Astrophil & Stella In Extremis Extrait

Description

In Extremis is a smoky, green-resinous woody extrait built on light and shadow. Astrophil & Stella dedicated it to Caravaggio and his chiaroscuro, and Meo Fusciuni (Giuseppe Imprezzabile) composed it. The opening is sharp and green: birch tar, galbanum, angelica, lentisk (mastic) and blue chamomile. The heart brings incense and musk, softened by osmanthus and magnolia. Then it goes dark and earthy with leather oud, vetiver, guaiac wood, patchouli, ambergris and oakmoss. It is made at 25% as an extrait, and it is for people who enjoy smoke and bitterness more than sweetness.

Scent Character

Translation: half woods, with the leather oud and incense giving the darkness. The fresh share is the galbanum and angelica, and the floral touch is osmanthus and magnolia.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Birch, Galbanum, Angelica, Lentisk (Mastic), Blue Chamomile
• Heart: Incense, Musk, Osmanthus, Magnolia
• Base: Leather Oud, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Ambergris, Oakmoss

Performance

Longevity: Around 7–9 hours on skin for most wearers; birch and oakmoss cling to fabric.
Sillage: Moderate to strong for the first hours.
Projection: About arm's length or more early, settling into a smoky aura.

Best Occasions & Season

Best in Fall and Winter, for evenings and special occasions. Unisex. Skip it for the office if your colleagues are sensitive to smoke.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum (25%)
Perfumer: Meo Fusciuni (Giuseppe Imprezzabile)
House: Astrophil & Stella (Italy, founded 2019)
Inspiration: Caravaggio
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 ml

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FAQ

Is In Extremis smoky?
Yes. Birch tar and incense give it a clear smoky thread from start to finish.

Does it contain oud?
The house lists a leather oud accord in the base, next to vetiver, guaiac wood and oakmoss.

Is it men's or women's?
Unisex.

Who composed it?
Meo Fusciuni, the Italian perfumer whose given name is Giuseppe Imprezzabile.