A fragrance of transition and renewal, 16A Orchard captures the moment when everything begins to shift. Created to mark the reinvention of Aedes Perfumery and its move to Orchard Street on New York’s Lower East Side, the scent reflects a neighborhood alive with creativity, diversity and constant evolution. It is not simply a fragrance, but a quiet expression of grounding and new beginnings. Perfumer Frank Voelkl conceived 16A Orchard as a skin scent built around the idea of emotional balance. Earthy roots become unexpectedly airy, creating a composition that feels both centered and elusive. Ginger introduces a lively, questioning energy, while iris brings clarity with its cool, refined elegance. Quince and muguet add a soft luminosity, while cedarwood and tonka lend a dry, cashmere-like warmth. Hints of bergamot, lemon and cardamom weave through the structure, adding lift and movement without revealing themselves too quickly. The result is subtle yet distinctive, a fragrance that unfolds slowly and adapts beautifully to the wearer. Presented in the signature Aedes de Venustas fluted glass bottle with deep peacock blue accents and a matte black cap, 16A Orchard marks a defining chapter in the story of the brand and the city that inspired it. OLFACTIVE PYRAMID Top Notes: Bergamot, lemon, ginger cardamom Middle Notes: Quince, jasmine, lily of the valley Base Notes: Musk, suede, ambrox, tonka bean ADDITIONAL INFO Created in 2021 Perfumer: Frank Voelkl Unisex ABOUT THE BRAND AEDES DE VENUSTAS is turning a new page in the AEDES DE VENUSTAS story with the relaunch of the perfume collection in November 2021. The relaunch begins with a reintroduction of seven of the existing fragrances: its first, Signature (2012), Iris Nazarena (2013), Copal Azur (2014), Palissandre d’Or (2015), Cierge de Lune (2016), Grenadille d’Afrique (2016), and Pelargonium (2017). The finished works are presented in a re-designed fluted glass bottle marked by peacock blue accents, a matte black insignia-stamped cap, and a sleek yet weighty design that marks the next chapter in the AEDES DE VENUSTAS story. The particular peacock blue shade is a nod to the original location of AEDES PERFUMERY on Christopher Street, the birthplace of the brand and so much of its ethos.
