Chiaroscuro Perfume

Chiaroscuro natural botanical perfume obtained its name from the world of painting. The term comes from Italy, referring to the tonal contrasts suggesting volume and modeling of the subjects depicted. The literal translation of the word is light-dark. The opening features a candied spicy sweetness with notes of jasmine, vanilla and chocolate contrasting the rich dark, base. There is a floral powder note in the dry down that evokes the audacious four foot wigs in Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette. - Handmade item - Materials: 190 Proof Organic grape alcohol; Vital plant essences including: spice, myrtle, jasmine, patchouli and jatamansi (spikenard); Five of our own artisanal tinctures including jasmin sambac blossoms from the garden and organic cacao nibs. - Fragrance Family: Floral + Oriental = Floriental There are 7 grams by weight of this luxurious fragrance in a a French glass flacon with the round glass stopper. One gram is .036 ounces, thus 7 grams is approximately 1/4 oz. The bottle arrives in an adorned purple gift box with informational cards. The perfume is ready to give as a gift to your self or someone special.