Before it became a legend, Babylon was alive with power.
Ziggurats rose toward the sky. Gardens climbed above the earth. The Ishtar Gate stood in deep blue, guarded by lions, dragons and sacred symbols.
For Babylon, Alberto Morillas imagines a fragrance of grandeur and green opulence.
Bergamot and mate open fresh and sharp. Fig, strawberry and cranberry bring lushness. Leather, cedarwood, guaiacwood and patchouli leave strength behind.
Not a ruin.
A monument still breathing.
Babylon — Timeless Cities Collection
Samarkand was never meant to be still.
It remains in movement: markets, spices, leather, incense, the memory of footsteps crossing ancient stone.
For Samarkand, perfumer Ane Ayo captures the vibrant pulse of a city shaped by passage and wonder.
Almond and orange blossom bring light. Clove, cypress and leather add warmth and structure. Incense, cedarwood and musk leave a sacred trail.
A city that time could not silence.
Samarkand — Timeless Cities Collection
Some cities never truly disappear.
They remain in fragments:
A gate, a garden, a temple, a fresco, a market at dusk.
With Timeless Cities, we unveil a new collection of five Extraits de Parfum inspired by legendary civilizations and the emotions they left behind.
Not literal reconstructions.
Not places to visit.
But dreams of splendor, mystery and memory, composed through scent.
Samarkand. Babylon. Pompeii. Alexandria. Angkor.
Five perfume extracts. 30% fragrance oil. 50ml.
The past does not return. It lingers.
Timeless Cities Collection.
In Tokyo, spring doesn't arrive quietly.
It arrives in clouds of pink, over ancient temples and neon-lit streets alike. The Japanese call it Hanami: the act of pausing, looking up, and letting beauty stop you in your tracks.
Anne Flipo bottled that pause.
Pear and grapefruit open like the first cool morning of April. Cherry blossom and bergamot tea settle in the way petals do, gently, without asking permission. White cedarwood and cotton linen close it: the feeling of a clean sleeve, a quiet bench, a city that knows how to be still.
Tokyo. A story in bloom.
Available at Perfumería Júlia & contesdeparfums.com
Every masterpiece requires a spark of light.
For Bilbao, the journey begins with the radiant zest of Bergamot.
This citrus opening acts as a luminous top note, cutting through the complex heart like the titanium scales of the Guggenheim catching the sun.
@ayo_ane uses this ingredient to provide a sense of modern clarity and avant-garde freshness, so we can all experience the bright side of the North of Spain. 🍋🏛️
Yesterday, we had the honor of hosting @contesdeparfums for the official launch of their new Timeless Cities collection.🏛️
This new collection represents a natural evolution of the Contes de Parfums universe, delving into the imagery of history’s most fascinating ancient cities. Master perfumers were invited to explore a new creative territory: the myth, the legend, and the abstract emotion of eternal civilizations.
During the presentation, attendees had the opportunity to discover the olfactory interpretations of legendary destinations such as Samarkand, Babylon, Alexandria, Pompeii, and Angkor. These creations are signed by internationally renowned perfumers, including Ane Ayo, Alberto Morillas, Pierre-Constantin Guéros, and Florent di Marino.
The event also highlighted the unique visual work by artist Emily Carter for this edition, transforming each perfume into an exclusive artistic expression, consolidating Contes de Parfums’ vision as a bridge between perfumery, art, and design.
Thank you to everyone who attended the presentation for sharing this amazing day with us.
The beauty of spring lies within its layers.
The first light of morning. The softness of green landscapes. The freshness of citrus in the air. The brightness of marine notes. The aromatic clarity of the breeze.
Spring is a season that does not arrive all at once.
It opens gradually.
Contes de Parfums traces that beauty through fragrance: fresh citrus, airy marine notes, aromatic brightness, and floral warmth, each one carrying a different facet of the season.
Come and experience spring at The Scentuary.
Elegance is often found in the most intimate rituals.
For Bilbao, native perfumer @ayo_ane turned to the toasted soul of coffee to anchor her composition.
This note is a tribute to the morning air of the Casco Viejo, where roasted beans mingle with the river mist.
It provides an urban, sophisticated depth that grounds the fragrance in a sense of homecoming.
How do you take your morning inspiration? ☕
The dress gets remembered. So does the scent worn beside it.
At Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week, people stopped, spritzed, and chose.
That pause is everything.
It is where a story begins to be worn.
🤍 @yolancris x @contesdeparfums
This is what it looked like from the inside.
Backstage. The catwalk. The moment a bride stops in front of a bottle and asks: what is this scent?
At Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week, Contes de Parfums was more than a presence. It was part of the ritual. Guests discovered our fragrances between fittings and final looks, in the quiet spaces where a wedding day actually takes shape.
Scent has always been part of the ceremony. We were just glad to be there when it began.
🤍 @yolancris x @contesdeparfums
A bridal gown is a silhouette. A fragrance is the invisible layer beneath it.
This year at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week, Contes de Parfums joined forces with @yolancris : two houses that believe beauty is never just what you see.
Lace and sillage. Silk and smoke. The tactile and the olfactory, sharing the same room, the same moment, the same woman.
A tribute to the modern bride: dressed in craftsmanship, trailing scent.
🤍 @yolancris x @contesdeparfums
You know the name. You've seen the bottle. Now close your eyes.
The cashew opens like a door left ajar. The cardamom arrives before you notice it's already inside you. And then the cocoa shell: not sweetness. The husk, raw and bittersweet, the part that never makes it to the bar.
Patchouli closes it. Earth after golden hour.
Wearing a memory that isn't yours. Yet.
🇧🇷 Salvador da Bahia — Eau de Parfum
Available at Perfumería Júlia & contesdeparfums.com
