The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Cipreste Quintessence by Atelier Segall & Barutti is shaped by a woody aromatic structure built around cypress. Its green, resinous character gives the composition an immediate sense of freshness and depth. Cypress, spikenard, ozonic notes, and Indian jasmine establish the opening, balancing leafy air with a dry herbal edge. Spicy notes, Hawaiian jasmine, and vanilla bring the heart forward, adding brightness, floral fullness, and soft sweetness. Sandalwood, frankincense, patchouli, amber, and musk create a warm, grounded base that continues the dialogue between wood, spice, floral notes, and resin.
What makes this structure interesting is the conversation between air and earth. Cypress and ozonic notes create a cool, mineral impression, while spikenard brings a rooted herbal character. Indian jasmine softens the opening without making it conventionally floral. Then spice, vanilla, and patchouli shift the composition toward warmth. Sandalwood, frankincense, amber, and musk give it a lasting woody frame, so the fragrance feels less like a single-note effect and more like a carefully staged change in atmosphere.
The evolution
The opening begins with cypress, spikenard, ozonic notes, and Indian jasmine. Green air and a dry herbal edge come first, with jasmine appearing like light through a half-open window. As the heart arrives, spicy notes sharpen the composition and Hawaiian jasmine brings a fuller white floral texture. Vanilla adds a soft sweetness beneath that brightness, smoothing the transition without covering the fragrant green character. The drydown is warmer and more tactile. Sandalwood and patchouli pull toward earth, while frankincense, amber, and musk leave a quiet resinous trail. Over time, the scent settles into polished wood, soft spice, creamy vanilla, and skin-warm musk, while the cypress and jasmine facets remain woven into the composition.
Cultural impact
Cipreste Quintessence brings together aromatic cypress, layered jasmine, warm spice, woods, resins, vanilla, and musk in a composition defined by contrasts. Its cypress gives the opening a green, resinous character, while Indian and Hawaiian jasmine add floral light and vanilla introduces a soft sweetness. Sandalwood and patchouli deepen the drydown, joined by frankincense, amber, and musk for warmth and texture. This cross-family structure makes the fragrance notable for wearers who enjoy a clear sense of atmosphere and the evolving interaction of fresh, floral, woody, and resinous notes.
The House
Atelier Segall & BaruttiAtelier Segall & Barutti is a niche fragrance house that builds its reputation on daring compositions and a willingness to explore unconventional scent structures. The brand’s catalogue, which stretches from the early 1990s to the present, includes more than 80 distinct creations, each positioned as a character study rather than a conventional perfume. Its releases—such as Rose Indian (2016) and Cyprus (2022)—show a consistent focus on narrative depth and material authenticity.
The Creator
Tzívia SegallHer signature technique involves layering transparent accords before anchoring them with a modest base of woods or resins. She prefers citrus zest, marine notes, and green herbs for top layers, then adds soft florals such as freesia or violet leaf.
