Astrophil & Stella Nabati by Karl©

“In the darkness, among the undulating dunes, illuminated by the carpet of stars that adorned the sky with a milky light, a fire crackled, cutting the silence of the desert. The flame danced sinuously, inviting the celestial bodies to descend and join in its shimmering dance. The fallen comet thus called to the other stars that were dazzlingly spinning in a sublime luminous cascade, lighting up the night.”- Quote from the brand.

Christian Provenzano courtesy of cpparfums.com

Nestled within the confines of a fragrance bottle, a poetic tapestry unfurls, merging the ethereal beauty of stars with the richness of Arabian heritage. Christian Provenzano’s creation, Astrophil & Stella Nabati, conceived in Dubai, transports us to a realm where the cosmos and scent converge, encapsulating the essence of Nabati, the vernacular Arabic poetry that has woven through the history of the Arabian Peninsula.

Often referred to as “the people’s poetry” and “Bedouin poetry,” Nabati’s roots delve deep into the Arabic dialects of the Arabian Peninsula. Its verses, like whispers carried on the desert wind, echo the emotions, stories, and wisdom of the land. Just as the flame crackled amidst the undulating dunes, so too do the words of Nabati flicker and illuminate the hidden corners of existence.

Bedouin in the desert courtesy of Unsplash

In the heart of the night, beneath a celestial canopy adorned with a milky radiance, Nabati comes alive. The fire’s dance mirrors the luminous waltz of stars above, an invitation for both earthly and celestial beings to participate. A fallen comet ignites a radiant cascade, beckoning stars to join its shimmering ballet, and in this same vein, the fragrance beckons wearers to embark on a sensorial journey.

Astrophil & Stella Nabati unfolds like verses of Nabati, a journey of olfactory notes that mirror the ebb and flow of poetic lines. Cardamom and saffron, like the opening lines of a verse, entice with their exotic allure, while the notes of davana and amber paint a portrait of the desert’s arid magnetism, akin to the imagery painted by Bedouin poets.

image via Unsplash

As the verses of the fragrance progress, a heart of aquatic chord and Moroccan rose emerges, much like the emotional crescendo of a Nabati poem. Enveloped in an infusion of cedar and iris, these notes evoke a sense of harmony, mirroring the delicate balance found in the desert’s stark beauty. And just as the final lines of a poetic magnum opus linger, Astrophil and Stella Nabati settles into an amber base of patchouli, vetiver, and cedarwood.

The perfume’s finale, akin to the closing lines of a poem, imparts its own rich blend of scents. Delicate whiffs of vanilla, oud, and leather grace the air, leaving an indelible imprint, much like the lingering emotions that a resonant verse of Nabati leaves behind.

Notes: Cardamom, saffron, davana, ambrette, sea salt, rum, cedriris fusion, Moroccan Rose, aquatic accord, patchouli, cedarwood, vetiver, moss, cistus labdanum, leather oud, ambre crystal, vanilla.

Disclaimer: Bottle of Astrophil and Stella Nabati kindly supplied by the brand. Opinions are my own.

Karl Topham, Senior Editor

Image of Astrophil & Stella Nabati courtesy of the brand

Thanks to the largess of Astrophil & Stella we have a 50 ml bottle of Nabati for one registered reader (UK, USA & EU). To be eligible, please leave a comment describing what strikes you about Astrophil and Stella Nabati based on Karls’s review, and where you live. Draw closes 9/5/2023.

Astrophil& Stella Nabati was featured in Karl’s Best of Show Esxence 2023

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