Profumo Del Sonetto Amorosa Nebbia (Nathalie Feisthauer) 2024 + The Fog of Love Giveaway

Profumo Del Sonetto Amorosa Nebbia

Profumo Del Sonetto Amorosa Nebbia bottle, courtesy of the brand

That wandering paleness which conceals

the sweet smile in a loving mist,

offered itself to my heart with such majesty

that it revealed the heart in the face. Petrarch Sonnet 123

 

Petrarch and Laura de Noves, Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archeology

 Italian Renaissance scholar, poet and humanist Francesco Petrarch (1304-1374) popularized the sonnet form that has come to bear his name. Petrarch’s great works were written to honor a woman named Laura de Noves, who Petrarch saw for the first time on April 6th (Good Friday) in 1327 at Easter mass in the church of Sainte-Claire d’Avignon. He fell in love instantly. Unfortunately for our poet, Laura was already married and never returned any of his advances. Petrarch would continue to write about his all-consuming love for Laura throughout his life, publishing more than 300 sonnets dedicated to her. Laura died at the age of 38 in the year 1348, on Good Friday, exactly 21 years to the very hour that Petrarch first saw her. Several years after her death, Laura’s tomb was opened. Inside, next to Laura, a medal representing a woman ripping at her heart was discovered, and under that, a sonnet by Petrarch.

Profumo Del Sonetto Amorosa Nebbia

Profumo Del Sonetto Amorosa Nebbia bottle, courtesy of the brand

A new house, based in Hong Kong has found inspiration in the depth  many facets of great poetry, creating fragrances with equal beauty and devotion. Profumo Del Sonetto’s first release, Amorosa Nebbia, is a scent inspired by Petrarch’s Sonnet #123. As life and great art both teach, love is multi-faceted force. Love can illuminate the greatest qualities of the soul, yet at times, it can envelop and confuse like a dense fog. This bittersweet aspect of affection can lead to doubts, hesitation, or even addiction to the chase.  Nathalie Feisthauer’s Profumo Del Sonetto Amorosa Nebbia is a brilliant olfactive interpretation of the complex tensions and layers of endearment, devotion and adoration that are a part of love.

Profumo Del Sonetto Amorosa Nebbia opens with striking charm: bright and rosy pink pepper pops with natural vivaciousness, grapefruit freshness uplifts bergamot’s center-stage beauty, and fig’s warm sweetness entices the senses. This dazzling opening gradually softens and smooths, leading to a lingering and profound tenderness, eloquently representing the fondness and affection of love.

Amorosa Nebbia Profumo Del Sonetto

Profumo Del Sonetto Amorosa Nebbia bottle, courtesy of the brand

The passionate heart of Profumo Del Sonetto Amorosa Nebbia is a warm embrace of florals. Jasmine and Moroccan rose are expertly paired with lily of the valley’s tenderness. The heart of this fragrance lasts for hours on my skin and it is a joyously careful and expressive transition from the lacy petals of jasmine and rose to velvety, buttery-soft orris and rooty earthy carrot seed oil. I imagine wearing the fine layers of extravagant textiles one would see during Petrarch’s time. Silks, velvets, linens, and brocades feeling refined and lustrous with each movement. The olfactive experience of Amorosa Nebbia evokes these luxurious fabrics and their layered caresses.

Perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer

Perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer courtesy of the perfumer

The sense of being lost in a fog of love takes hold in the dry down of Profumo Del Sonetto Amorosa Nebbia. Labdanum, a resin from the rockrose plant that grows along the rocky hillsides of the Mediterranean, has always been a magical and romantic material for me. In this scent it sings with intimacy and ardor. Warm, musky, and sweetly animalic, labdanum mixes dizzily with ambrette’s fellow musky and amber facets. Tonka’s creamy sweet vanilla blends with benzoin’s sweet nutty vanilla and cherry almond aspects. A fluffy cloud of cashmeran, musks, and cedarwood keeps everything soft. The incense is a stroke of genius by perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer, as this sweet-spicy-citric lift vaults up through the other cushiony materials and stirs everything into a veil of intoxicating richness and comfort. Profumo Del Sonetto Amorosa Nebbia is a fog I want to be lost in!

Notes: pink pepper, fig, bergamot, grapefruit, carrot seed, Moroccan rose, orris butter, muguet, jasmine, incense, cashmeran, musk, ambrette, labdanum, tonka bean, cedar, benzoin

A sample of Profumo Del Sonetto Amorosa Nebbia was kindly provided to me by Nathalie Feisthauer;  opinions my own.

~ Rachel K. Ng, Senior Contributor

Thanks to the generosity of Master Perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer, we have 10 ml lab sample of Amorosa Nebbia SIGNED BY PERFUMER NATHALIE FEISTHAUER for a ÇaFleureBon registered reader in USA or EU ONLY, (if you are not sure if you are registered click here – you must register on our site or your entry will be invalid). To be eligible please leave a comment on this site with what strikes you about Rachel’s review and where you live. Draw Closes 5/7/2024

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29 comments

  • Z R says:

    Sigh… what a lovely review. Personally I wouldn’t mind being draped in fine fabrics and wandering through a fog of love… instead of at work. Well, maybe someday! I’m in the USA. Thanks for the opportunity.

  • Lo Cro says:

    The story about Laura is so sad. I mean at first it was like Petrarch was doing a fancy version of stalking. Now I have to go deep dive because I need to know more about the story and why her tomb was opened in the first place (probably nosy American archeologists always wanting to fiddle with the sacred stuffs, hah).

    I admittedly went straight to check this fragrance out online only to see it appears to be out-of-reach for those in the states. Hopefully that won’t always be the case.

    Checking in from Ohio, USA. ‍♀️

  • Jeremi says:

    Jasmine and Moroccan rose mentioned in the review strike me as a combination. I live in Trzebnica, Poland, EU

  • AprilLynn says:

    What a romantic review. Hoping the notes can transport the wearer just as this story of love and longing evokes. Such a lovely combination of Jasmine, Moroccan rose, and lily if the valley. I’d be honored and delighted to wear this complex and intoxicating fragrance. Cheers from the Twin Cities, Minnesota, USA.

  • Teresa C says:

    This sounds lovely and the final notes of labdanum, tonka and one of my favs, ambrette, makes it sound Divine! I live in the USA.

  • John Gahlt says:

    Rachel’s review beautifully captures the essence of Profumo Del Sonetto Amorosa Nebbia, drawing parallels between the fragrance and Petrarch’s Sonnet #123. The way she describes the fragrance’s journey from a bright, lively opening to a warm and tender embrace of florals, and finally to a comforting, intoxicating fog of love in the dry down is truly evocative. Her imagery of luxurious fabrics and the sensation of being lost in a fog of love adds depth to the olfactive experience described in the review.

    I am from EU

  • Adelina Enesca says:

    Rachel’s review manages to capture the way fragrances weave intricate tales of love and longing. In the gentle caress of a familiar scent, one finds solace in the ephemeral nature of love, cherishing the memories it leaves behind. Though the embrace may fade and the promises may remain unfulfilled, the fragrance lingers, a testament to the enduring power of love and adoration.

    I live in Romania.

  • chamberoflilith says:

    Wonderful, just wonderful bottle and story. I am excited about brands like these. Everything looks so artistic, so intriguing. And the perfume is now sold out! Getting a signed bottle of it would be just marvellous. As I mentioned in other comments here, I am currently going through a phase of being drawn to more luminous olfactive creations. I think my heart is asking for them. This one, inspired by all facets of human love, would also please my heart. I re-discovered rose as of late and the pairing of fig, orris, rose and grapefruit promises to uplift even the weariest of souls. Thank you, from Romania

  • Paeonnia says:

    Just yesterday I went to a long walk through the country and Rock roses were in fool bloom. The sir was permeated by their subtle smell. Amorosa Nebbia sounds like a beautiful tribute to the feeling of falling in love. And the bottle design is very intriguing.
    I’m in eu

  • Patricia R. says:

    A very apt and compelling name for a perfume that aims to express profoundness and multifaceted nature of love. Fig fits into the equation of other notes as it reminds of Appenine peninsula. I have no doubts this is a masterpiece.
    I live in the EU.

  • opalbear says:

    What an amazing review thank you! And what a striking concept for a fragrance. Looking forward to what this house does. I looooove a fig perfume so I’m already intrigued! But the whole shebang sounds lovely. I am in California and grateful for the chance to win.

  • Eris.can.swatch.kaos says:

    Rachel’s review details every facet of this perfume in the most poetic way. I specifically adore the description of the dry down, the fog of love, as a unique experience. I live in Oregon.

  • SarahF1993 says:

    This was such a beautiful review— I love how you’ve given history and context to sonnets and to this perfume. Also, this really resonated: “ Love can illuminate the greatest qualities of the soul, yet at times, it can envelop and confuse like a dense fog”

    These notes are some of my favorites too! Fig, ambrette, lily of the valley…

    Love from NJ!

  • Taleofarose says:

    ..yet, with weeping and infirm eyes, my fate leads me to look on her: and well I know I wish to go beyond the fire that burns me/Petrarch

    Rachel says that this scent “sings with intimacy and ardor”. Just like all Petrarch’s sonnets.

    I live in Portugal

  • Sherin Thomas says:

    I love Jasmine and Moroccan rose mentioned in the review strike me as a combination. From PA,USA

  • hthanass says:

    Rachel’s review impresses with its eloquent prose and deep exploration of both the fragrance and its inspiration. She seamlessly weaves together historical context, poetic references, and sensory descriptions to create a rich and immersive reading experience. Rachel’s attention to detail shines through in her analysis of the perfume’s notes and how they evoke different emotions and sensations, from the bright and vivacious opening to the warm and intimate dry down. Additionally, her personal insights and reflections add a layer of authenticity to the review, making it not only informative but also engaging on a personal level. Overall, Rachel’s review demonstrates a profound appreciation for fragrance as an art form and effectively conveys its beauty and complexity to the reader.

    Living in France (EU)

  • sarach says:

    Rachel’s review stands out for its exquisite blend of historical context, poetic imagery, and sensory exploration. She deftly intertwines the narrative of Petrarch’s unrequited love with the fragrance’s evocative notes, painting a vivid picture of the perfume’s inspiration and its olfactory journey. What strikes me most is her ability to transport the reader through time and space, from the Italian Renaissance to the present moment, all while delving into the intricate layers of scent and emotion. Rachel’s review is not just an analysis of a perfume; it’s a captivating story that engages all the senses and leaves a lasting impression.

    From EU

  • mdellaroc says:

    What a striking story! Love is a funny thing. Sounds like a beautiful scent drawn from a touching real life event. In maryland.

  • Annika says:

    I love Rachel’s observation that Amoroso Nebbia is an olfactive interpretation of the complex tensions and layers of endearment, devotion and adoration that are a part of love. It’s a very romantic notion of the power of fragrance and seen with the feminine florals. The fog of love seems to be exemplified by the warm, musky and animalic base notes. It sounds lovely. MD, USA.

  • Naomi says:

    A fog I would like to be lost in, too!! What a beautiful article, Rachel, you have woven your words in such a way I can almost feel the scent….I am craving the opening of jasmine, rose amd muget especially these spring days, but how curious that there is such warmth and richness later in the journey. I would be thrilled to try it, and honored to enjoy a sample signed by Nathalie Feisthauer! I live in NH, USA.

  • deeshla says:

    I was struck with the textural description of this fragrance.
    I’m in the U.S.

  • LINDA says:

    This review made me very happy. At school I studied Petrarch’s sonnets and this perfume, the bottle is wonderful, took me back to that period of carefree youth and that love so light, ethereal and intimate. Beautiful idea to create Profumo Del Sonetto Amorosa Nebbia inspired by this great poet, who I adored.
    Linda (EU)

  • sav17 says:

    It was interesting to learn about the new fragrance house, Profumo Del Sonetto, as well as the inspiration behind Amorosa Nebbia. The heart of the fragrance sounds beautiful, with its notes of jasmine, rose, and lily of the valley. I am glad to hear that it lasted for hours on Rachel’s skin. The orris and carrot seed are particularly appealing to me, as I have been loving iris/orris fragrances right now. Overall, Amorosa Nebbia sounds stunningly beautiful and I would love to own it.

    Thank you, Rachel, for the beautiful review, and thank you to Nathalie Feisthauer for the amazing giveaway. I am located in the USA.

  • janelle22 says:

    This is such a beautiful review. This fragrance seems to contain a lot of notes I absolutely love like fig, carrot seed, orris butter, tonka, cedar, etc. I would love a chance to try this. CT, USA

  • foreverscents says:

    I love that Profumo Del Sonetto draws from poetry for its inspiration. The layers of the fragrance, mirroring the stages that are part of loving, of being in love, sound intriguing. I love Rachel’s description of the fog stage of the fragrance. The labdanum creates a layer of fog that is cozy and comforting.
    I live in the USA.

  • roxhas1cat says:

    I was interested from the first photo of that fig! Love figs in fragrance (as well as to eat). Laura de Noves must have been quite special. 300 + sonnets is quite a dedication. I like that the incense was a stroke of genius. I have to agree love does strange things to the soul. Best wishes to this new line of fragrance. Thanks for. the chance. USA.

  • mmerline says:

    The Amorosa Nebbia bottle is probably the most distinct and unexpected I’ve seen in some time and suits the botanical elements of Nathalie Feisthauer’s design perfectly. That long-lasting floral heart is particularly intriguing; Rachel describes it as simultaneously lacy, velvety, and earthy. The use of labdanum and benzoin incense in the base also sounds expertly crafted. Great review, Rachel.

    I’m in the midwest, USA. Thanks for the cool signed giveaway!

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thanks for the great writeup Rachel.

    Petrach’s story made for quite an interesting read. The story of unrequited love is as timeless as love itself.

    I really enjoyed reading about the notes in this fragrance – from the warm and joyful caress of the florals, the comfort of iris and carrot seed to the wonderful animalic and resinuous softness of labdanum and the smoky touch on incense – love in all it’s different forms.

    Cheers from WI, USA