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COMPANY

OFFICINA

ESSENZE

DELLE
THE EXTRAIT COLLECTION IS A BOLD NEW STEP

TOWARDS EXCELLENCE IN ARTISTIC PERFUMERY

A NEW CHAPTER IN After more than two decades of successes
ITALIAN PERFUMERY with Eau de Cologne and Eau de Parfum,
Since 2001, Officina delle Essenze the Roman maison explores new olfactory
has been a landmark in Italian Artistic horizons, focusing on more precious and
perfumery. With the Extrait collection, structured compositions, that can offer
the brand reasserts its mission to take unequalled persistence and complexity.
Italian excellence into the world, through “We wanted to create something that further
fragrances that tell stories, emotions and uplifted out idea of artistic perfumery,”
landscapes. “Our objective is to continue explained Maurizio Lembo, founder of
to innovate, keeping intact our passion for Officina delle Essenze, “a collection that was
quality and the tradition of craftsmanship,” not only a blend of precious notes, but also an
Maurizio Lembo concluded. emotional journey.”

The Extrait collection; three fragrances, infinite emotions

The launch of the Extrait collection marks unforgettable historical period. “Barocco is
a crucial moment in the brand’s history. a declaration of love to Sicily and its baroque
Made up at the moment of three fragrances: soul, rich in contrasts and timeless beauty,”
Barocco, Shérdan and Geisha. The new Maurizio Lembo explained. “It is a fragrance
line represents the maximum of the that tells the story of a land unique of its kind,
concentration and craftsmanship. Each like the person who decides to wear it.”
Extrait comes in a new bottle in an exclusive
size of 50 ml and a concentration of 25-30%, Shérdan: strength and
showing the quality and refinement that freedom in a bottle Geisha: femininity in its purest form
distinguish these creations. Shérdan is a homage to the legendary Geisha celebrates the art of femininity
Shardana warriors and the wild beauty of through a fragrance which whispers rather
Barocco: an ode to opulence Sardinia. Composed by Maurizio Lembo, the than shouts. Floral notes of Jasmine,
Created by the nose Maria Celeste Lombardo fragrance combines marine and balsamic Orange Blossom and Geranium join
in collaboration with Moellhausen, Barocco notes like Star Anise and Wild Myrtle, Tuberose and a base of Vanilla and Amber,
is inspired by the magnificence of Sicilian evoking the salty breeze and essence of the creating a delicate and sophisticated
Baroque art. With notes of Sweet Orange, Mediterranean maquis. The base notes of fragrance. “With Geisha we tell the story of
Bitter Almond, Coffee and Amber, this Cedarwood and Malabar Sandalwood add the timeless beauty and grace of Japanese
gourmand fragrance is an invitation to depth and warmth. “With Shérdan we tell a story geishas, symbols of elegance and refinement.
live without compromises, channelling of strength and resistance, but also of freedom A tribute to femininity which enchants by its
the rebellious and spectacular soul of an and a close bond with wild nature,” Lembo adds. very presence,” Lembo explained.