Filippo Sorcinelli - Opus 1144 - niche perfume
Opus 1144 is arguably Filippo Sorcinelli's most iconic fragrance and, for many enthusiasts, serves as the gateway into the world of UNUM.The true smell of Gothic, which begins with the laying of the first stone of the basilica of Saint Denis at the gates of Paris in 1144. A milestone widely regarded as the symbolic beginning of Gothic architecture. Powdery iris, bright citrus notes, and rich resins blend seamlessly with warm vanilla, leather, and sandalwood. The fragrance evokes light streaming through stained-glass windows, the coolness of ancient stone walls, and the profound silence of a sacred space. It is elegant, majestic, and deeply contemplative a truly remarkable olfactory interpretation of Gothic architecture, and one of the finest ever created.
extrait de parfum / 100 ml / unisex
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Top notes: White musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Ambergris, Leather
Middle notes: Benzoin, Cashmerwood, Orchid, Iris
Base notes: Lemon, Mandarin, Jasmine, Elemi
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Filippo Sorcinelli is an Italian artist, perfumer, organist, and the founder of the eponymous niche fragrance house. Born in the Marche region of Italy, he has pursued a career at the intersection of art, music, and spirituality from its very beginning. In 2001, he established the LAVS atelier, specializing in the creation of liturgical vestments and sacred objects. His work in this field has included collaborations with the Vatican, most notably the design of liturgical vestments for Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis.
His fascination with fragrance ultimately led him to create his own perfume house, which quickly earned recognition as one of the most respected names in the world of niche perfumery. His debut fragrance, LAVS, achieved iconic status for its remarkably authentic evocation of a cathedral's atmosphere, capturing the solemn beauty of incense-filled liturgical ceremonies.
Sorcinelli draws inspiration from architecture, music, religious symbolism, and the complexity of human emotion. His fragrances are celebrated for their artistic depth, originality, and fearless departure from conventional perfumery. Each creation is conceived as an immersive narrative or sensory experience, designed to evoke profound emotional resonance. Through his singular artistic vision, Filippo Sorcinelli has established himself as one of the most influential and distinctive figures in contemporary artistic perfumery.