The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Deep Lotus arrived in 2026 from Jérôme Epinette, who is credited as its perfumer. The fragrance begins with a measured argument between black pepper and saffron, then moves toward blackberry, cedarwood, and ylang-ylang. Its structure feels less like a floral lotus than a titled question: how far can fruit, spice, wood, and resin travel before the warmth takes over? The opening is direct but balanced, pairing the peppery snap with saffron's warmth before the fruit and woods add weight. Blackberry brings a rounded, dark-fruited impression, while cedarwood introduces a clear woody line. Ylang-ylang softens the composition with a floral sweetness that remains in dialogue with the spice.
The contrast is the point. Black pepper gives the opening its clipped edge, while saffron adds a warm, almost mineral heat. Blackberry softens the impact without losing the fruit's dark character. Cedarwood brings a measured woody line through the middle, and ylang-ylang introduces a creamy floral hush. In the base, labdanum and papyrus give the composition a warm, resinous and papery character. Together, they make the drydown feel grounded, with the woods and resins framing the earlier fruit and spice.
The evolution
It begins with a sharp, fragrant flash. Black pepper makes the first impression almost tactile, while saffron lays warmth over it like a low light. Blackberry follows, bringing a dark fruitiness that softens the spice without making the fragrance sweet in a simple way. Cedarwood and ylang-ylang settle into the middle, adding a polished, gently creamy depth. As the hours pass, labdanum and papyrus take charge. The result feels warmer, resinous, and more grounded, with the woody and papery notes giving the drydown a defined structure. Vanilla remains underneath rather than taking over, leaving a trace of sweetness against the wood and resin. Longevity is above-average, allowing the opening's spice-and-fruit character to give way gradually to a warmer, more substantial finish.
Cultural impact
Deep Lotus can be explored through the contrast of its listed notes. Black pepper and saffron create a warm, spiced opening, followed by the dark fruit character of blackberry and the dry, woody profile of cedarwood. Ylang-ylang adds a floral richness to the middle, while labdanum and papyrus contribute resinous and papery qualities to the base. Vanilla rounds the finish with restrained sweetness, allowing the composition to move between freshness, fruit, wood, resin, and warmth as it develops on skin.
The House
Bibbi ParisBibbi Paris is a fragrance house founded in 2023 by Swedish-born designer Stina Seger, who operates under the moniker Bibbi. Headquartered in Paris, the house draws on Seger's background as a graphic designer to create scents that translate personal introspection into wearable fragrance. Each release emerges from the founder's inner explorations and emotional landscapes, producing a collection that includes Swimming Pool (2023), Ghost of Tom (2023), Soap Club (2023), Boy of June (2023), Radio Child (2023), Santal Beauty (2023), X Vanilla (2024), Fruit Captain (2024), X Santal (2024), and Year 2059. The house occupies a distinctive position in contemporary perfumery by positioning scent as a medium for self-discovery rather than purely aesthetic expression.
The Creator
Jérôme EpinetteEpinette's style can be described as modern and sophisticated, with a focus on natural ingredients and clean lines. He has a knack for creating fragrances that are both wearable and interesting, often incorporating unexpected elements to add depth and complexity.
