Floral
Noteselemifrankincenselilylinseedmyrrhoakmosspink pepperterebinth
Tags
#clean
#fresh
Style
unisex
The abandoned chapel of a Cistercian abbey. Cold stone walls, covered in moss. The waxen wood of ornate pews, the linseed oil of an unfinished painting. Myrrh and frankincense linger in the air, along with . spicy white lilies. The subtle scent of golden pollen mingles with that of solemn green leaves. The call of the divine.
Perfumer: Hugo Lambert
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
A quiet afternoon absorbed in restoring an old painting: green lily stems, the suggestion of linseed oil and cool stone frame a patient, inward-looking mood. Its floral freshness keeps the chapel imagery from feeling heavy, creating a composed presence suited to unhurried company.
How to wear
The cool floral and mossy profile suggests mild spring or autumn weather. Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the lily, resins and waxed-wood facets to settle together. In warmer conditions, apply lightly to keep the freshness in focus rather than the resinous texture.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to green white florals, incense and unusual material textures rather than sugary bouquets. It suits a taste for contemplative perfumes in which lily freshness shares space with moss, waxed wood and the suggestion of cold stone.
Release year
1900 (or 1910), reissued 2012
Collaborators
Hugo Lambert helped guide the revival by gathering vintage extracts, documents and advertisements to support the reconstruction work. He also described the creative changes made to Relique d’Amour, including reducing the original’s lily-of-the-valley emphasis and adding incense.
Oriza L. Legrand’s story
Oriza L. Legrand treats its historical archive as material for living perfumes rather than exact replicas. Its revived compositions preserve distinctive period imagery while adapting selected formulas for contemporary wear, supported by artisanal French production and a house-led identity rather than star-perfumer promotion.
Relique d'Amour’s concept
Relique d’Amour was among the revived house’s first four fragrances. Its modern composition interprets an abandoned Cistercian abbey chapel through moss-covered stone, waxed wood, linseed oil, lingering incense and peppery white lilies. The re-edition adapts the historical perfume rather than reproducing it unchanged, with less emphasis on lily-of-the-valley and the addition of incense.
Extra info
Linseed oil and waxed wood are deliberate parts of the official scent vocabulary, tying the composition to painting materials and chapel furnishings. Relique d’Amour also appears in the house’s collection as a room fragrance and a vegetable-based soap made in Marseille.
Celebrity connection
Clara Luciani has named Relique d’Amour among her personal fragrances, alternating it with Tison by Antoinette Poisson. Her stated appreciation includes their distinctive character and retro bottles; this is a personal preference, not a confirmed paid endorsement.
Noteselemifrankincenselilylinseedmyrrhoakmosspink pepperterebinth
Tags
#clean
#fresh
Style
unisex
The abandoned chapel of a Cistercian abbey. Cold stone walls, covered in moss. The waxen wood of ornate pews, the linseed oil of an unfinished painting. Myrrh and frankincense linger in the air, along with . spicy white lilies. The subtle scent of golden pollen mingles with that of solemn green leaves. The call of the divine.
Perfumer: Hugo Lambert
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
A quiet afternoon absorbed in restoring an old painting: green lily stems, the suggestion of linseed oil and cool stone frame a patient, inward-looking mood. Its floral freshness keeps the chapel imagery from feeling heavy, creating a composed presence suited to unhurried company.
How to wear
The cool floral and mossy profile suggests mild spring or autumn weather. Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the lily, resins and waxed-wood facets to settle together. In warmer conditions, apply lightly to keep the freshness in focus rather than the resinous texture.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to green white florals, incense and unusual material textures rather than sugary bouquets. It suits a taste for contemplative perfumes in which lily freshness shares space with moss, waxed wood and the suggestion of cold stone.
Release year
1900 (or 1910), reissued 2012
Collaborators
Hugo Lambert helped guide the revival by gathering vintage extracts, documents and advertisements to support the reconstruction work. He also described the creative changes made to Relique d’Amour, including reducing the original’s lily-of-the-valley emphasis and adding incense.
Oriza L. Legrand’s story
Oriza L. Legrand treats its historical archive as material for living perfumes rather than exact replicas. Its revived compositions preserve distinctive period imagery while adapting selected formulas for contemporary wear, supported by artisanal French production and a house-led identity rather than star-perfumer promotion.
Relique d'Amour’s concept
Relique d’Amour was among the revived house’s first four fragrances. Its modern composition interprets an abandoned Cistercian abbey chapel through moss-covered stone, waxed wood, linseed oil, lingering incense and peppery white lilies. The re-edition adapts the historical perfume rather than reproducing it unchanged, with less emphasis on lily-of-the-valley and the addition of incense.
Extra info
Linseed oil and waxed wood are deliberate parts of the official scent vocabulary, tying the composition to painting materials and chapel furnishings. Relique d’Amour also appears in the house’s collection as a room fragrance and a vegetable-based soap made in Marseille.
Celebrity connection
Clara Luciani has named Relique d’Amour among her personal fragrances, alternating it with Tison by Antoinette Poisson. Her stated appreciation includes their distinctive character and retro bottles; this is a personal preference, not a confirmed paid endorsement.