Favonius

Named after the Roman god of favorable winds, Favonius tells of his encounter with Flora, the goddess of all flowers, and the eternal love that followed...

The Roman poet Horace writes: "quid fles, Asterie, quem tibi candidi primo restituent vere Favonii?" - "Why do you weep, Asterie, for the man whom the sweet western winds will return to you at the beginning of spring?"

In ancient Rome, Flora was revered for her ability to cultivate the flowers of spring, weaving vibrant tapestries of color and fragrance that adorned the landscape with unparalleled splendor, while Favonius was hailed as the gentlest of the winds and the harbinger of spring, bringing to life Flora's wonderful floral realm. Legend has it that Favonius, captivated by Flora's ethereal grace and her boundless devotion to her floral realm, transformed into a rose, her most beloved flower. Enchanted by its beauty, Flora kissed its velvety petals, thus fulfilling Favonius's burning desire and igniting an enduring bond. From their sacred union emerged the essence of romance, while Flora's affection transformed the sweet breeze into an emblem of life and nature's generous embrace. Created to honor this divine union, Favonius marries fine woods and exotic spices with the luminous essence of a crystalline rose, adorned with lush green leaves.

In the sweetness of a blooming garden, bright green and studded with translucent leaves, the goddess of flowers sleeps. Beneath the first rays of dawn, bergamot shines like morning dew. Enhanced by fresh touches of pink pepper and a hint of lemon incense, the rose takes on its first colors, slowly releasing fleeting hints of tea, violet, and honey. As Flora opens her eyes, the vegetal radiance of geranium, the fruity sweetness of mugwort, and an aromatic breath of sage awaken, surprised by a favorable breeze that carries the scents of distant lands. Their powdery and bucolic tones are enveloped by the robust animality of oud, reinforced by the earthy amber note of cypriol and the chocolatey notes of intense Indonesian patchouli, all prolonged by a duo of cedarwood and sandalwood. The god of favorable winds has returned to his beloved.