Few landmarks in history represent such a blend of olfactory delights as Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. With over 4,000 shops spread across more than 60 covered streets, it’s a veritable treasure trove of aromatic riches, from spice and tea markets to exotic fruits, leathers, and fine woods. The Spice Labyrinth is, as you might expect, a comprehensive journey through this famous and bustling market and its many flavors—a treasure trove of sweets, spices, woods, and more—but for those who appreciate the refinement of a softer note, we’re pleased to report that the experience is as smooth and luxurious as a palanquin ride. Coffee infused with cardamom, sweet cloves, and red nutmeg anchors the rich spice bouquet, while green galbanum and spicy lavender provide a bright and refreshing balance. Finally, a wave of soft, musky woods brings everything together in a surprisingly calming and cohesive fragrance, much like the Grand Bazaar itself. In other words, explore this maze as you please - we promise you will find your way to the other side.
Perfume ingredients
Editorial:
Tobacco, Turkish coffee beans, pineapple, labdanum
The heart of the fragrance:
Cloves, nutmeg, anise, cardamom, cinnamon, lavender, tonka beans
The rule:
Amber, sandalwood, vetiver, musk, oakmoss, cedarwood