Chromodoro

You’re in a 1960s living room where chrome lamps arc over low, sculpted sofas and everything feels new, sleek, and full of possibility.

The air is sharp with cut tomato leaf and green herbs, like a bowl of ripe fruit and leaves left on a modernist table. A gentle floral breeze softens the edges while hints of gin and rum recall late-night ideas sketched on glossy magazines. As time passes, warm woods, soft musk, and a touch of earth wrap around you like sunlight on brushed metal, intimate yet forward-looking. You might reach for this on days when you want to feel both nostalgic and ahead of your time, polished but playful.

Top: Basil Oil, Tomato Leaf, Angelica Root Oil, Blackcurrant Bud Absolute
Heart: Jasmine Absolute (Egypt), Juniper Berry Oil, Gin Accord, Rum Sfe, Wormwood
Base: Sandalwood, Musk, Vetiver

Astrophil & Stella, a fragrance house inspired by Sir Philip Sidney's poetic masterpiece, artfully melds celestial wonder with olfactory allure. This brand ingeniously marries astral terminology with sensory descriptors, creating an alchemical synergy that transcends the mundane.

The essence of this perfume house lies in its ability to transmute the ethereal beauty of the cosmos into tangible, aromatic experiences. Each fragrance serves as a conduit between the earthly and the divine, employing esoteric symbols to evoke a sense of mystical transformation.

At its core, Astrophil & Stella harnesses the enigmatic language of the stars to unveil the arcane enchantment inherent in their meticulously crafted scents. This harmonious fusion of astronomical fascination and perfumery expertise results in a collection that transcends mere fragrance, offering instead a sensory journey through the realms of charm and alchemy.

• Julien Rasquinet