Spiritum Solar Soul and Spiritum Carnal Spirit in a MidJourney universe – Background using MidJourney, bottles ©Spiritum, montage ©Emmanuelle Varron.

Spiritum, a new French brand was launched with great fanfare in Paris in spring 2022. Founded by Jonathan Dufour, a long-time fragrance aficionado after returning from a spiritual retreat he made in Peru in February 2020;  it was there that he realized the importance of the connection between body, soul, spirit… and perfume. Clary sage-incense-sandalwood is the olfactive triptych that he perceived during Shaman’s ceremonies at the retreat. Jonathan then came up with the idea for Spiritum and the collection Numerus, nine fragrances inspired by ancient treatises on numerology, a science that links the laws of the universe and its mysteries with numbers. He chose renowned perfumers Bertrand Duchaufour and Philippe Paparella-Paris to bring the collection to life.

Jonathan Dufour (Spiritum founder) Bertrand Duchaufour and Philippe Paparella-Paris, perfumers – pictures courtesy of Spiritum, collage ©Emmanuelle Varron.

We live in a time time when political, social, climate and health turmoil has shaken us to our core; effecting our physical and psychological well-being. For many there is an attraction to  the idea of bringing  spirituality and Nature into our daily lives. With Spiritum, Jonathan Dufour chose to anchor his first ever collection by celebrating numerology, letting anyone matching their life path number to a specific perfume.

Jonathan Dufour (Spiritum founder) quote – Background using MidJourney, collage ©Emmanuelle Varron.

During the official launch, I had fun discovering which perfume corresponded to my own life path number. I already knew that I was ruled by #6, focused on altruism, sharing, protection and spirituality (I have a mom who taught me astrology and numerology from the time I was a child). In addition, I also wanted to give free rein to my own olfactory perception without being influenced by my predestined number. For this review I focused on Spiritum Carnal Spirit (MY #6!), and Spiritum Solar Soul (#1) which was my favorite of the collection, as well  a brief overview  of the other “numbers”.

Spiritum Astral Twin (Philippe Paparella-Paris)
Number: 2 – Element: water – Planet: Moon – Power: intuition.

An herbaceous aromatic with delicate floral facets: an ode to two loving human beings that become one. Notes: Notes: bergamot, cypress, juniper berry, lavandin, olibanum, dill, longoza, pink pepper, geranium, clary sage, cedarwood, cedar leaf, musk, vetiver, sandalwood, amber, tonka, cypriol, moss, patchouli

Spiritum Wisdom Universe (Philippe Paparella-Paris)
Number: 3 – Elements: air and fire – Planet: Jupiter – Power: harmony

Airy and sensual woody-amber, warm and gourmand that carries light within it. An omnipresent powdery note gives it a reassuring softness. Notes: frankincense oil, davana oil, black pepper oil, saffron, verdolea, rose, jasmine, iris, clary sage oil, ylang-ylang oil, cinnamon oil, heliotrope, orange blossom, musk, cedarwood oil, sandalwood oil, amber, vanilla, benzoin absolute, Vietnamese oud oil, labdanum absolute, cypriol oil, gurjun oil, patchouli oil, vetiver oil, leather.

Spiritum Builder of Future (Bertrand Duchaufour)
Number: 4 – Element: earth – Planet: Earth – Power: abundance.

A very racyl floral-chypre with a davana in all its splendor, dressed in warm spices and powerful balms. Notes: almond, coriander seed, citron, davana, guaiac wood, saffron, clove, blond tobacco, chypre accord, patchouli, caramel, chocolate, musk, ambergris, labdanum.

 

Incense is part of the three raw materials you can find in nearly all Spiritum fragrances – ©Pixabay

Spiritum The Guardian Master (Philippe Paparella-Paris)
Number: 5 – Elements: air and fire – Planet: Mercury – Power: protection.

A deep dive into spices, leather and a honeyed tobacco full of powerful facets, with a hint of sweetness oscillating between vanilla and plum. Notes: cardamom oil, black and pink pepper oil, nutmeg oil, frankincense oil, chili leaf oil, turmeric oil, jasmine, cedarwood, oil, cinnamon oil, clary sage oil, Tabac Bourbon DL®, Essential Miel Essentiel DL®, iris, musk, Bourbon vanilla absolute, patchouli oil, vetiver oil, labdanum absolute, amber, Tonkalactone®, sandalwood oil, oakmoss absolute, opoponax oil, plum, tobacco absolute, leather.

Spiritum Spiritual Explorer (Bertrand Duchaufour)
Number: 7 – Element: water – Planets: Neptune and Saturn – Power: inspiration.

A rose overflowing with sensuality, flavored with gourmet notes (raspberry, caramel and coffee), warmed by spices and precious woods. Notes: saffron, davana, raspberry, coffee Co2, caramel-coffee, rose, caramel, myrrh, patchouli, oakmoss, cedarwood, ambergris, musk.

Spiritum Mystic Warrior (Philippe Paparella-Paris)
Number: 8 – Element: earth – Planets: Pluto, Uranus and Saturn – Power: courage.

An adventurer’s fragrance, rich in amber and balmy facets, enhanced with incense for a touch of spirituality. Notes: coriander, caramel, frankincense, ambrette, cedarwood, Ambre 84 DL®, clary sage, Miel Essentiel DL®, vanilla, musk, balsam, cistus, Ambrostar®, sandalwood.

Spiritum Final Spirit (Bertrand Duchaufour)
Number: 9 – Element: fire – Planet: Mars and Pluto – Power: altruism

Almost indescribable as it is so complex: there is the sensuality of davana and myrrh, generosity of spices, and intensity of woody notes. Fiery and explosive. Notes: davana, clary sage, cistus essence, cinnamon, date, saffron, musk, sandalwood, oud, incense, cypriol, myrrh absolute, vanilla, tobacco.

 

Spiritum Carnal Spirit – Background using MidJourney, montage ©Emmanuelle Varron.

 

Spiritum Carnal Spirit (Philippe Paparella-Paris)
Number: 6 – Element: earth – Planet: Venus – Power: seduction.

My life path #6 is one linked to altruism, spirituality… and love. Having Venus in Taurus (astrology enthusiasts will understand) was a -confirmation that relationships to people have a prominent place in my life, sometimes with a touch of sensuality, which is one of the aspects of perfumery that attracts me the most. Spiritum Carnal Spirit is a beautiful olfactory illustration of this, and without doubt the most intimate of the collection. Floral and woody,  Carnal Spirit is enchantingly soft, velvety and delicate. Not surprising since the osmanthus settles on my skin from the very first seconds (to my great delight: this DL® base was created by Maurice Roucel for Symrise and is one of my favorites in perfumery), accompanied by the notes of juicy pear and those powdery violet. After a few minutes, Carnal Spirit warms up while remaining soft and elegant, driven by the sparkle of ginger and pink and black pepper, and the sensuality of cinnamon and cashmeran. Geranium and lily of the valley announced in the Spiritum Carnal Spirit composition are very discreet, which is always the case on my skin. However, as it evolves, Spiritum Carnal Spirit rounds off thanks to sandalwood, amber and vanilla, with an astonishing note of peach as a conclusion, perhaps in a nod to the inaugural osmanthus. Carnal Spirit corresponds perfectly to what is called a skin fragrance, perceptible by oneself and intimates.  Notes: frankincense, Pearadise®, ginger, black and pink pepper, Sichuan pepper, pine needle, jasmine, violet, cedarwood, Osmanthus Guilin DL®, clary sage, cashmeran, geranium, lily of the valley, nutmeg, cinnamon, musk, sandalwood, amber, vanilla, peach.

Spiritum Solar Soul – Background using MidJourney, montage ©Emmanuelle Varron.

Spiritum Solar Soul (Bertrand Duchaufour)
Number: 1 – Element: fire – Planet: Sun – Power: ambition.

Solar Soul was a standout choice for me because it is so “Duchaufour.” The perfumer’s signature is immediately recognizable and evokes so many of his fragrances that have captivated me over the years. Spiritum Solar Soul gets off to a flying start, with an amaretto-anise-clary sage trio rounded off by tonka bean. It’s mind-blowing in terms of sweetness, with an aromatic hint that gives it an incredible pop! As the minutes go by, this olfactory fire grows, fueled by dried fig and immortelle, which bring a solar and vibrant density, contrasted by a juicy note of fig milk. Then the fire subsides, Solar Soul reveals a delicate rose with a bewitching scent that stays on my wrist for a long time without fading. The drydown is a pure marvel of woods and balms that keeps Spiritum Solar Soul in a spiritual fire of incense, camphor with a touch of sweetness, then vanilla and benzoin.  Oud, sandalwood, and driftwood are akin to a landing strip after an adventurous trip close to the Sun. Exquisite and bewitching, Solar Soul is an explosive, burning fragrance. Notes: amaretto, anise, clary sage, aromatic freshness, rose, tea, fig milk, dried fig, immortelle absolute, sandalwood, tonka absolute, vanilla, benzoin, oud, incense, musk, driftwood.

 

Disclaimer: “Mille mercis” to Jonathan Dufour for the Spiritum Solar Soul bottle and the discovery set provided for this review. The opinions expressed are my own.

Emmanuelle Varron, Senior Editor

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Spiritum Solar Soul and Spiritum Carnal Spirit 100 ml bottle and Spiritum discovery set- Bottles ©Spiritum, Discovery set ©Emmanuelle Varron.

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