Leather
Spicy
Notesincenseleathersmokespicesvetiver
Tags
#fresh
Style
unisex
A fresh, radiant, suggestive fragrance reminiscent of ancient adventures across unknown seas and countries, in search of mythical lands.
Rich in rare and precious scents, where citrus, spices, flowers and mysterious resins accompany captivating notes of Leather and Vetiver.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Theseus suits a purposeful afternoon spent exploring an unfamiliar city on foot. Citrus and green notes suggest movement and open air, while the leather–vetiver core lends a composed, slightly rugged presence when the pace slows and conversation moves closer.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the citrus and spices to settle into the leather, vetiver and resinous base before adding more. Mild spring or autumn weather is a natural starting point for this balance of brightness and depth; use a lighter application in heat to keep the richer facets discreet.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy freshness with texture rather than a purely citrus scent. Theseus will appeal to lovers of dry vetiver, peppery spices and leather who welcome floral softness and resinous warmth without an overtly gourmand character.
Release year
2011
The nose
Lorenzo Villoresi is a Florentine perfumer whose work draws on philosophical inquiry, travel and a fascination with aromatic materials. His compositions often weave spices, woods, resins and musks into richly textured fragrances, from the powdery softness of Teint de Neige to the enveloping warmth of Alamut. In Theseus, he brings that material richness into a brighter composition built around citrus, leather and vetiver.
Lorenzo Villoresi’s story
Lorenzo Villoresi approaches perfume as a translation of cultures, memories and imagined landscapes into scent. The Florentine house combines hands-on production and carefully chosen materials with a classical visual identity, favouring personal, expressive luxury over spectacle.
Theseus’s concept
Theseus takes its name from the Greek hero associated with defeating the Minotaur. Its inspiration extends beyond a single myth to ancient voyages across unfamiliar seas in search of legendary lands. Bright citrus and spices introduce the journey, while leather, vetiver and resins give the composition a darker, earthbound counterweight.
Extra info
Vetiver appears in both the heart and base of the official note structure, reinforcing its central role alongside leather. The composition also includes iris, clary sage, cistus and agarwood, giving its fresh opening an unusually varied aromatic backdrop.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Heroes, Gods, & Monsters
Notesincenseleathersmokespicesvetiver
Tags
#fresh
Style
unisex
A fresh, radiant, suggestive fragrance reminiscent of ancient adventures across unknown seas and countries, in search of mythical lands.
Rich in rare and precious scents, where citrus, spices, flowers and mysterious resins accompany captivating notes of Leather and Vetiver.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Theseus suits a purposeful afternoon spent exploring an unfamiliar city on foot. Citrus and green notes suggest movement and open air, while the leather–vetiver core lends a composed, slightly rugged presence when the pace slows and conversation moves closer.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the citrus and spices to settle into the leather, vetiver and resinous base before adding more. Mild spring or autumn weather is a natural starting point for this balance of brightness and depth; use a lighter application in heat to keep the richer facets discreet.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy freshness with texture rather than a purely citrus scent. Theseus will appeal to lovers of dry vetiver, peppery spices and leather who welcome floral softness and resinous warmth without an overtly gourmand character.
Release year
2011
The nose
Lorenzo Villoresi is a Florentine perfumer whose work draws on philosophical inquiry, travel and a fascination with aromatic materials. His compositions often weave spices, woods, resins and musks into richly textured fragrances, from the powdery softness of Teint de Neige to the enveloping warmth of Alamut. In Theseus, he brings that material richness into a brighter composition built around citrus, leather and vetiver.
Lorenzo Villoresi’s story
Lorenzo Villoresi approaches perfume as a translation of cultures, memories and imagined landscapes into scent. The Florentine house combines hands-on production and carefully chosen materials with a classical visual identity, favouring personal, expressive luxury over spectacle.
Theseus’s concept
Theseus takes its name from the Greek hero associated with defeating the Minotaur. Its inspiration extends beyond a single myth to ancient voyages across unfamiliar seas in search of legendary lands. Bright citrus and spices introduce the journey, while leather, vetiver and resins give the composition a darker, earthbound counterweight.
Extra info
Vetiver appears in both the heart and base of the official note structure, reinforcing its central role alongside leather. The composition also includes iris, clary sage, cistus and agarwood, giving its fresh opening an unusually varied aromatic backdrop.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Heroes, Gods, & Monsters