Sacred Tobacco

Sacred Tobacco

Regular price €65,00
Capacity 20 gr
Olfactory notes
Head
Top notes
Absolute of blond tobacco from Virginia and Criollo


Heart
Heart notes
Indonesian Clove
Sri Lankan Cinnamon
Ancient Birch Tar
Bottom
Base notes
Vintage Civet and Castor Blend in Indian Sandalwood

Olfactory families
Family 1
Spicy
Family 2
Oriental
Inspirations

Sacred Tobacco by Extra Virgo is a tribute to the ancient rituals and sacred symbolism of tobacco. For millennia, tobacco has been used for its purifying properties and its role as a symbol of union and peace. This fragrance captures the essence of these spiritual traditions through a rich and mysterious composition.

The fragrance opens with two distinct tobacco absolutes: the sweet and fragrant Virginia Blond and the cigar-only Criollo, which brings a dark and intense depth. These tobacco notes are enhanced by smoky touches of aged birch, exotic spices such as Indonesian clove and Sri Lankan cinnamon, and sensual accents of civet and castoreum, blended with Indian sandalwood. The result is a hypnotic and captivating fragrance, evoking the sacred smoke that rises in ceremonies.

Produced in a limited series with exceptional natural ingredients, Sacred Tobacco is aged for several months before being bottled by hand in Italian crystal bottles, adorned with a black Carrara marble stopper. This fragrance is an invitation to a sensory journey to the heart of spirituality, capturing the mystical power of tobacco in a unique and timeless composition.

The perfumer: Michel Marin

Michele Marin is a passionate Italian perfume designer, whose rich and eclectic artistic journey shines through in each of his olfactory creations. His fascination with perfume began at the age of thirteen, marked by a powerful memory: the scent of "Jardin de Bagatelle" by Jean-Paul Guerlain. This moment, which captivated him and sharpened his senses, became the starting point of a life dedicated to olfactory emotions.

Before devoting himself to perfumery, Michele explored the world of cinema, theater, and opera, collaborating with masters such as Franco Zeffirelli and Marco Bellocchio. These artistic experiences forged his sensitivity and enriched his creative vocabulary, laying the foundations of his unique and immersive universe. Determined to transform his passion into art, he trained in Paris at Cinquième Sens, then in Italy with a confirmed nose, thus strengthening his skills in composition and technique.

His professional career led him to become director of the Bar à Parfums-Olfattorio in Florence and to collaborate with the Etro house. In 2013, Michele founded Infragranti Parfumeur, a workshop where he develops personalized fragrances and creates prestigious collaborations with fashion, hospitality and decoration brands. Over the years, he has collaborated with houses such as Roy Roger's, Anima Mundi, and Francesca Dell'Oro, and has designed room fragrances for iconic locations such as the Castello di Ama.

His talent is crowned with success: his creations, including "Animal Café" (Extra Virgo) and "Else" (Francesca Dell'Oro), were finalists at the Art and Olfaction Awards, establishing his work within niche artisanal perfumery. Today, Michele Marin is a perfumer appreciated for his intimate, poetic and sensory approach, mixing technique, emotion, and a deep respect for the quality of the natural materials that he carefully selects.

Extra virgo

Extra Virgo is an Italian artisanal perfume house founded by Prince Alex of Limbin and based in the Montecucchi Castle near Florence. It is distinguished by its small-batch creations, composed of exceptional quality ingredients, inspired by the rich cultural and botanical heritage of the region. Each fragrance is an exploration of the contrasts between the sacred and the profane, capturing the very essence of life.

The Forbidden Botanicals collection embodies this philosophy, revisiting historical and controversial plants, such as cannabis, cocoa and tobacco. These ingredients, once linked to ritual or medicinal uses, are here transformed into new and daring olfactory experiences. True to its values ​​of authenticity and precision, Extra Virgo designs each perfume with carefully selected raw materials and composes them by hand at the château.

The brand also highlights unique artistic collaborations, such as the Spirito Santo perfume extract, created in a limited edition with Carnale magazine. This fragrance, blending Italian citrus and Omani incense, celebrates the duality of light and shadow.

Extra Virgo thus offers contemporary perfumery rooted in Italian tradition, but turned towards innovation, offering a sensory exploration of plants and ancient rituals.

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