New Niche Fragrance: Olivier Durbano Lapis Philosophorum “The Philospher’s Stone”

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Perfumer and Jewelry Designer Olivier Durbano’s  "Parfums de Pierres Poems" is a collection of scents inspired  and named for precious stones –  Rock Crystal, Black Tourmaline, Jade, Turquoise, Amethyst, Citrine, Pink Quartz  and in 2012, Heliotrope. His fragrances are noted for their spiritual and numerological significance, beautiful composition and have inspired his striking hand carved jewelry.

M. Durbano  is launching  Lapis Philosophorum which, unlike his other scents, was not inspired by a gem. Lapis Philosophorum is the name of the  legendary stone of magical and mystical powers – the Philosopher’s Stone, sought by alchemists throughout history to turn any base metal into gold, to imbue the user with omniscience and immortality. Each of his fragrances are colored and as is fitting the Jus is golden.

Top Notes: Calamus (sweet calamine) , Juniper, Rum , White Truffle , Grapefruit , Wine
Heart Notes: Frankincense  from Oman , Mesquite, Ambergris, Menthol
Base Notes: Opoponaco (Oppopanax), Myrrh , Musk , Oak Moss

Eau de Parfum – 100 ml

Lapis Philosophorum will debut at Pitti Fragranze, in Florence September 13-15, 2013

source: Olivier Durbano and extrait.it

Michelyn Camen, Editor in Chief

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8 comments

  • This fragrance has some unusual notes i haven’t heard of. Calamus,Opoponaco, ii’ll bet it smells unusual because of that. Worth a try.

  • My thoughts exacttly, Patricia. That is not your generic list of ingredients. I haven’t had the opportunity to sample this line as of yet but it sounds interesting.

  • Fazal Cheema says:

    great thing more and more perfumers are playing with unusual notes..gives hope regarding he future of perfume industry

  • My thoughts exactly…what does does Calamus smell like? It’s definitely gone on my “to try” list for that alone.