I will go to the place where trees and humans are filled with nectars,
Where they will rest for a long time under the warm climates;
Strong braids, be the wave that carries me away!
You, black ocean, carry a tremendous dream,
Sails, rowers, flames, and masts...
A port where my soul can drink
The scent, the sound, and the color with great flows
Ships and boats, gliding through gold and mother-of-pearl
Opening its wide arms, embracing victory
A place where the infinite heat shimmers in a clear sky.
J’irai là-bas où l’arbre et l’homme, pleins de sève,
Se pâment longuement sous l’ardeur des climats ;
Fortes tresses, soyez la houle qui m’enlève !
Tu contiens, mer d’ébène, un éblouissant rêve
De voiles, de rameurs, de flammes et de mâts :
Un port retentissant où mon âme peut boire
À grands flots le parfum, le son et la couleur
Où les vaisseaux, glissant dans l’or et dans la moire
Ouvrent leurs vastes bras pour embrasser la gloire
D’un ciel pur où frémit l’éternelle chaleur.
Charles Baudelaire is one of the leading poets of 19th-century French literature. In his poem La Chevelure, he creates a world filled with exotic and sensory images, drawing inspiration from his lover’s hair.
Charles Baudelaire
THE INSPIRATION WE GOT FROM THE LINES
The top notes of cardamom and musk reflect the dizzying and mysterious associations at the beginning of the poem: “Like hair, foaming waves of the ocean, drawing my soul into an enchanting dream world.”
The neroli and styrax in the heart notes continue the poem’s mystical and exotic atmosphere, while the base notes of guaiacwood and honey reinforce the warmth and passion felt in the poem’s final lines: “They carry the scent of endless nights, the fragrance of amber, musk, and coconut oil…”
Thus, this perfume brings to life the sensory journey of La Chevelure through its scents.
parfum de la poésie
Guaiacwood, honey, and musk give the perfume lasting power. The smoky and slightly sweet notes of guaiacwood blend with the warmth of honey, leaving an enchanting trace on the skin.
Top Notes
Kakule, Misk
Middle Notes
Neroli, Misk, Styrax
Base Notes
Honey, Musk and Guaiac Tree
Cardamom and musk create a fresh yet deep impact at the opening of the fragrance. The spicy and exotic aroma of cardamom is balanced by the softness of musk, leaving an alluring first impression.
Neroli, styrax, and musk offer a floral and resinous touch at the heart of the fragrance. The bright and citrusy notes of neroli blend with the warm and balsamic character of styrax, adding emotional depth.
