About the FRAGRANCE
Villa Nellcôte is a 16-room mansion of the Belle Epoque, previously occupied and used as headquarters by the local Gestapo during the Nazi occupation of France. In the spring of 1971, new rebellious tenants and their colorful entourage hosted the property for six months. The barefoot hippies, the beautiful settings and the dark past were a perfect match resulting in a rock album that to this day inspires people across borders and nations. The fragrance is the embodiment of the magnificent garden and beautiful surroundings of the estate. Fragrance notes include Magnolia Flower, Black Tea Infusion, White Amber.
INGREDIENTS
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FRAGRANCE NOTES
- Rose Petals
- Soft, floral, and fresh. Light rosy sweetness with a dewy, delicate texture and a clean green brightness.
- Jasmine
- Rich, floral, and slightly sweet. Creamy white petals with a soft, heady warmth and a smooth, airy brightness.
- Magnolia Flower
- Soft, floral, and creamy. Fresh white petals with a smooth, citrusy brightness and a gentle green freshness.
- Black Tea Infusion
- Dry, aromatic, and slightly smoky. Dark tea leaves with a soft tannic depth and a clean, subtly bitter freshness.
- White Amber
- Soft, warm, and smooth. Clean amber warmth with a gentle musky sweetness and a light, airy glow.
- Guaiacwood
- Smoky, woody, and slightly sweet. Dense, warm wood with a soft resinous depth and a smooth, lingering smokiness.
Same scent, different ritual
EXILES AT VILLA NELLCÔTE
The Fragrance Journey is inspired by images shot by Dominique Tarlé of the Rolling Stones in 1971. The mansion Villa Nellcôte is located in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France.
It’s an impressive house, perfect for exiles. Villa Nellcôte is a large 19th-century Côte d’Azur mansion, facing the glittering views of Villefranche Bay. High wrought-iron gates, fragrant pine trees, and palm trees all keep unwanted visitors at bay. Perhaps the best way to describe Villa Nellcôte is as something between a backstage dressing room and a hotel suite.
In the basement, an old carpet covers the floor. A light chiffon scarf is draped over a lampshade, creating dim light and a soft ambience. Next to the velour armchairs and the rosewood table, there is a piano and several guitars. The cellar is like Dante’s Inferno, with dingy, dripping walls and no air. But the sound it creates when recording is raw and unlike anything else.
On the front lawn, among magnolia blossoms, jasmine, and sweet-smelling flower beds, somebody has placed a teepee. Wide marble steps lead to a small, private stony beach. On the upper floor of the building, bouquets of roses and vases bursting with fresh, delicate flowers from the garden fill the estate with a magnificent scent. Merchandise in the form of cardboard cutouts and posters is placed on the baroque fireplace, while cigarette butts, empty tea mugs, and wine bottles are littered across the dining table beneath the teardrop chandelier. This house is fantastic. Like a small Versailles. Only the floor vents in the basement, decorated with golden swastikas, testify to Villa Nellcôte’s dark past.