Woody
Top Notesbergamotgingerjuniperpink pepper
Heartamberleathermagnoliaorris (iris root)
Base Notescedarsandalwoodtonka beansvetiver
Tags
#fresh
Style
unisex
After the famously troubled artist Vincent Van Gogh cut off his left ear, he admitted himself to an asylum in St Remy in Provence. This extrait is an olfactory portrait of a haunting painting of irises Van Gogh made during his recovery. The Irises depicts a tangle of purple-blue flowers, their stems rippling ribbons of green. The artwork’s dark vibrancy is echoed in the perfume, which explores the dry, leather aspect of iris root. Juniper and ginger keep the focus sharp at the top, before the whole picture emerges revealing amber, vetiver and woods.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
For an afternoon conversation that stretches into dusk, when crispness gives way to a more intimate warmth. Juniper and ginger bring an alert edge; dry iris, leather and woods suggest a composed presence with something less polished beneath it.
How to wear
The contrast of fresh juniper and warm woods makes mild or cooler weather a natural starting point. Begin with one or two sprays on skin, letting the iris and leather settle before adding more. In warmer conditions, keep application light so the amber and tonka do not outweigh the sharper opening.
Who it’s for
For those who prefer iris dry and leathery rather than softly powdery, and enjoy fresh openings over warm woody foundations. It suits a taste for textured, slightly austere fragrances, with tonka and amber providing a softer counterweight.
Release year
2019
The nose
Credited to Valérie Garnuch-Mentzel and Ilias Ermenidis. Ermenidis is a longstanding Firmenich perfumer whose work spans designer and niche fragrance, with a versatile approach to expressive floral, woody and ambery compositions.
Fugazzi’s story
Founded in Amsterdam by Bram Niessink, Fugazzi combines instinctive experimentation with a playful disregard for convention. Its gender-inclusive fragrances emphasize personality rather than prescribed identities, balancing craftsmanship with a willingness to take creative risks.
Saint Remy’s concept
Saint Remy takes its inspiration from Van Gogh’s Irises, painted during his stay at Saint-Paul in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The concept explores the tension between peace and chaos: the flowers’ vivid beauty becomes dry, leathery iris, set against the sharpness of ginger and the depth of amber and woods.
Extra info
Saint Remy is an extrait de parfum with a stated 30% concentration, and a matching body wash is available. Although its inspiration is a painting of flowers, the fragrance explores iris through its dry, leathery character.
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Top Notesbergamotgingerjuniperpink pepper
Heartamberleathermagnoliaorris (iris root)
Base Notescedarsandalwoodtonka beansvetiver
Tags
#fresh
Style
unisex
After the famously troubled artist Vincent Van Gogh cut off his left ear, he admitted himself to an asylum in St Remy in Provence. This extrait is an olfactory portrait of a haunting painting of irises Van Gogh made during his recovery. The Irises depicts a tangle of purple-blue flowers, their stems rippling ribbons of green. The artwork’s dark vibrancy is echoed in the perfume, which explores the dry, leather aspect of iris root. Juniper and ginger keep the focus sharp at the top, before the whole picture emerges revealing amber, vetiver and woods.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
For an afternoon conversation that stretches into dusk, when crispness gives way to a more intimate warmth. Juniper and ginger bring an alert edge; dry iris, leather and woods suggest a composed presence with something less polished beneath it.
How to wear
The contrast of fresh juniper and warm woods makes mild or cooler weather a natural starting point. Begin with one or two sprays on skin, letting the iris and leather settle before adding more. In warmer conditions, keep application light so the amber and tonka do not outweigh the sharper opening.
Who it’s for
For those who prefer iris dry and leathery rather than softly powdery, and enjoy fresh openings over warm woody foundations. It suits a taste for textured, slightly austere fragrances, with tonka and amber providing a softer counterweight.
Release year
2019
The nose
Credited to Valérie Garnuch-Mentzel and Ilias Ermenidis. Ermenidis is a longstanding Firmenich perfumer whose work spans designer and niche fragrance, with a versatile approach to expressive floral, woody and ambery compositions.
Fugazzi’s story
Founded in Amsterdam by Bram Niessink, Fugazzi combines instinctive experimentation with a playful disregard for convention. Its gender-inclusive fragrances emphasize personality rather than prescribed identities, balancing craftsmanship with a willingness to take creative risks.
Saint Remy’s concept
Saint Remy takes its inspiration from Van Gogh’s Irises, painted during his stay at Saint-Paul in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The concept explores the tension between peace and chaos: the flowers’ vivid beauty becomes dry, leathery iris, set against the sharpness of ginger and the depth of amber and woods.
Extra info
Saint Remy is an extrait de parfum with a stated 30% concentration, and a matching body wash is available. Although its inspiration is a painting of flowers, the fragrance explores iris through its dry, leathery character.