The Story
Why it exists.
Alberto Morillas set out to craft a scent that embodied Mizensir’s love for memory‑laden places, launching Tres Chere in 2017. Drawing from the house’s tradition of sourcing raw materials, orange blossom from Sicilian groves, vanilla from Madagascar, and sandalwood from Australia, he aimed for a seductive blend that lingered on skin. The fragrance’s name, meaning “very dear” in French, reflects the intimate, cherished feeling the perfumer wanted to evoke.
If this were a song
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Dream a Little Dream of Me
Ella Fitzgerald
The Beginning
Alberto Morillas set out to craft a scent that embodied Mizensir’s love for memory‑laden places, launching Tres Chere in 2017. Drawing from the house’s tradition of sourcing raw materials, orange blossom from Sicilian groves, vanilla from Madagascar, and sandalwood from Australia, he aimed for a seductive blend that lingered on skin. The fragrance’s name, meaning “very dear” in French, reflects the intimate, cherished feeling the perfumer wanted to evoke.
What makes Tres Chere stand out is the interplay of rare synthetics like Paradisone® and Exaltone®, which amplify the marine‑amber facet without overpowering the floral heart. The orange blossom provides a crisp, citrus‑floral spark, while the Ambroxan adds a subtle, animalic warmth that bridges the bright opening to the creamy vanilla‑sandalwood base, creating a seamless transition that feels both fresh and comforting.
The Evolution
At first spray, orange blossom erupts like a burst of sunrise, bright and uplifting for the initial ten minutes. As the heart emerges, jasmine sambac spreads a soft, creamy bouquet, while Ambroxan introduces a faint ambergris‑like depth and Paradisone® injects a clean, marine shimmer that feels like a gentle sea breeze on a warm day. Around the half‑hour mark, the base settles: bourbon vanilla absolute wraps the skin in a sweet, buttery warmth, Exaltone® lifts the finish with a subtle powdery lift, and Australian sandalwood grounds the composition with creamy woodiness. The drydown lingers for six to eight hours, leaving a delicate, lingering warmth that fades gracefully, making the scent feel like a quiet goodbye after a lively conversation.
Cultural Impact
Since its 2017 debut, Tres Chere has been praised for marrying a bright citrus‑floral opening with a warm vanilla‑sandalwood drydown, a combination that resonates with fans of refined white florals. Wearers often note its ability to transition from day to evening, earning it a spot in niche forums alongside Mizensir’s oud line as a go‑to scent for elegant, understated sophistication.
The House
Switzerland · Est. 1999
Mizensir is a Swiss niche fragrance house founded in Geneva in 1999 by master perfumer Alberto Morillas and his wife Claudine. The label began with scented candles and quickly expanded into fine perfumes, building a reputation for richly layered compositions that often feature rare oud, neroli and floral accords. Today the brand offers a curated portfolio of fragrances, home scents and body care, each presented in understated glass vessels that echo the house’s Swiss precision. Mizensir’s creations are sold worldwide and the brand opened its first North American boutique in SoHo, New York, bringing its Geneva‑crafted sensibilities to a new audience.
If this were a song
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The fragrance feels like a sunrise stroll through an orange orchard, then a warm lounge of vanilla and sandalwood; a breezy, elegant soundtrack matches that mood.
Dream a Little Dream of Me
Ella Fitzgerald























