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In ancient Greece, Sparta was the
capital of Laconia, a region from which
the words "laconic" and "spartan"
derive. A region of strong men, sparse
with words. The strong and silent type.
The man of your dreams. Think Lawrence
of Arabia crossing the desert,
accompanied by Omar Sharif.
Or think of the concept behind the
fourth fragrance from New York
haberdasher, Odin. Inspired by the
Jordanian desert and the shifting sands
of history, Odin 04 Petrana explores the
mesmerizing allure of travel with this
multi-layered fragrance. You’re on camel
back - and a light floral breeze washes
over you: deep purple cassis and
coriander, infused with the sharpness of
pink pepper. Oasis? Omar? Mirage?
With Odin 04 Petrana, perfumer Jean
Claude Delville (the man behind Banana
Republic Classic (1995), Clinique Happy
(1997), Marc Jacobs Gardenia Splash
(2008), and numerous other well-loved
fragrances), has created an evocative
desertscape that beautifully captures
the allure and mystery of the desert:
its endless expanse punctuated by
flowers of mesmerizing beauty.
The middle note of Odin 04 Petrana is a
hypnotic twining of black iris and
violet leaf absolute, suffused with
garden heliotrope - and it is in this
heart note that Petrana beats loudest.
Its admonition: breathe deeply and fill
your lungs - with life.
Later, when you have arrived at your
destination and the desert sun has set,
wild orris root takes over with the
lingering earthiness of vetiver and
white musk. The desert night is cool and
your mind is a swirl of sensations. You
read Herodotus by the light of an oil
lamp. Tempus fugit - and 04 Petrana
reminds you to inhale the moment.
PRICE: $110 / 100 ml / 3.4 fl.
oz.
LINK:
ODIN: 04 Petrana |
