It was in the heart of London, at the end of the 1960s, that Nino Amaddeo and Zoé Coste had the idea of creating a costume jewelry brand together. Then, these travel enthusiasts did not hesitate to journey across the entire planet in search of precious stones, so as to design jewelry pieces that were always highly colorful, in a purely bohemian-chic style. Even today, this love for distant lands endures. It can be felt, moreover, in all of Réminiscence's perfumes. In 2022, the house invites us to set down our bags in the Middle East, with the release of a new unisex fragrance: Oriental Dream.
In 2022, the house Réminiscence takes us on a journey. This time, gone is its emblematic scent inspired by suntan lotion. Réminiscence sets course for an entirely different part of the globe: the Middle East. Its perfume Oriental Dream invites you to be part of the captivating journey! Presented in a 100 ml bottle, it is intended for both men and women and is crafted like a mysterious dream. So, what does this concentrate of warm and sensual aromas conceal? Here are the details of its composition...
Oriental Dream by Réminiscence, a woody and sun-kissed start
What could be more emblematic of the Middle East than its brilliant blue sky and its ever-present sun? Thus, Oriental Dream by Réminiscence gives pride of place to luminosity and exoticism right from its top notes. For this, the perfume relies on an opulent and generous flower: ylang-ylang. Powerful and elusive, it is also appreciated for its spicy breath. Close to carnation, this white flower is nevertheless softened by cashmere wood. Used in perfumery since the 1990s, this raw material is at once soft, sensual, warm and balsamic. As refined as it is mysterious, it immediately opens the way to a voluptuous setting.
The mysterious and spicy heart of Oriental Dream by Réminiscence
In the heart of Oriental Dream, Réminiscence decides to amplify the spicy side introduced by ylang-ylang. Here, clove is ever-present. Delivering comforting aromas similar to those of gingerbread, it possesses a suave flavor, akin to that found in mulled wine. Widely used in oriental perfumes as a heart note, clove unfolds here its rising, warm and camphorous scent. It wraps itself in benzoin resin, slightly more fruity, vanilla-like and sweet. Some would even say that this ingredient recalls the appetizing breath of cocoa. Incense wood, in turn, releases its effluvia. Spicy and peppery, it evokes tree bark or even aged wood, whose scent very often finds its way inside mosques. This ensemble helps set a typically oriental scene, where spices blend with ancient, sculptural woods.
The luxurious amber base notes of Oriental Dream
To perfect its formula, Réminiscence relies on one of the noblest ingredients in the entire perfumer's palette: oud wood. A new classic of perfumery, it sells for a fortune and delights the noses of connoisseurs. Smoky, this odorous resin evokes the precious woods used for millennia for therapeutic and spiritual purposes in the eastern part of the globe. Sandalwood, for its part, amplifies the warm aspect of this creation. Slightly milky and animalic, it gives Oriental Dream by Réminiscence a very comforting side. Finally, one last amber touch enters this formula and heightens its sensuality even further.