To smell Liberty is to smell one of the most magical places in Europe. And we don't use that adjective lightly. This department store, which has just celebrated its 150th anniversary, is a kind of bazaar that, like few other places, blends the aristocratic and the extravagant. In 2023, Liberty launched its perfume collection, Liberty LBTY. Fragrance. What would Liberty smell like? they wondered.
To achieve this, he selected printed fabrics from his archive and sent them to various perfumers. They would draw inspiration from these fabrics. This is how Zephirine, a woody and floral fragrance created by Frank Voelkl , originated from the fabric. Eden's Awakening . You might not recognize this perfumer's name, but if we tell you he's the perfumer behind Santal 33 (Le Labo) or Glossier You, you'll know he's one of the greats in the world. Liberty wanted the very best to create their perfume collection.
Zephirine opens with a touch of fresh, green fig, and soon the florals and woods emerge, balancing beautifully. Liberty is all about flowers and woods. This perfume is like entering Liberty through its flower shop and then being enveloped by the sensory chaos within. You'll notice the incredibly soft patchouli, as well as clove and vetiver. It never loses its elegance.
These are the notes for Zephirine:
- Top notes: Fig Nature Print®, cypress, clove
- Heart: centifolia rose, patchouli, benzoin
- Background: suede, vetiver, cedar wood
Let's hear from its author: “This fragrance was conceived for those who appreciate perfumes that allow freedom of expression, so I created a contrasting woody floral fragrance, starting with a large flower like the centifolia rose, but with the warmth of earthy and woody notes that I love to use, such as cedar and vetiver.”
You'll love the packaging as much as the scent: the glass bottle has a Unique cap decorated with the Eden's Awakening print from the Liberty archives that inspired the scent.