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"A Silent Amen in Smoke and Balsam"
Easter Monday, April 21, 2025 - a day that stands for hope and resurrection in the Christian world, was today overshadowed by deep sorrow: Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has passed away at the age of 88. His death occurred at 7:35 AM, as Cardinal Kevin Farrell reported. Just the day before, Francis, visibly weakened, had given the Easter blessing "Urbi et Orbi" from St. Peter's Square.
In memory of this humble and merciful shepherd, I dedicate to him today a fragrance that captures the spiritual depth and sacred silence of his pontificate like no other: _Quando_rapita_in_estasi_ by UNUM (Filippo Sorcinelli).
Filippo Sorcinelli, the master of sacred fragrance architecture, has created a perfume here that is more than mere pleasant scent. It is a prayer made of molecules, an olfactory Sanctus that transcends space and time - like a candle flickering in the cool twilight of a cathedral.
"When heaven is silent."
Even the first breath of this fragrance is like opening a heavy church door at dawn: incense rises, clear and dignified, accompanied by the delicate freshness of lily of the valley and the earthy warmth of cedarwood. It is as if one is entering the silence of a cathedral, where light falls through stained glass windows and the scent of centuries lingers in the air.
"A fragrance that carries silence."
At the heart of the fragrance unfolds an unexpected combination: the spicy depth of clove meets the gentle sweetness of peach. This connection recalls the balance that Pope Francis always sought - between tradition and renewal, between the rigor of faith and the gentleness of mercy.
"When the world falls silent, the balm speaks."
The base note is a deep, meditative prayer: fir balsam, labdanum, patchouli, vetiver, tonka bean, and vanilla merge into a warm, soothing accord. It is as if one lingers in the silence that remains after the last bell tolls of a mass - a silence that is not empty but filled with peace and hope.
_Quando_rapita_in_estasi_ is more than a fragrance; it is an olfactory requiem, a silent prayer that captures the essence of Pope Francis' life and work. A fragrance that embodies the depth of spirituality and the warmth of humanity - just like the Pope to whom it is dedicated today.
"Heaven has received a shepherd, yet in the earthly air, his scent remains."
In memory of this humble and merciful shepherd, I dedicate to him today a fragrance that captures the spiritual depth and sacred silence of his pontificate like no other: _Quando_rapita_in_estasi_ by UNUM (Filippo Sorcinelli).
Filippo Sorcinelli, the master of sacred fragrance architecture, has created a perfume here that is more than mere pleasant scent. It is a prayer made of molecules, an olfactory Sanctus that transcends space and time - like a candle flickering in the cool twilight of a cathedral.
"When heaven is silent."
Even the first breath of this fragrance is like opening a heavy church door at dawn: incense rises, clear and dignified, accompanied by the delicate freshness of lily of the valley and the earthy warmth of cedarwood. It is as if one is entering the silence of a cathedral, where light falls through stained glass windows and the scent of centuries lingers in the air.
"A fragrance that carries silence."
At the heart of the fragrance unfolds an unexpected combination: the spicy depth of clove meets the gentle sweetness of peach. This connection recalls the balance that Pope Francis always sought - between tradition and renewal, between the rigor of faith and the gentleness of mercy.
"When the world falls silent, the balm speaks."
The base note is a deep, meditative prayer: fir balsam, labdanum, patchouli, vetiver, tonka bean, and vanilla merge into a warm, soothing accord. It is as if one lingers in the silence that remains after the last bell tolls of a mass - a silence that is not empty but filled with peace and hope.
_Quando_rapita_in_estasi_ is more than a fragrance; it is an olfactory requiem, a silent prayer that captures the essence of Pope Francis' life and work. A fragrance that embodies the depth of spirituality and the warmth of humanity - just like the Pope to whom it is dedicated today.
"Heaven has received a shepherd, yet in the earthly air, his scent remains."
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Floyd 7 months ago
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Nothing fits better than a Sorcinelli.
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Emu 7 months ago
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I love the scent and know it well. I'm speechless at how beautifully you've captured the essence of this fragrance in words. I just read this while wearing the scent myself, and I'm moved by the sacred truth in your approach to it. Congratulations!
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Hannibal 7 months ago
Thank you very much! I'm really glad you liked my approach.
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