Nemea - Les Folies du Parfum
The Epic perfume inspired by the legend of the Nemean Lion
Imagine a scent that encapsulates the strength and majesty of an ancient legend, an essence that echoes the tales of mythological heroes and creatures. This is Nemea, a scent that evokes the mighty Nemean Lion, the invincible beast that Hercules faced in his first labor.
Upon first contact, Nemea envelops the senses with an aura of mystery and power, recalling the wild and untamed nature of the lion. The opening notes are intense and vibrant, like an explosion of wild freshness: sage and ginger blend in an enveloping dance, like the wind blowing through the rocky valleys where the lion once roared.
At the heart of the fragrance, Nemea reveals its regal character. Notes of fine saffron and oud wood evoke the lion's impenetrable golden fur, a natural armor that embodies strength and endurance. Hints of cistus and lavender blend together, adding a herbaceous, balsamic hue, like a tribute to the ancient Greek woods where the legend came to life.
The bottom of the fragrance is deep and long-lasting, leaving a trail that persists like an echo of distant times. The notes of cocoa and caramel blend into a warm, enveloping base, like the warmth of the sun setting over the Nemea hills, bringing with it the memory of an ancient victory.
- Head: clary sage, ginger, davana, rum
- Heart: black tea, saffron, incense, cistus, Oud wood
- Base: castoreum, oakmoss, cocoa, caramel
