A translucent, fruity scent unfurls with airy grace, like long stamens stretching toward the sky.
It awakens something within me: the part that dares to bloom freely, untethered from reality, alive in unexplored spaces―again and again.
The fragrance opens with the soft, fuzzy aroma of budding loquats, bursting with juicy freshness. Sweet and tangy notes of umeshu (plum wine) and white peach surround the upward reach of saffron stamens, which rise with a spirited energy.
A new texture emerges from the blend of salty saffron, accenting nutmeg, and the pairing of rose and blue chamomile. This textured heart rests on a clear floral base structured with jasmine and muguet (lily of the valley).
In the drydown, a soft woody base glows with orris from within. Transparent musk wraps the entire composition, preserving its pure, radiant impression from top to base.
| Type | Ozone Fruity Floral |
|---|---|
| Top Notes | loquat flowers and fruit, plum wine, davana oil, white peach base, heliotrope. |
| Middle Notes | jasmine absolute, muguet, nutmeg oil, rose essence, chamomile blue essence, Akaito saffronR absolute |
| Last Notes | iris absolute, olibanum resin, L-muscone, sandalwood |
This precious natural extract is derived from Akaito SaffronR, a domestically produced Japanese saffron of exceptional rarity. The unique scent of saffron is said to uplift the spirit and open the heart.
In late summer, saffron bulbs are carefully harvested. Even without soil, water, or fertilizer, they bloom boldly, drawing on their internal reserves.
While the delicate purple petals suggest fragility, the vibrant red stamens at the center stretch tall and strong. From these stamens, this rare natural saffron extract is obtained.
The scent of saffron itself is ozonic, spicy, and slightly salty. Though it may not stand out prominently in the composition, it forms the background structure of the fragrance―pushing, supporting, and imparting a fluid, expansive texture.
Akaito SaffronR is produced using a blend of cultivation techniques honed over 300 years in Japan and cutting-edge agricultural expertise. Its superior color, flavor, and safranal content far exceed international grading standards and continue to captivate top chefs and creators worldwide.
The original loquat accord balances the juicy freshness of the fruit with the gentle sweetness of its blossoms. Loquat flowers bloom in winter, releasing a sweet, baby-powder-like scent with heliotrope and anise nuances.
L-Muscone is a musky ingredient representing the optical isomer found in natural musk.
It gives the fragrance an elegant, warm, powdery musky note, enhancing the top note’s projection and adding dimension and refinement throughout the scent’s evolution.
