Aedes de Venustas 16A Orchard Eau de Parfum 100 ml is a spicy unisex perfume. Do you remember what it feels like when your life is about to change? And its scent? 16A Orchard Eau de Parfum 100 ml marks a moment of rebirth, a skin perfume that adapts to chi wears it with revered and natural roots. It was commissioned to celebrate the reinvention of Aedes Parfumery and its move to 16A Orchard Street in New York's Lower East Side, a vibrant area that attracts a trendy and diverse crowd, dove galleries, skaters, cafes and small exclusive shops create energy and excitement. In 2021, it has taken on a deeper meaning for the founders of Aedes de Venustas, Robert Gerstner and Karl Bradl. “Every single soul has gone through a major change in their life,” says Gerstner. “During this time, we have rooted ourselves here, in this neighborhood that represents the change of New York. Without knowing it, we have created something much more important.” Not just a smell, but a feeling. Something that feeds and then grows. “Using natural root ingredients like ginger and iris reconnects us to our earth, making us feel grounded and centered,” says perfumer Frank Voelkl. But rather than acknowledging a single note or fragrance category, 16A Orchard presents itself as a bit of a mystery. “You don’t immediately know what to do, and that’s what makes it interesting,” says Gerstner. “You can’t put your finger on the sore spot. That’s also the essence of the Lower East Side. It teaches you to think—and live—outside the box.” Earthy materials become airy in Voelkl’s hands. Ginger raises questions, leads you astray. Iris brings us back to the center of attention, revealing cold but delicate qualities. Quince and muguet amplify the roots. Dry cedarwood and cashmere-like tonka create a spicy and dry roundness for the more ephemeral notes of bergamot, lemon, cardamom and jasmine.
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