Astier de Villatte Tanger ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This
French ceramics brand Astier de Villatte has launched Tanger, a new fragrance.
Tangier, or Tanger in French, occupies a world of its own at the meeting point of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Long a magnet for artists, intellectuals and adventurers, the Moroccan city captivates with its shifting light, cosmopolitan spirit and intoxicating sense of freedom.
Beyond the medieval ramparts, the Medina unfolds as a vibrant maze of steep, winding passageways, timeworn façades and vivid blue doors. Hidden within this exhilarating disorder lies an unexpected oasis: a lush botanical garden scented by ancient bitter-orange, orange and lemon trees, their blossoms and fruit mingling in the warm air.
Perfumer Sylvie Fischer of Takasago translates this secret garden into a composition both luminous and enveloping. Bergamot and mandarin illuminate the opening before giving way to smooth neroli and the honeyed warmth of orange blossom. Green, herbaceous maté brings an aromatic contrast, while soft musk lends a quiet sensuality and holds the fragrance close to the skin.
Astier de Villatte Tanger is available now at Aedes, in 30 and 100 ml ($105 – $205). There is also a matching candle.
(via aedes)