Ashoka is a 2013 release from perfume house Neela Vermeire Créations and perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour. Ashoka is a woody aromatic fragrance with a scent profile of: fruity, woody, floral, green, amber, fresh, sweet, powdery, warm, spicy, and leather accords.
From Neela Vermeire:
"Imperialist Buddhist.
Inspired by a legendary ruler, Ashoka is a tribute to an emperor who was conquered by his own compassion at the moment his victory was assured.
He converted to Buddhism and devoted the rest of his life spreading the Buddha's teachings, to truth, to justice and to compassion for all living creatures beneath the sun.
His own evolution from ruthless conqueror to benevolent emperor is reflected in Ashoka's journey from the fierce opening to a softly floral heart and the gentle embrace of its richly complex dry down."
Top Notes:
Lotus, Rose, Water Hyacinth, Fig Leaf, Parsley Leaf
Heart Notes:
Osmanthus absolute, Cassie absolute (acacia farnesiana), Iris, Incense essence, Jasmine sambac, Fig milk, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang
Base Notes:
Fir Balsam absolute, Myrrh, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Vanilla accord, Ambergris, Birch, Haitian Vetiver, Leather, Styrax, Heliotrope
"As a perfume connoisseur, Neela had a keen awareness of the difference good natural raw materials can make. She began her work with Bertrand Duchafour by giving him free rein to use a costly pallet of attars and resins that would do justice to the sensual splendors of the east-west connections. The result? Several formulas rich with natural oudh, rose and jasmine essentials, real sandalwood and other flowers and spices at concentrations that would frankly be considered ridiculous by commercial standards. You will recognize these superior ingredients - from the first spritz to the lengthy dry-down."
Note: Samples are sold by the 1ml. You may purchase up to 2ml. Samples of 1ml or less will come in a glass vial with a dabber. Samples larger than 1ml will come in small glass spray bottles. All samples will be consolidated unless expressly requested otherwise.
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