ELECTIMUSS
Puritas

2020

PERFUMER
Christian Provenzano

elemi
pink pepper
artemisia
saffron

frankincense
rose
tuberose absolute
geranium
ylang-ylang
jasmine

labdanum
patchouli
tonka
guaiac wood
vetiver
amber

‘This is a striking saffron and incense perfume with a floral heart and a warm leathery base. The frankincense and amber create a beautiful warm temple / church vibe, unfurling a rich floral heart of Indian tuberose and rose, ylang ylang and geranium. artemisia and elemi and pink pepper add hedonistic make a slightly medicinal top note balanced with a slightly resinous and leathery base of amber, tonka, patchouli and labdanum. Inspired by Vesta, the Roman goddess of purity, home and hearth. Her purity of heart and promise of fertility were symbolised in the eternal flames burning in her temples. Like its inspiration this fragrance has an eternal elegance, appeal and a lightness of touch.’ – Electimuss

Puritas instantly hit me as an frankincense bomb, but also with a lot of brightness. There’s a shampoo-like, eucalyptus-esque type of freshness to my nose here.

As incense can do, it has some honeyed aspects, but it stays on the green side. artemisia being a likely culprit from what I picked up on in the opening hour. Very refreshing, with that unique balmy, texture of the frankincense. More herbal than I’d expected.

Later it becomes warmer, slightly honeyed. I have the same experience with this as with any frankincense heavy scent; I think it’s intriguing, it smells almost magical, but I don’t quite love wearing it.