SubliMenta.

SubliMenta arrived in 2026 as Bruno Perrucci’s latest study in contrast. The Italian house, founded in 2021, builds each scent like a laboratory experiment, pairing familiar accords with unexpected twists. For this fragrance the perfumer stripped the formula to four core materials, mint, milk‑cream, green vegetal tones and a woodsy base, aiming for a clean, readable structure that still feels daring.

The decision to pair mint with milk‑cream was intentional, a nod to the brand’s love of paradox. Mint provides a crisp, aromatic spark, while the creamy dairy softens the edge, preventing the freshness from turning sharp. Green notes expand the garden feel, and the understated wood anchors the composition, giving it depth without overwhelming the initial brightness. This reductionist approach lets each element breathe.

At first spray, mint erupts like a sudden gust through a herb garden, bright but never aggressive. Within minutes the milk‑cream unfurls, adding a buttery smoothness that cushions the mint’s vigor, while subtle green foliage whispers in the background, turning the opening into a verdant lounge. As the heart fades, the woodsy base emerges, a quiet cedar‑like whisper that lingers on skin for the next several hours. By the tenth hour the scent settles into a soft, almost invisible timber trail, leaving just a hint of freshness that fades gracefully.

Since its 2026 debut, SubliMenta has sparked conversation among niche collectors for its unusual mint‑and‑cream pairing. Some praise its fresh‑yet‑comforting vibe as a modern take on aromatic greens, while others note the polarising opening that recalls licorice‑candy sweetness. It sits alongside the house’s other contrast‑driven releases, reinforcing Bruno Perrucci’s reputation for daring, laboratory‑style experiments.