Irrévérent
“Irrévérent by Histoires de Parfums is a Woody Chypre fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a amber, aromatic composition with a balsamic undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Irrévérent by Histoires de Parfums is a Woody Chypre fragrance for women and men. Irrévérent was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Luca Maffei. Top notes are elemi, Lavender and Bergamot; middle notes are Styrax, Agarwood (Oud) and Coffee; base notes are Amber, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
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A Signature Fragrance
Amber
Amber is an olfactory illusion, conjured from labdanum, benzoin, vanilla, and other resins to evoke the sun-soaked warmth of the Mediterranean coast. Its scent is both earthy and sweet, with a powdery undertone that mimics the richness of ancient incense.
Patchouli
Patchouli emanates from the leaves of Pogostemon cablin, a bush native to Southeast Asia. Its scent is deeply woody with hints of musty earth, warm spices, and a subtle sweetness that can be both comforting and complex. This versatile note has been a staple in perfumery for decades, often used to evoke feelings of nostalgia and grounding.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood, sourced from the heartwood of trees native to India and Indonesia, carries a rich, creamy aroma that is both smooth and slightly sweet. Its scent is often described as warm and woody, with a powdery undertone that adds depth and complexity to any composition.
Luca Maffei
Founding perfumer · 25 fragrances · Italian
Luca Maffei is an Italian perfumer and the creative force behind Atelier Fragranze Milano, born to fragrance executive Marco Maffei, whose work at Symrise and IFF exposed young Luca to lab samples and perfumers including Dominique Ropion and Michel Almairac. After starting on the business side of the industry, he traveled to Grasse to study under Madame Françoise Marin, former director of the Roure perfumery school, apprenticed with Vincent Ricord, and trained under master perfumer Maurizio Cerizza, whose encouragement led him to a top-five finish in The Scent of Excellence contest at Esxence with Iris Magnifica. Since launching Atelier Fragranze Milano and joining the Société Française des Parfumeurs in 2014, he has created more than fifty perfumes, including Acca Kappa's Black Pepper & Sandalwood and JUL ET MAD Paris's Néa, both Art and Olfaction Award winners.
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