Teint De Neige (EdP)

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All about this fragrance

Vibe check

The mood is dressed and unhurried: the last touch of face powder before stepping out, its softness lingering around a collar. Rose and jasmine lend a composed, old-world intimacy, while the sweet powdery texture suits conversation at close quarters rather than a brisk, sporty setting.

How to wear

Try it first in mild or cool weather, when its sweet powdery texture is easier to balance. Begin with one light spray on the torso or back of the neck, allowing the floral-musk veil to settle before adding more. In warmer conditions, keep application restrained so the enveloping character does not feel too dense.

Who it’s for

For those drawn to cosmetic powder, vintage floral perfumes and soft, enveloping textures. It particularly suits a taste for rose and jasmine cushioned by heliotrope, tonka bean and musk, rather than sharp citrus, austere woods or transparent freshness.

Release year

2000

The nose

Lorenzo Villoresi is an independent Florentine perfumer whose work draws on travel, cultural history and a deep interest in aromatic materials. His compositions often build richly textured worlds around a distinct sensory idea, from the opulent Alamut to the luminous floral character of Dilmun. In Teint de Neige, he makes perfumed powder the central theme, surrounding it with flowers, heliotrope, tonka bean and musk.

Lorenzo Villoresi’s story

Lorenzo Villoresi approaches perfume as an imaginary journey through cultures, eras and memories. Rooted in Florence and bespoke perfumery, the house emphasizes in-house creation, careful material selection and enduring personal luxury rather than seasonal novelty.

Teint De Neige (EdP)’s concept

Teint de Neige grew from Villoresi’s fascination with Belle Époque optimism, Art Nouveau sensuality and the women depicted by Alphonse Mucha. He spent a year conceiving and refining the fragrance, drawing inspiration from period facial cosmetics, including rice powder and rose-scented iris powder. The finished composition translates that cosmetic imagery into enveloping powdery florals.

Extra info

Teint de Neige was celebrated as the house’s bestseller in its 25th-anniversary coverage. The collection includes distinct Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum, Perfume and perfume-in-oil formats; the historical iris-powder inspiration should not be confused with the current EdP note list, which does not include iris.