Kiton
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Bergamot and blood orange burst forth with immediate vitality, joined quickly by a crisp, almost green apple note that fractures the citrus accord into facets—some juicy, some tart. Within moments, the grapefruit's subtle bitterness arrives to anchor what could otherwise feel one-dimensional, creating an opening that's energising rather than facile.
Jasmine and lily of the valley materialise softly, transforming the fruity opening into something more contemplative and almost floral-forward, though never overpowering the citrus that still lingers. A barely perceptible spice begins threading through, warming the composition and lending an unexpected sensuality to what initially felt purely fresh. The rose sits further back, supporting rather than leading.
Cedar and vetiver provide a subtle woody framework, whilst tonka bean and vanilla emerge with restraint—never becoming gourmand, but introducing a warm, faintly sweet creaminess that grounds the citrus and florals into something vaguely resinous. The scent becomes increasingly intimate here, a whisper rather than a declaration, fading with grace rather than trailing off.
Napoli Kiton arrives as a cheerful collision between a Campanian fruit market and a Florentine garden—utterly unpretentious, yet composed with considerable thoughtfulness. Nejla Barbir has crafted something deceptively simple: a citrus-forward composition that refuses to settle into predictability by threading a quietly spiced undercurrent through its fruity heart.
The opening salvo of bergamot, orange, and grapefruit feels immediately Mediterranean, that characteristic Italian brightness you'd find in a morning juice glass overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. But here's where the scent reveals its intelligence: the apple adds a crisp, almost green counterpoint, preventing the citrus from becoming merely bright. It becomes *dimensional*—there's a touch of tartness, a hint of skin rather than just juice.
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