The Notes by Paper Magazine

THE NOTES Manhattan Light Souffle Marais Evening Whispers Kashbah Sunset

Elegant Avant-garde Mysterious Intense

Island Accord

Refreshing

Sandy Papyrus

Seductive

The new perfume collection by Massimo Dutti transcends time and place. To own one is to feel empowered, elegant and sophisticated.

The Secret of Scent Sense of smell is the most evocative of our senses, as it can take us anywhere at any time with absolute precision. In an era in which expert perfumers can obtain any aromatic note, Massimo Dutti continues to draw inspiration from natural raw materials, because they have always been the basis of its scents. Traditional ingredients that have always existed and that the brand pursues to make the most of the endless possibilities offered by the analysis of the experts in this sector. Opening any of the six bottles that form part of Massimo Dutti's new collection of scents is like setting free the spirit of uniqueness, to enjoy a new and never-ending magic experience each time.

MANHATTAN LIGHT A modern perfume, delicate and timeless, embodying and presenting the concept of elegance that has turned the most cosmopolitan city in the world into an icon of contemporary fashion. A floral and resolutely refined recipe with vibrant notes that bring the invisible reality of the present into focus and draw us into the hustle and bustle of a city that awakens every day filled with energising aromas.

THE INSPIRATION A modern perfume that embodies the concept of elegance reflected by the cosmopolitan, elegant and lively spirit of the city of dreams, challenges and illusions.

LIGHT APPLE More intensely scented before it is picked, apple has endless touches of fruity sweetness and a slight, sparkly acidity, a combination that creates a discreet juiciness in the fragrances it is added to.

BERGAMOT An ingredient that transports us to the rocky coasts and turquoise waters of Calabria. Bergamot has an unmistakable freshness, intensity and playful acidity, which makes it the most wellknown citrus.

LYCHEES Underneath the unique, exotic and rough exterior hides a sweet-scented soft fruit. This refreshing and delicate fruit is native to southern China, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Its sumptuous and enveloping fragrance creates a delicious aroma.

PEONY A species that grows in various regions of Europe, the Far East and North America. With a silky feel and a velvety aroma, peony petals are the soul of Manhattan Light and mentally transport us to exciting new horizons.

ROSE The hundred-petalled rose, the May rose, the Grasse rose. It opens to the spring sun, scenting the air. Rose inspires formulas that evoke elegance and sophistication thanks to its unmistakable, harmonious essence.

TONKA BEAN A warm and deep fragrance, full of sweet and subtly spicy notes that evoke cinnamon, vanilla and almonds. The result is an explosion of intense sensations that immediately create a feeling of exoticism.

SOUFFLE MARAIS Souffle Marais is an invitation to discover how emotion takes over the senses when experiencing an aroma as exquisite as this. Refined, forwardlooking and with its beautifully simple name and packaging, it is an aroma with a French touch, powerful and powdery with transparent, ethereal notes that evoke an authentically natural fragrance.

THE INSPIRATION Where the old, cultured aristocracy who followed Proust, Picasso and Cocteau is giving way to eager generations in search of new cultural and artistic references.

GINGER LILY To smell this flower is to be transported to Southeast Asia, to India in particular. Warm, woody with a spicy background evoking cinnamon, the essence of Ginger Lily reflects the intensity that characterises its country of origin.

HONEYSUCKLE A sweetness with a sugary texture bursts from each petal of this highly valued flower. Its fruity and long-lasting background provides the enticing, warm and innocent essence that evokes fond childhood memories.

ITALIAN MANDARIN In the Calabrian countryside, Italian mandarin trees grow alongside centuries-old olive trees. Picked at dawn, the mandarin is less volatile and spontaneous, adding a touch of freshness to perfumes, as with other citrus fruits.

MAGNOLIA LEAVES Magnolia leaves delicately combine floral freshness, the acidity of citrus and the sweetness of vanilla. The result is an aroma that is so characteristic that it is never forgotten.

ORRIS Orris Root is the dry rhizomes, or bulbs, of the iris species that grow in southern Europe and Morocco. Its silky texture evokes the softness of talcum powder and is used as a fixative to make the fragrance more long-lasting.

SANDALWOOD Sandalwood is one of perfume's oldest raw ingredients. With warm, deep and penetrating base notes, its essential oil is obtained by distilling the roots and heart of the Santalum album tree, native to India and Indonesia.

EVENING WHISPERS As with poetry, perfume is confined to evoking sensations through a language created with ingredients that translate reality. And the result is formulas full of mystery, luxury and passion such as Evening Whispers, an enveloping aroma with exceptional alchemy based on charismatic and unmistakable notes that leave a vibrant trace and immediately make their mark. Its effect varies from intense to moderate and is longlasting on the skin.

THE INSPIRATION From the chaos of the endless possibilities offered by nature, we can extract what we need to create extraordinary combinations. The smell of warm dunes transported by soft, delicate breezes.

ALMOND Almonds are well-known for their nutritional and protective properties. It is in the heart of this oleaginous fruit, originating from Central Asia, where top perfumers have discovered unique active ingredients packed with toning and refreshing properties. 24

IRIS Iris is the name given to the plants with eyecatching flowers and a velvety texture, that come in a range of colours such as violet, yellow, white or textured red. Sweet at the end, the end notes are refreshing.

PEACH Soft and even, like its skin. Sweet and juicy, like its pulp. Peach essence perfectly evokes the texture and flavour of the fruit itself, through a slightly acid fragrance that is powerful and instantly recognisable.

SOUR CHERRY The sweet notes in cherry blossom is widely used in perfumes. Native to Asia Minor, although also grown in Europe and North America, its exquisite, fruity fragrance characterises the heart notes of exquisite fragrances.

VANILLA The fruit of the plant of the same name, native to Central America. A sweet, penetrating and multilayered aroma, vanilla is the main ingredient for warm, enveloping perfumes.

VELVET ROSE A richly textured flower with an intense, enveloping and powerful aroma. Its extreme refinement is a result of the combination of subtle and deep notes, associated with love stories and shared successes.

KASHBAH SUNSET The after-effect of this perfume invites you to stop and feel inspired. Intense floral chords alternate with different plant leaves that speak for themselves in a euphoric whirlwind of unique scents and are part of the intense initial aroma. A similar richness and variety means its poetic effect combines with the softness and delicacy of its endnotes.

THE INSPIRATION A formula in which the warm end notes emerge to intoxicate us the way the warm dusty sunsets of the south are reflected on textured stone walls.

JUICE PEAR Originally from different regions in Eastern Europe and Western Asia, where they have been cultivated since ancient times, pears give off a fruity, juicy and penetrating aroma that adds sweetness to luxurious formulas.

RHUBARB A penetrating freshness that is concentrated in the rhubarb's red stems. Its strong aroma, reminiscent of fields of freshly cut grass, subtly combines with discreet fruity notes, to take us back to nature at its purest.

GERANIUM Native to South Africa where it grows in the wild, most geraniums are now grown in Egypt, China and Morocco. Its essential oil is extracted by distilling the leaves and stems before they flower.

SAFFRON At dawn, while the sun is still weak, the saffron flowers are individually picked. When they dry, the deep red stigmas give off a sweetness similar to honey, broken up by earthy notes like tobacco.

VANILLA Part of the plant family native to Central America, vanilla is an important ingredient in perfume making. With a surprisingly penetrating aroma and full of nuance, it is the basis of warm and enveloping formulas.

WHITE LILY Fragrant and intense, white lily transports us to exhilarating new horizons. Originally, lily referred only to this white species, but gradually it has been used to describe all the flowers in the Liliacee family.

ISLAND ACCORD This fragrance begins with citrus and sparkling lemon notes, enhanced by refreshing mint, that creates a softening effect and an interesting combination of scents. Its dual heart notes, both floral and fruity, reveal a subtle hint of jasmine that develops into a structured background, where the end notes add a certain touch of delicate eccentricity.

THE INSPIRATION The power of an island, which exudes the aromas of an inspiring setting. The mystery, magnetism and endless blue sea invite you to experience a more relaxed way of life.

AMALFI LEMON Lemon essence from the Amalfi Coast evokes the soul of this area, lapped by the shores of the Mediterranean. Picked at dawn on the plains of Campania, their spontaneity gives perfumes a vibrancy and discreet freshness.

BLOOD ORANGE Beyond the eye-catching blood red pulp is a moderate citric aroma, with a delicately sticky sweetness, rich in slight acid touches, transforming into refreshing and balanced end notes.

CASSIS This small fruit hides an extensive olfactory world. Intense at the beginning, it develops into floral notes and light herby touches, which balance the base notes without affecting its personality.

JASMINE The dawn over the southern valleys. Expert hands carefully pick the fragile jasmine flowers. Authentic jasmine, a legendary blossom used in famous perfumes, it has become an emblem of femininity.

MINT Mint is an ingredient that provides freshness and intensity to perfume. An essential oil rich in menthol is extracted from the plant's leaves and this creates a refreshing and stimulating effect.

NEROLI From the blossom of the bitter orange comes one of the most valuable essential oils in the perfume industry. An ingredient that gets its name from the Duchess of Neroli, a 17th-century Italian aristocrat who popularised it by using it to perfume her gloves. 45

SANDY PAPYRUS A perfume that reveals the seductive and mysterious sides in each of us. An enigmatic, enticing, abstract and ethereal formula that combines flowers with fresh citrus chords and a charming and exotically woody background. It all creates the aroma's seductive character.

THE INSPIRATION An aroma that transports us to a country of solemn beauty, awakening our emotions through a chemical formula that transforms the everyday by creating illusions.

BASILIC Native to India, where it is considered a holy plant, the Greeks and the Romans introduced it to Europe. Its herby aroma with an acidic background at the beginning surprises with charming, slightly spicy notes.

CARDAMOM Slightly sweet, with a woody and spicy touch. Its base notes are reminiscent of walnut or aniseed with a sparkly finish. Cardamom fragrance brings together an endless range of subtle touches that create a dense and intensely aromatic essence.

GRAPEFRUIT On a delicately fresh and slightly acidic base, grapefruit has a vibrant fragrance with a longlasting bitter background. Grapefruit essence is one of the most valuable of the citrus for its ability to provide perfumes with a unique personality.

GREEN APPLE More intensely scented before it is picked, apple includes a huge range of scents, from freshness, to fruity sweetness and a touch of citric acidity. A vibrant combination with surprising results.

JASMINE PETALS The dawn over the southern valleys. Expert hands carefully pick the fragile jasmine flowers. Authentic jasmine, a legendary blossom used in famous perfumes, it has become an emblem of femininity.

PATCHOULI From southern Asia. Patchouli leaves are picked in the morning and left to dry in the sun. Under the trees, the stills exude strong aromas, thick with spices. Its dominant presence gives just the right touch of exoticism.