Filippo Sorcinelli Lux Visionaria

Filippo Sorcinelli Lux Visionaria layers incense, myrrh and saffron over soft woods, ambrette and white flowers, then darkens into smoky amber, patchouli and bitter artemisia.

Profile: Amber smoky / woody floral.

Notes: myrrh, incense, vanilla, patchouli, amber, saffron; precious woods, ambrette, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley; smoke, artemisia, ylang-ylang.

Evolution: incense, myrrh and saffron → precious woods, ambrette and white flowers → smoke, amber, patchouli and bitter artemisia.

Best for: For the visionary maximalist who would choose an underground opera, sculptural clothes and a shadowy backstage corridor over a conventional evening out. White flowers flicker through incense and smoke, while bitter artemisia prevents easy glamour; minimalists are unlikely to welcome its unapologetic theatricality.

Origin: Italy.