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Call me jaded ( Black Jade by Lubin look it up) but if I had a pound for every perfumer who told me they were inspired to become such by picking roses in their grandmother’s garden I would have £26. Being a perfum buyer and writing about perfume you hear every back story, some are more interesting than others, but none more riveting than that of Filippo Sorcinelli , a literal modern day renaissance man. When his charming colleague proudly explained his astounding story at the recent Pitti Fragranze fragrance fair in Florence, I was immediately captivated by the brand. The multi- talented painter, musician, creative director, photographer, graphic designer and artist has also made vestments for two popes; Benedetto XVI and Francesco. When packing the ceremonial garments for delivery Sorcinelli started scenting the boxes, and lo another career avenue opened for the creative powerhouse. As you would imagine his brand Unum is impeccably presented and the scents are sublime. To try...

We experience Baraonda: the new fragrance from Nasomatto "Baraonda bursts on the tongue like a taste explosion, almost like biting into a liqueur drenched fruit, through a subtle layer of dark velvety chocolate." "The scent sensation is like that of arriving at a party, through the doorway past the roses in the hall and the bubbles bursting from crystal champagne coupes. There is a lot going on; chatter and laughter, you do not know which way to look. The atmosphere is thick and you can smell something vaguely familiar; barrel aged brandy, perhaps a wisp of oud as a guest glides by?   Later as the party dies down and the room dims as the candles slowly extinguish you are left in an intimate environment; chatting with an elegant new friend, snuggled safely on an old leather sofa." "Elegant, sophisticated, complicated and unique. Everything one would expect from Nas...