BD Mallo 2023

Funnel-shaped jasmine flowers grow from their indolic eyes. What the hell was in there earlier? A dissociative sedative of bitter-sharp valerian. Experimental medication made from alkaloid nepetalactone. An aphrodisiac for cats. They wear dark Anubis masks made of heavy wild leather. I feel their warm breath. In the shadows, their lush bodies blend into pheromone secretions and musk animals. They sail on wooden barges with their sails made of animal hides over the styrax full of brown amber. A liquid torch in the darkness. A glimpse into a bygone era.
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Antonio Lasheras from Zaragoza creates handmade fragrances for his label Mallo from 100% natural, mostly rare raw materials in high concentrations and small batches. Small time capsules. "Moments of memory that time will bury."
"BD" is a tribute to the lush floral-animalic scents of past times. Indolic jasmine and a hint of bitter-sharp valerian-like castoreum soon blend with animal-leathery and warm musky notes of civet, which resonate deep into the base of woody-leathery, spicy Assam oud and slightly vanilla-like, sweet-balsamic liquidambar. The ancient aphrodisiac has a distinctly moderate presence over a long time.

(With thanks to Bloodxclat)