Nanban

An intoxicating, woody fragrance with a spicy, sensual opening and a lush, robust incense base. Historically inspired by the ancient commercial trade between Asia, Europe and the Americas. From Arquiste January 1618, a Japanese galleon, the Pacific Ocean: Following a diplomatic mission to the West, a galleon carrying a delegation of samurai charges through dark ocean currents. Loaded with a rare and precious cargo, the ship’s hull is redolent of sweet-smelling tropical woods, heady Spanish leather, frankincense, fine black pepper and other exotic ground spices — the intoxicating spirit of a singular, extraordinary voyage of discovery. Perfumer Rodrigo Flores Roux Notes Malabar black pepper, Persian saffron, black tea accord, Chinese osmanthus, coffee absolute, Spanish leather, sandalwood, myrrh, frankincense, styrax, copaiba balsam, cade