Kismet Olfactive République (Paris) Eau de Parfum

In the rhythm of République, you find yourself amidst the pulse of Paris—a mosaic of granite pavements and whispers of aged leather.

Here, the air carries the weight of history and the grit of rebellion, mingling with the quiet allure of dusty books and smudged newsprint. Locals linger, their lives etched into the bronze lion’s watchful gaze, while incense curls upward like fleeting dreams. Vanilla traces drift through the air, softening the sharp edges of camaraderie and solitude.

This is not a place to pass through—it’s a crossroads where stories are born, bound by liberty and fraternity, and carried forward by those who dare to belong.

Top: Galbanum, Red Mandarin
Heart: Tobacco, Leather, Iris
Base: Patchouli, Vanilla, Cedarwood

Kismet Olfactive, a New York City-based fragrance studio, was founded by bohemian-perfumer Shabnam Tavakol.

Drawing inspiration from her background as the daughter of Iranian immigrants and the concept of “kismet” (fate) from the Persian “qismat,” Shabnam translates life’s serendipitous moments into wearable scents.

The brand’s creations include the Common Ground collection, now available to experience in person at Stéle, and the celebrated Classic collection.