Profiles #1: Medusa
“Profiles #1: Medusa by Ikiryō is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a amber, sponsored composition with a warm spicy undertone. Reads genuinely unisex on skin.
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Profiles #1: Medusa by Ikiryo was launched in 2017, crafted by Vincent of Dreamhouse. This fragrance is an intriguing blend of spicy and woody accords that create a warm, enveloping atmosphere. The composition opens with a burst of balsamic and powdery notes, giving way to a heart filled with floral and rose nuances. The base settles into a rich amber and musky warmth that lingers long after the initial spray. This fragrance is neither traditionally feminine nor masculine, embodying an unisex elegance.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Profiles #1: Medusa with two sprays to ensure the spicy and woody notes are balanced. The balsamic and powdery top notes fade quickly, but the floral and amber base notes develop over time, making this fragrance ideal for evening wear.
Vincent of Dreamhouse
Founding perfumer · 22 fragrances
Vincent of Dreamhouse founded the independent perfume house Ikiryō, based in Oakland, California, drawing on his background as a designer, costume maker, embroiderer, and storyteller; the name Ikiryō comes from a Japanese word for the ghost of a living person. The brand ceased regular operation in 2020, with Vincent shifting toward bespoke, custom fragrances, though new releases such as Perseus (2024) have continued to appear under his name.
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The story behind the bottle.
The tension of a late-night conversation where spices and woods blend into the background, creating a space that is both intimate and mysterious.
Fig. 01 — Profiles #1: Medusa, ikiryo
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