A luminous tribute to memory and imagination, Alphée captures the crystalline light of Corsica and the poetic spirit of Alpheus, the mythic river that flows toward the sea. Composed by perfumer Christophe Sheldrake, this creation honors Alphée Dubois -Grand Prix de Rome laureate and spiritual father of Spoturno - through a voyage scented with salt, stone, and sun. Inspired by Coleridge’s “Kubla Khan,” Sheldrake envisions the sacred river as a mineral current, alive with Mediterranean citrus, myrtle leaves, and juniper berries - a hymn to the sea breeze and rugged Corsican cliffs. Spiced with pink pepper, coriander, and nutmeg, the freshness deepens into a solar heart of jasmine and orange blossom, before drifting into a serene trail of vetiver, ambrofix, and soft musks. A fragrance of light and legacy - Alphée celebrates the eternal dialogue between water and stone, memory and myth. Perfumer Christophe Sheldrake began his career at Charabot in Grasse before joining Chanel, where his refined artistry took shape. Renowned for his visionary work with Serge Lutens, Sheldrake brings his poetic precision and bold experimentation to Spoturno, blending heritage and innovation in perfect harmony. OLFACTIVE NOTES Top Notes: Bergamot, bitter orange, mandarin, myrtle leaves, juniper berries Middle Notes: Jasmine grandiflorum, neroli, pink pepper, coriander, nutmeg Base Notes: Vetiver, ambrofix, musks ABOUT SPORTUNO Spoturno is a company founded by Véronique Spoturno, whose mission is to perpetuate the exceptional olfactory work of her great-grandfather, François Spoturno, known as Coty, founder of modern perfumery. Drawing from an inexhaustible source of inspiration, the house seeks to transcend Coty’s innovative, pioneering, and audacious spirit to create new masterpieces for today. As the bearer of this prestigious heritage—holder of the family name, coat of arms, and the original formulas of nearly all her ancestor’s creations—Véronique Coty brings together experts and passionate artisans to build a French Haute Parfumerie brand rooted in authenticity, meaning, and commitment. Faithful to the visionary, aesthetic, and daring spirit of her great-grandfather, she continues to write a new chapter in this remarkable legacy. An exceptional brand DNA with rare assets and global resonance, Spoturno embodies the values of modern luxury: artistic excellence, innovation, and the enduring beauty of true craftsmanship.
