Monserrat

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From FZOTIC: Joyful and uplifting, Monserrat captures the essence of carefree summer vacations in the Mediterranean. This luscious and radiant fragrance opens with a burst of juicy grapefruit and fresh apricot skin. Green leaves and an unusual wet plaster note add an artistic touch as if you're strolling through a sun-warmed art gallery. Earthy carrot seed and a dash of osmanthus absolute - a flower often used to scent oolong tea - provide depth and intrigue. As it settles, Monserrat reveals a cheerful, bubbly muskiness reminiscent of a crisp white wine spritzer. It's the olfactory equivalent of biting into ripe stone fruit while basking in warm sunlight and gentle breezes. Bruno's Inspiration: When I created Monserrat, my second fragrance for a gallery show, I wanted to challenge myself. How could I reimagine a fruity-floral scent for grown-ups without resorting to candy-sweet notes?The answer came to me through Italian frescoes—those sun-faded murals painted directly onto wet plaster. I even named the fragrance after a soft apricot-orange paint color from the Williamsburg Paint Company.The heart of Monserrat is osmanthus absolute. It's tricky to work with—delightfully apricot-like but with an earthy undertone that needs careful balancing. This subtle earthiness grounds the fragrance, making it feel real and human.As I developed Monserrat, I imagined strolling through Mediterranean art galleries on a warm summer day, the scent of ripe fruit mingling with sun-warmed stone. It became more than just a perfume, it's a bottled memory of carefree, artful summers. Notes: Pink grapefruit, green leaves, carrot seed, osmanthus, jasmine, white musk, setting plaster Perfumer: Bruno Fazzolari Show more