Aphorismes Collection by Dominique Ropion
An exceptional collection of six fragrances, each designed to capture the essence of a major olfactory family, just as deep wisdom encapsulates timeless ideas in carefully chosen words. For Dominique Ropion, Aphorismes represents an opportunity to explore the art of perfumery in an innovative and authentic way. He explains:
"As a free man creating perfumes, I wanted to approach things differently."
The result? A collection of fragrances that merge universality in theme with personal execution, reflecting Ropion's unique vision and profound expertise in the world of perfumery.
1- A Rose is a Rose
A luxurious oriental floral fragrance that embodies the beauty of the rose in its purest form, enhanced by warm touches of spices and oud.
Top Notes: Bitter orange extract, grapefruit, cumin, saffron, pink pepper, blue chamomile.
Heart Notes: Chinese geranium, Bulgarian rose, Sparta rose, Turkish rose, iris, jasmine, floral lactone.
Base Notes: Cinnamon bark, clove, oud, Indonesian patchouli, frankincense, ambergris, vanilla, musk.
2- Crazy Garden
A chaotic garden where everything appears perfectly arranged.
Top Notes: Lemon, mandarin, rosemary, blackcurrant buds, galbanum.
Heart Notes: Rose, lily of the valley, jasmine, tuberose, floral lactone.
Base Notes: Cashmeran, patchouli, oakmoss, labdanum resin, tonka bean, ambergris, vanilla, musk.
3- Encens Insensé
A luxurious incense fragrance that resonates with high spiritual frequencies.
Top Notes: Polygonum, fresh ginger, pink pepper, Balkan juniper berries.
Heart Notes: Turkish rose, violet blossom, Aquaflora accord.
Base Notes: Cashmeran, Virginian cedarwood, woody amber, frankincense, ambergris, musk.
4- Innocent Tuberose
A flower that never stops blooming, deconstructed to be rebuilt anew.
Top Notes: Mandarin, grapefruit, bergamot, orange blossom, fresh ginger, cardamom, pink pepper, blackcurrant buds.
Heart Notes: Green lily of the valley, tuberose, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, floral lactone.
Base Notes: Cashmeran, cypriol, vetiver, ambergris, musk.
5- My Clémentine
A burst of citrus freshness with hints of amber revealing another side of vibrant energy.
Top Notes: Lemon, sweet orange, yellow mandarin, petitgrain, Tunisian neroli, Tunisian orange blossom, mint, blackcurrant buds.
Heart Notes: Jasmine, violet blossom.
Base Notes: Patchouli, tree moss, ambergris, musk.
6- Oud à l’Amour
Deep desire soaring under radiant light.
Top Notes: Pink pepper, pineapple.
Heart Notes: Egyptian geranium, Bulgarian rose, Sparta rose, Turkish rose.
Base Notes: Cypriol, patchouli, oakmoss, cistus, frankincense, benzoin.
Aphorismes is a collection that offers a unique experience, where each fragrance expresses a timeless idea and embodies the spirit of innovation and authenticity in perfumery. Each bottle carries within it a profound wisdom, captured in an unforgettable scent.
Aphorismes by Dominique Ropion
