Iperborea
Floral
Marine
Notescyclamenlily-of-the-valleymagnoliamimosasea salt
Tags
#clean
#fresh
Style
unisex
The legend of a happy island and eternal youth: there, beyond the north wind, in the perpetual spring, the fresh northerly breeze carries the scent of blossoming flowers searching for the first ray of sun in the morning dew. A vibrant fragrance of the freshest flowers with citrus notes and light fruity touches that opens up in a radiant heart of Lily of the valley, Magnolia, Mimosa and Cyclamen.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An early start, an open window, flowers still wet from the night: Iperborea suits a quiet, alert presence before the day gathers pace. Its cool spring florals and lightly saline character suggest composure without formality, leaving brightness rather than warmth in the space around the wearer.
How to wear
Reach for it in spring or mild summer weather, when its cool floral character feels especially natural. Start with two or three sprays on the neck and forearms; adjust to your skin rather than assuming a light concentration needs heavy application. In warmer conditions, keep the dose restrained to preserve the airy impression.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to lily-of-the-valley, cyclamen and luminous white flowers, with citrus lift rather than dense sweetness. It will appeal to wearers who enjoy green, lightly marine freshness and want a floral fragrance that feels cool and clear rather than plush or heady.
Release year
2010
The nose
Lorenzo Villoresi is the founder and perfumer of his namesake Florentine house. His work draws on a deep interest in raw materials, travel and ancient cultures, moving between the powdery softness of Teint de Neige and the richly layered oriental character of Alamut. In Iperborea, he explored a different temperature: a crisp, luminous floral composition conceived to feel fresh, almost cold, rather than warm and opulent.
Lorenzo Villoresi’s story
Lorenzo Villoresi approaches perfumery as an independent craft rooted in Florence, informed by Tuscan surroundings and encounters with Middle Eastern aromatic traditions. In-house production, careful attention to materials and a strong bespoke heritage underpin a vision of personal luxury expressed through scent rather than conspicuous branding.
Iperborea’s concept
Iperborea takes its name and inspiration from Hyperborea, the mythical land beyond the north wind. The house imagines it as an island of perpetual spring and eternal youth, where a northerly breeze carries the scent of newly opening flowers. During its development, Villoresi also invoked the aurora borealis, seeking an elusive, almost cold floral impression rather than enveloping floral richness.
Extra info
Despite its deliberately cool floral concept, Iperborea includes jasmine in its base, alongside orange blossom, musk and fragrant woods. It also extends beyond perfume: launch coverage included a lotion, shower gel and alcohol-free deodorant.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Capricious lily-of-the-valley
Notescyclamenlily-of-the-valleymagnoliamimosasea salt
Tags
#clean
#fresh
Style
unisex
The legend of a happy island and eternal youth: there, beyond the north wind, in the perpetual spring, the fresh northerly breeze carries the scent of blossoming flowers searching for the first ray of sun in the morning dew. A vibrant fragrance of the freshest flowers with citrus notes and light fruity touches that opens up in a radiant heart of Lily of the valley, Magnolia, Mimosa and Cyclamen.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An early start, an open window, flowers still wet from the night: Iperborea suits a quiet, alert presence before the day gathers pace. Its cool spring florals and lightly saline character suggest composure without formality, leaving brightness rather than warmth in the space around the wearer.
How to wear
Reach for it in spring or mild summer weather, when its cool floral character feels especially natural. Start with two or three sprays on the neck and forearms; adjust to your skin rather than assuming a light concentration needs heavy application. In warmer conditions, keep the dose restrained to preserve the airy impression.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to lily-of-the-valley, cyclamen and luminous white flowers, with citrus lift rather than dense sweetness. It will appeal to wearers who enjoy green, lightly marine freshness and want a floral fragrance that feels cool and clear rather than plush or heady.
Release year
2010
The nose
Lorenzo Villoresi is the founder and perfumer of his namesake Florentine house. His work draws on a deep interest in raw materials, travel and ancient cultures, moving between the powdery softness of Teint de Neige and the richly layered oriental character of Alamut. In Iperborea, he explored a different temperature: a crisp, luminous floral composition conceived to feel fresh, almost cold, rather than warm and opulent.
Lorenzo Villoresi’s story
Lorenzo Villoresi approaches perfumery as an independent craft rooted in Florence, informed by Tuscan surroundings and encounters with Middle Eastern aromatic traditions. In-house production, careful attention to materials and a strong bespoke heritage underpin a vision of personal luxury expressed through scent rather than conspicuous branding.
Iperborea’s concept
Iperborea takes its name and inspiration from Hyperborea, the mythical land beyond the north wind. The house imagines it as an island of perpetual spring and eternal youth, where a northerly breeze carries the scent of newly opening flowers. During its development, Villoresi also invoked the aurora borealis, seeking an elusive, almost cold floral impression rather than enveloping floral richness.
Extra info
Despite its deliberately cool floral concept, Iperborea includes jasmine in its base, alongside orange blossom, musk and fragrant woods. It also extends beyond perfume: launch coverage included a lotion, shower gel and alcohol-free deodorant.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Capricious lily-of-the-valley