Parfums Quartana Wolfsbane

Digitalis by Parfums Quartana, Designer is at 18 percent Eau de Parfum.

Perfumer: Philippe Paparella-Paris 

It has notes of Angelica Root, Fig Leaf, Cumin Seed, Ginger Root, Absinthe, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Tuberose, Tobacco Flower, Castoreum, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Prunol, Vetiver, Deer Tonque and Black Truffles.

Animalic, Earthy, Spicy, Balsamic, Woody. 

Commentary from Joseph Quartana:  "Originally used in the West for exterminating wolf populations, Wolfsbane was used in the Far East for hunting and warfare by poisoning arrow tips. We wished to imbue the fragrance with this animalic ferocity of the hunter/warrior/wolf to reflect virile rage, but complemented with rich woods and luxurious black truffle. To give it a psychedelic twist, the heart note is wormwood, the basis for the hallucinogenic liquor, absinthe."

About the Perfumer: Philippe Paparella-Paris 

A native from the South of France, Philippe studied sciences in Montpellier, France and specialized in perfumery at the ISIPCA school in Versailles, France.  He started working for Mane as an intern, and then followed their Perfumer Training Program after a couple of years.  After living in various places in Asia, Philippe joined Symrise in May 2008.  He especially loves working with woody, ambery and musky notes for their sensual aspects.  Furthermore from his experience in Southeast Asia, he likes to work with exotic fruits such as mango and pineapple.  He is always thrilled by the transformation of a written formula into an actual fragrance, especially when it turns out to be beautiful and impressive.