VLAD.

Vlad emerged from Filippo Sorcinelli’s lifelong dialogue between sacred vestments and scent. In 2025 the Milan atelier, known for translating liturgical rites into olfactory sculptures, set out to capture the hush of a candle‑lit chapel after the final benediction. The perfumer layered myrrh and vermouth to echo incense, then introduced a sharp white‑pepper edge, forging a ritual that feels both reverent and unsettling.

Choosing vermouth as a top accord is a nod to the ancient libations poured over altar stones, while white‑pepper injects a liturgical sting that cuts through the myrrh’s resinous veil. Rose and blood form a paradoxical heart, recalling the crimson ribbons that once adorned sacred vestments, and the birch‑wood base grounds the composition in the timber of the very churches that inspired the house.

At first contact, the fragrance erupts with a smoky veil of myrrh, its resinous depth softened by the sweet, fortified aroma of vermouth. A flash of white‑pepper slices through, giving the opening a crisp, almost medicinal edge that feels like incense caught in a draft. Within ten minutes the heart unfurls: rose petals bloom over a pulse of fresh blood, a metallic sweetness that is both tender and unsettling. As the minutes pass, the base asserts itself, birch wood brings a dry, bark‑like firmness, while frankincense adds a lingering incense smoke, and patchouli supplies an earthy, slightly damp forest floor. By the hour‑mark the scent settles into a warm, smoky ember that clings to skin, radiating a quiet confidence that endures well into the evening.

Released as a limited‑edition piece of the Unum collection, Vlad was capped at 100 bottles and sold exclusively through select niche parfumeries. Its bold, ritual‑inspired profile quickly sparked conversation among collectors, who praised its unapologetic smoky‑spicy character while noting its rarity makes it a coveted artifact in contemporary niche perfumery circles.