Love The Rose Scented perfume of Lightness and Darkness
On the first day of creation came light. Light after darkness; what a divine contrast. This opposition, this light versus dark, is so important that the arts have dedicated many years exploring it. From the Chiaroscuro painting period of 15th to 17th century art to the world of modern photography and film, light and its shadows have played an important role. But what does light or even darkness smell like? What does something as simple yet worldly as sunlight and shadow give off as scent? Acqua di Parma’s new fragrance Luce Di Rosa, explores the idea of the sunlight casting her brightness and leaving her shadow over the majestic Rose. This the latest in their collection from the Signatures of the Sun set of fragrances. Explore the notes that bring to life abstraction in both darkness and lightness. Find out more in Love The Rose Scented perfume of Lightness and Darkness. Image on left hand side Samantha Inman @rememberingtobreathe
The sun and the moon play the parts, the actors, in a sensorial performance of lightness and darkness on the set of the sky. It is the simplest form and most known version of Chiaroscuro, this Italian art form that celebrates light and dark within an image. These artworks express both brightness and darkness, light and shadow within a richly painted canvas.
The light from the sun, a most spectacular star, breathes life not just into paintings but also into humans and the world of flora and fauna. The moon gives time to rest and foster growth. The opposition of light and dark has been explored through not just Renaissance painting but also in film; think of the period in cinema known as Film Noir or in early photography with creators like László Moholy-Nagy, and his photo representations of light against shadow; and it has now been explored in perfumery.
Italian brand Acqua Di Parma has dedicated a whole set of perfumes to the power, magic, and beauty of the light giver, our sun. Nature’s wonder giving life, energy, and hope. This collection, The Signatures of the Sun, brightens our faces again with a new sun-inspired scent.
One such example of the sun’s utter magnificence is the art of the eclipse, here in her most Chiaroscuro. When the sun and moon meet in the sky, creating a light and dark drama. The theatrics of celestial bodies in their own Renaissance painting.
Imagine a set of majestic Roses on a day of an eclipse, bathed in dewy first light, fresh leaves, awakening from a soft demure sunlight. As the sun kisses the moon and presents a ‘golden ring’, the Rose spreads out its scent in awe. The golden glow of the sunlight dims, touching the soft petals of the Rose, turning soft shadows set on the ground to sharp.
A beautiful tango of lights and shadows happens, like cinematography. As the sun sets, the rose settles, closing her eyes and moving away until another bright morning.
In this new fragrance Luce di Rosa, the scent itself is a set, a stage upon which the interplay of light and shadow unfolds. The wearer becomes the protagonist, wearing the elegance of Rose in their heart, a character of vibrance and sophistication.
Experience the multifaceted emotion evoked by the scent. As the Bulgarian Rose silage leads people following its trial, like a spotlight follows the actor’s footsteps on a set.
The allure of this fragrance sets the audience’s attention as it opens with an invigorating citrus blend of Bergamot and Mandarin. It intensifies by the spicy nuances of fresh Black Pepper and Pink Pepper CO2 extract as it builds the character of the fragrance, alongside the subtle accents of Cardamom, setting the stage for a sensory olfactory journey. Here the morning brightness fizzes with citrus brightness and a hint of warm spice.
At its heart, Luce di Rosa flourishes with the noble Rose from Bulgaria, the climax of the masterpiece. This Rose, renowned for its intense freshness, is complemented by the verdant Geranium, creating a core that is both floral and profoundly rich. The centrepiece of the Rose warmed up with the golden warmth of the sun.
The heart also embodies the tension and freshness where the art of perfumery meets nature’s raw, organic beauty in vibrant, clean, and bright notes. This play of freshness and tension reminisces of Italian art of chiaroscuro effect where light and dark harmoniously coexist, and the luminescent rich Rose leaves an everlasting impression on the viewer’s mind. The heart brings the full elegance and romance of the rose to the fore.
The essence of subtle darkness comes alive in its base notes, which settle into a deep, grounding essence of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, and Cedarwood, all encompassed by the gentle, sensuous embrace of Musk nuances, crafting a finale that unveils the beauty of darkness.
On the days when the skies would be wrapped in a blanket of grey clouds. How will the days smell without our sun? A rare moment to admire the cosmic energy of the sun is the coming October 2nd, when the annual solar eclipse will take place, a time to seize the golden glow of the sun and rejoice in the lively scent of nature.
As we transition into autumn, sunshine will be more meaningful in our lives and others around us. In the days of grey, Acqua di Parma’s collection of ‘Signatures of Sun’ captures the energy of sun in a bottle and captures the drama of light and dark of classic Chiaroscuro with this new scent.
The latest addition, Luce Di Rosa, touches on the art of light and beautifully incorporates rich elements of rose in the fragrance. It joins the Signatures of the Sun Collection, alongside its other fragrances such as Yuzu, Osmanthus, Sakura, Lily of the Valley, and Magnolia Infinita, which capture the energy and interpretations of the sun in unique forms.
To find out about this new scent Luce Di Rosa, by Acqua Di parma please visit AcquaDiParma.com Here
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