materials and fragrances unrestricted by gender, treating photographs and perfumes as complementary ways to preserve moments and awaken memories.
Smoky Soul’s concept
Smoky Soul opened a planned tea-inspired trilogy within the Sepia collection, shifting from the earlier “Shot” fragrances toward the more contemplative “Soul” concept. A photograph of China’s Fujian region supplied its visual inspiration. The composition evokes smoked Chinese tea traditions, but its black tea ingredient comes from Sri Lanka; Java vetiver creates the heated, smoky wood effect.
Extra info
The apricot impression comes from osmanthus absolute rather than a separately listed apricot note. French seaweed absolute contributes mossy, savory and mineral tea nuances, not a conventional marine effect. The Sepia presentation uses sienna-colored leather and ochre-and-copper details that reference old photographs.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Awesome OsmanthusSmokestack