Champaca
Champaca’s ceremonial floral character with plum and labdanum, moving from bright citrus toward flowers and resin.
Perfumer: Arnaud Poulain
Champaca draws on a flower offered during Hindu ceremonies. Les Eaux Primordiales describes the Indian blossom as a cousin of jasmine, surrounding it with fruit and labdanum resin to emphasise its ceremonial character. Arnaud Poulain created this 2018 eau de parfum in the Supercritique collection.
Aldehydes, grapefruit and bergamot provide a bright, defined opening. Jasmine, champaca and cyclamen meet plum in the heart, bringing together floral fullness and rounded fruit. Labdanum and cedar add resinous depth and dry wood beneath the flowers.
The white cylindrical 100mL bottle combines rounded shoulders, a square black cap and a label with a fine gold line. The composition offers white-floral richness with fruit and resin for someone who enjoys a flower with a more substantial foundation.
