Still Life

Inspired by Frédéric Lebain’s playful picture of mirror balls, party streamers and confetti (a print is included in the box), the young, up-and-coming perfumer Dora Arnaud has concocted a sparkling cocktail. Playing on the natural affinities of citrus and pepper – they share lemon-y facets –, she livens up the flavorful Japanese yuzu fruit with a blend of three peppers including the rare and precious Sichuan pepper, for a stunningly original cool-hot contrast. Dark rum turns up the heat in the base notes, anchored with dry, woody facets. This fiery, fizzy cocktail is just begging to be translated into a drink, but as a stunningly original new take on citrus, it’s also a fabulous “energy drink” for your nose! Spritz on and dance the night away.