Montecristo is a Count of Domas, but it's also a small island in the Tuscan Arciplago (the younger sister of the famous Elba) famous for being a nature reserve and hosting several ruins, including the enchanting Castle of Montecristo. We were thinking of an old palace, and the smell of the thick walls—combined with the cozy, yet humble atmosphere one might expect from a hidden living room—made us think of the name Montecristo.
Montecristo was the second fragrance launched in the Opera collection. It was created by Delphine Thierry, who is also the nose behind Terralba. It is the only case, in our Opera perfume collection, where a nose was assigned to create two fragrances. With perfumer Delphine, we played a game of opposites: the fresh, invigorating atmosphere of a sunrise on a Mediterranean beach, and the intimate atmosphere of an ancient palace in the Tuscan countryside.
Perfume components
Editorial:
Ambrette seeds, rum
Heart of the perfume:
Tobacco leaves, celery seeds, labdanum, benzoin
The rule:
Oud, guaiac wood, cedarwood, patchouli, golden stones
