West Village niche perfume boutique Aedes de Venustas will launch Cierge de Lune, a new unisex fragrance developed by perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin.
Cool and limpid as moonlit desert air. Velvety and sensuous as the midnight sky… Inspired by the scent of the mysterious night blooming cereus, also known as the Queen of the Night, AEDES DE VENUSTAS’ sixth offering unveils the dark side of vanilla.
The French call it cierge de lune – “moon altar candle”, a literal translation of the Latin Selenicereus grandiflorus. Since its spectacular flower only opens after dark and wilts as the sun rises, the New World cactus species is also known as night-blooming cereus or queen of the night… It is said that Queen Marie Antoinette summoned the botanical artist Pierre-Joseph Redouté at midnight to capture its poignantly fleeting beauty. Today, Karl Bradl and the perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin capture the suave scent of this glamorous, elusive muse.
[...] Inspired by the fragrance of the night-blooming cereus – spicy vanilla laced with wisps of incense -- Fabrice Pellegrin unveils the dark side of vanilla with an outstanding Madagascan absolute. Woodier and more ambery than its Tahitian counterpart with a tinge of tawny leather, it forms the heart of the composition. An airy waft of hedione transmutes the delectable pod into a cactus blossom, its pristine petals fleshed out by ylang-ylang.To add vibrancy and brightness, twinkling pink pepper shoots glints of moonlight into the velvety blend, while black pepper runs an intriguing thread, from mineral, incense-like effects – a nod to the olfactory theme of AEDES DE VENUSTAS’ first offerings – to resinous, smoky, dark chocolate notes… Then, in a final metamorphosis, musky Ambrox, underscored by a downy suede accord, turns the nocturnal bloom into a dusky second skin…
Aedes de Venustas Cierge de Lune will debut in April, and will be available in 100 ml Eau de Parfum, $245.
(via press release)
Wowzer.
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“Wow” is exactly what I was thinking!
Yah.
Gah — I’m so excited to try this one! I’ve been so impressed with the Aedes de Venustas line thus far, and this sounds like it could be terrific.
They’ve done a great job. This sounds really tempting 🙂
I don’t own any vanilla fragrances (with the exception of Shalimar), but this sounds really, really good. Can’t wait to try it.
Interesting!! Another reason to do a Barney’s walk-through this spring. I love spritzing from this line and from Arquiste.
Gorgeous bottles, too. Quite luxurious and definitely dressing-table worthy!
Every fragrance from this line has been extremely well-executed, in my opinion. I particularly love their first one (I’m a rhubarb fanatic) and Copal Azur. I am really looking forward to trying this one!
I love the first one, also. I hope Aedes doesn’t drop it off the list as the continue to expand their own line.
Sounds very interesting to me, too. Copal Azur is a favorite.
It’s weird that the PR highlights Ambrox.
This sounds wonderful but oddly being launched as the weather is turning towards getting warmer. I can’t wait to try it!
Of course! Vanilla!
Wow, sounds great! I have enjoyed all of them, can’t wait to sniff this one.
Here’s my wallet, Aedes… Just take my money now!!!!! This is a HAVE TO HAVE!!!!!
Yes, please!
Oh, this sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try!
Not a big fan of vanilla, but I agree that Aedes does a great job with their signature line. Sadly, I stopped purchasing my fragrances from Aedes as they always had a lot of attitude. Too many other favorite fragrance niche stores in Soho and Brooklyn to deal with Aedes in the WV, and give them my money.
I haven’t been to the new location, but I did notice they seemed to have become less friendly over the years. I don’t go there as much anymore because it isn’t as a relaxed atmosphere as other places. I used to go all the time.
But this sounds like it will be worth a visit… If they do the travel sprays, those make a great split opportunity….
I love all five of the Aedes fragrances and have no doubt that I will love this one as well. I’m looking forward to it!
OMG! (screaming at the top of my lungs). I bet this is pure heaven! Would love, love, love to try this one. I love a good vanilla fragrance!