Floral
Woody
Notesamberambergrisjasminemuskorange blossompatchoulirosesandalwoodtuberose
Tags
#fresh
#powdery
#sexy
Style
for her
Heaven on earth: Alamut.
If we were to believe Marco Polo’s story - Alamut was the fortress and headquarters of the order of assassins. In Alamut among other things, according to Marco, the new recruits could experience the demo version of heaven. An assassin to be would be inebriates by some potion (even though Marco never mention which drug it was, highly likely it was hashish). Then the recruit would be taken to a pleasure garden with drinks, food and beautiful maiden. Afterwards the head of the order would explain that absolute loyalty and fearless determination would guarantee an afterlife of this kind.
Lorenzo Villorezi’s Alamut is an intense sensual rose resting on a cloud of ambergris.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Alamut suits an evening when conversation settles into close quarters and the pace slows. Its rose and orange blossom bring floral richness, while powdery musk and sandalwood suggest the softness of fabric against skin: a sensual presence without a sharp edge.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on the neck or forearms, leaving the floral opening room to settle into its powdery, woody base. Mild or cool weather is a natural setting for this warm composition; in hotter conditions, use a lighter application to keep the floral richness from feeling too enveloping.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to plush rose, powdery musk and warm woods rather than crisp citrus or austere florals. Alamut suits a taste for enveloping, sensual compositions in which orange blossom offers lift without displacing the amber-and-sandalwood softness.
Release year
2006
The nose
Lorenzo Villoresi composed Alamut. The Florence-based perfumer is known for richly textured compositions shaped by his interest in raw materials, travel and ancient cultures. His work ranges from the enveloping powderiness of Teint de Neige to the aromatic woods of Piper Nigrum; Alamut explores his more sumptuous floral, woody and musky register.
Lorenzo Villoresi’s story
Lorenzo Villoresi places the perfumer’s personal vision ahead of fashion trends. Rooted in Florence, the house combines bespoke perfumery, careful material selection and in-house production with an enduring fascination for the scents and cultures encountered through travel. Its idea of luxury is individual and understated rather than logo-led.
Alamut’s concept
Alamut takes its name from a legendary Middle Eastern place, but its composition is an imaginative journey rather than a literal reconstruction. The house invokes A Thousand and One Nights: moonlit gardens filled with rose, tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom, resting on woods, musk and ambergris imagery.
Extra info
Alamut was introduced with ruby-red packaging and uses the house’s signature hexagonal bottle. The collection extends beyond Eau de Toilette to Eau de Parfum, Perfume and Perfume in Oil. Its creator received the Prix François Coty in Alamut’s launch year; the award honored Villoresi, not the fragrance itself.
Notesamberambergrisjasminemuskorange blossompatchoulirosesandalwoodtuberose
Tags
#fresh
#powdery
#sexy
Style
for her
Heaven on earth: Alamut.
If we were to believe Marco Polo’s story - Alamut was the fortress and headquarters of the order of assassins. In Alamut among other things, according to Marco, the new recruits could experience the demo version of heaven. An assassin to be would be inebriates by some potion (even though Marco never mention which drug it was, highly likely it was hashish). Then the recruit would be taken to a pleasure garden with drinks, food and beautiful maiden. Afterwards the head of the order would explain that absolute loyalty and fearless determination would guarantee an afterlife of this kind.
Lorenzo Villorezi’s Alamut is an intense sensual rose resting on a cloud of ambergris.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Alamut suits an evening when conversation settles into close quarters and the pace slows. Its rose and orange blossom bring floral richness, while powdery musk and sandalwood suggest the softness of fabric against skin: a sensual presence without a sharp edge.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on the neck or forearms, leaving the floral opening room to settle into its powdery, woody base. Mild or cool weather is a natural setting for this warm composition; in hotter conditions, use a lighter application to keep the floral richness from feeling too enveloping.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to plush rose, powdery musk and warm woods rather than crisp citrus or austere florals. Alamut suits a taste for enveloping, sensual compositions in which orange blossom offers lift without displacing the amber-and-sandalwood softness.
Release year
2006
The nose
Lorenzo Villoresi composed Alamut. The Florence-based perfumer is known for richly textured compositions shaped by his interest in raw materials, travel and ancient cultures. His work ranges from the enveloping powderiness of Teint de Neige to the aromatic woods of Piper Nigrum; Alamut explores his more sumptuous floral, woody and musky register.
Lorenzo Villoresi’s story
Lorenzo Villoresi places the perfumer’s personal vision ahead of fashion trends. Rooted in Florence, the house combines bespoke perfumery, careful material selection and in-house production with an enduring fascination for the scents and cultures encountered through travel. Its idea of luxury is individual and understated rather than logo-led.
Alamut’s concept
Alamut takes its name from a legendary Middle Eastern place, but its composition is an imaginative journey rather than a literal reconstruction. The house invokes A Thousand and One Nights: moonlit gardens filled with rose, tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom, resting on woods, musk and ambergris imagery.
Extra info
Alamut was introduced with ruby-red packaging and uses the house’s signature hexagonal bottle. The collection extends beyond Eau de Toilette to Eau de Parfum, Perfume and Perfume in Oil. Its creator received the Prix François Coty in Alamut’s launch year; the award honored Villoresi, not the fragrance itself.