Édition Rare - Veni

The cinnamon and cardamom explode with immediate spice, whilst galbanum slices through like green pepper on stone, the lavender providing a civilising herbal note that keeps the composition from veering into cologne-like brightness. Within moments, the cardamom's peppery facets suggest something almost medicinal—there's an almost pharmaceutical crispness before the fragrance begins its descent.

Saffron arrives with serious presence, its leathery, mineral character utterly transforming the aromatic opening into something considerably more austere and sophisticated. The carnation joins as a clove-tinged companion, whilst gaiac wood's smoky, burnt quality emerges like smoke from distant incense, creating a contemplative mood that's simultaneously warm and slightly unsettling. This is where Veni's true character emerges—spiced, woody, and deliberately non-commercial.

Vanilla and caramel provide structural sweetness as the resins, oakmoss, and benzoin create a dense, almost church-like resinous base that feels simultaneously ancient and deliberately constructed. Ambergris and white musk settle into skin scent territory, the patchouli maintaining grounding earthiness as the composition becomes increasingly introverted, fading into a warm, woody whisper that clings rather than projects.