Kashnoir
Cécile Zarokian
Narcotics flowers, psychotropic herbs and haunted spices are the main ingredients of Kashnoir, the eleventh fragrance of Laboratorio Olfattivo, created after embarking on a long journey in search of the most forbidden and mysterious East. More than a fragrance, Kashnoir is a softly lethal drug, that obscures reason and stuns the senses. A powerful scent, which leads to oblivion, almost dangerous to the wearer.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Kashnoir suits the unhurried intimacy of an evening spent talking at close quarters. Its rose and heliotrope suggest the powdery formality of a dressing table, while benzoin and patchouli give that polished impression a warmer, more sensual weight.
How to wear
The powdery, resinous base lends itself to cooler weather, when benzoin and vanilla can feel enveloping rather than heavy. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing for a measured presence; in warmer conditions, apply more lightly to keep the sweet floral richness in balance.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to powdery florals, balsamic sweetness and vintage perfume textures. Kashnoir will especially appeal to wearers who enjoy rose and heliotrope grounded by earthy patchouli, and prefer aromatic complexity to a purely sugary floral.
Release year
2013
The nose
Cécile Zarokian is an independent perfumer known for richly textured compositions, expressive spices and enveloping amber accords. Her work includes Amouage’s Epic Woman and Material. In Kashnoir, aromatic herbs and luminous florals meet a substantial, powdery base, reflecting her skill in balancing contrast with depth.
Laboratorio Olfattivo’s story
Laboratorio Olfattivo treats perfume as an artistic practice rather than a response to market trends. Under Roberto Drago’s creative direction, perfumers develop ideas rooted in memories, journeys and emotions, with freedom to express their individual styles. Understated packaging keeps attention on the composition and its materials.
Kashnoir’s concept
Created as Laboratorio Olfattivo’s eleventh fragrance, Kashnoir marked the house’s first collaboration with Cécile Zarokian. Its concept imagines a journey into a mysterious, forbidden East through intoxicating flowers, herbs and spices. This is a creative narrative rather than a documented journey, translated into aromatic lavender, spiced florals and a enveloping resinous base.
Extra info
Kashnoir belongs to the house’s Classic Collection Nera and is offered in 30 ml and 100 ml bottles. Its floral heart includes orange-blossom absolute alongside rose and coriander, adding a spiced dimension to its characteristic powdery base.
Cécile Zarokian
Narcotics flowers, psychotropic herbs and haunted spices are the main ingredients of Kashnoir, the eleventh fragrance of Laboratorio Olfattivo, created after embarking on a long journey in search of the most forbidden and mysterious East. More than a fragrance, Kashnoir is a softly lethal drug, that obscures reason and stuns the senses. A powerful scent, which leads to oblivion, almost dangerous to the wearer.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Kashnoir suits the unhurried intimacy of an evening spent talking at close quarters. Its rose and heliotrope suggest the powdery formality of a dressing table, while benzoin and patchouli give that polished impression a warmer, more sensual weight.
How to wear
The powdery, resinous base lends itself to cooler weather, when benzoin and vanilla can feel enveloping rather than heavy. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing for a measured presence; in warmer conditions, apply more lightly to keep the sweet floral richness in balance.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to powdery florals, balsamic sweetness and vintage perfume textures. Kashnoir will especially appeal to wearers who enjoy rose and heliotrope grounded by earthy patchouli, and prefer aromatic complexity to a purely sugary floral.
Release year
2013
The nose
Cécile Zarokian is an independent perfumer known for richly textured compositions, expressive spices and enveloping amber accords. Her work includes Amouage’s Epic Woman and Material. In Kashnoir, aromatic herbs and luminous florals meet a substantial, powdery base, reflecting her skill in balancing contrast with depth.
Laboratorio Olfattivo’s story
Laboratorio Olfattivo treats perfume as an artistic practice rather than a response to market trends. Under Roberto Drago’s creative direction, perfumers develop ideas rooted in memories, journeys and emotions, with freedom to express their individual styles. Understated packaging keeps attention on the composition and its materials.
Kashnoir’s concept
Created as Laboratorio Olfattivo’s eleventh fragrance, Kashnoir marked the house’s first collaboration with Cécile Zarokian. Its concept imagines a journey into a mysterious, forbidden East through intoxicating flowers, herbs and spices. This is a creative narrative rather than a documented journey, translated into aromatic lavender, spiced florals and a enveloping resinous base.
Extra info
Kashnoir belongs to the house’s Classic Collection Nera and is offered in 30 ml and 100 ml bottles. Its floral heart includes orange-blossom absolute alongside rose and coriander, adding a spiced dimension to its characteristic powdery base.
