Allégorie de L'Été

Afternoon sunlight shimmers over a terrace, caught between laughter and indolence.

The air hums with bittersweet chinotto and a glint of aldehyde, bright as glass in the sun. Behind it, wild hay and fennel stir in a warm breeze, carrying a dry, herbal whisper that feels both rural and theatrical. Immortelle lends its golden spice, edged with tobacco and resin, like skin warmed after dancing too long. Myrrh and labdanum unfurl slowly afterwards, soft as dusk settling over painted shutters. Light turns amber; the day lingers, playful and imperfect—summer as memory, remembered through warmth on the skin.

Notes: Chinotto, Aldehyde, Immortelle, Cinnamon, Labdanum, Fennel, Hay

Miskeo Parfums is an independent, handcrafted and small-batch perfume house based in Berlin, Germany, creating gender-neutral fragrances that invite wearers to explore scent beyond traditional categories. Founded by Montréal-born perfumer Marie‑Pierre Blanchette, the brand reflects a background in the humanities and design, as well as a self-taught approach to perfumery developed over several years of experimentation. The name Miskeo is inspired by the Latin verb “miscēo,” meaning “to mix” or “to blend,” echoing the house’s focus on carefully composed material combinations and minimalist constructions. Miskeo Parfums embraces an inclusive, de-gendered approach to fragrance, actively working to deconstruct oppressive norms in language and aesthetics.

• Marie‑Pierre Blanchette