SERPENSE Eau de Parfum 50ml

SERPENSE grew from a childhood dream in which a flower delivered the bite. Here the Garden of Eden is retold: the serpent becomes a bloom, venom turns to ivy and intoxication to absinthe. Lily, rose and apple soften the image only briefly; beneath them, desire and danger remain entwined, opening the way to an unexpected revelation.

SERPENSE turns a mythic image into an olfactory scene, balancing recognisable beauty with a more enigmatic tension.

The composition finds its key in two sides: lily, rose and apple; in counterpoint, ivy and artemisia. Recognition lies on one side and tension on the other.

You'll like it if: your ideal floral fragrance gives lily and rose a clear and purposeful role.

Not the best choice if: you are seeking a dark, smoky or leather-led scent in which flowers remain in the background.

Choose this if: you are looking for a floral idea with this note structure: lily, rose and apple; its fruit-led counterpoint makes the result less predictable.

Want to try this fragrance in a smaller size? A sample is included in the brand’s Discovery Set alongside samples of several other fragrances — to purchase the full set, click here.

Perfumer: Arturs Petersons

Fragrance Notes

Top notes: ivy, apple and artemisia

Middle notes: lily, absinthe and rose

Base notes: vetiver, Boswellia extract and white musk