Vitias by Pernoire builds its narrative around a vibe of the Pacific Ocean, drawing inspiration from the real-life Vityaz expedition and recasting it into a symbolic abyss—a metaphor for the depth and gravity of human connection. What emerges is not a fragrance of fantasy or fiction, but one rooted in tension: between salt and skin, between memory and distance, between desire and control.
This composition opens with a surge of bracing citruses, lime and bergamot, cut sharp and cool. Not juicy, but almost metallic, like a glint of light on the surface of dark water. The effect is immediate, energetic, and slightly austere. These top notes don’t linger; they flash and retreat, making way for the core of the scent, where Vitias truly begins to show its architecture. However, the marine notes dominate, but not in the style of clean aquatics or ozonic drift. This sea is dense, with weight and minerality. Black pepper and pink pepper provide a dual contrast: heat and sparkle over the chill of saltwater. The result is a tension that holds throughout the wear, anchored by an earth-toned iris that refrains from becoming powdery or overly floral. Instead, it adds structure and restraint, underscoring the composition’s meditative nature.
Angelica contributes a green, herbal tone—slightly bitter and rooty—keeping the fragrance from drifting into typical marine or fougère territory. Soon later, ambergris gives the fragrance its unmistakable salinity and animalic warmth—a nod to the body's own chemistry after long exposure to the sea.
This is not a fragrance crafted for casual enjoyment or universal appeal. It is a distillation of an emotional landscape—cool, saline, and marked by gravity. Its success lies in its refusal to embellish.
Vitias
$220.00 USD
Vitias by Pernoire is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for Women & Men. The first kiss at the beach. The beginning of a deep connection between two souls. Vitias Depth is the deepest point in the ocean. This represents the longing for a deeper connection… read more
