The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Chaplin In Venice arrived in 2017 from Eighteen Fifty Parfums. Mahsam Raza composed the fragrance, and the house framed it as a walk along the California coastline rather than a postcard of the famous Italian city. The idea is art district freedom in a place with reputation to match, where murals cling to walls and a street performer collects applause in the distance. Its composition pairs citrus with herbs, woods and musks, giving the concept both brightness and depth. Bergamot, bitter orange, neroli and petitgrain bring a vivid citrus character, while tarragon and vetiver introduce a green, dry counterpoint. Lavender and cypress add herbal nuance, clove adds spice, and ambergris, cedarwood and white musk create a soft, lasting foundation.
What makes the composition worth a closer look is how it treats citrus as a starting point rather than the whole story. Bergamot, bitter orange, neroli and petitgrain create a bright impression, while tarragon and vetiver pull the green in a sharper, more grown-up direction. Clove arrives as an accent, almost like sound carried from somewhere down the street. Lavender and cypress add a herbal quality, while ambergris and white musk round out the composition. Together, the notes move between vivid citrus, green herbs, dry wood, warm spice and clean musk.
The evolution
The fragrance opens with a lively impression of citrus peel, reinforced by the clean brightness of neroli and the slightly bitter edge of bitter orange. Bergamot adds a polished layer, while petitgrain gives the citrus profile a leafy quality. Tarragon introduces a cool herbal accent, and vetiver brings dry earth, grass and smoke, giving the composition a more grounded character. Clove works as a sharp spice accent rather than the main focus, adding a small point of intensity to the blend. Lavender and cypress contribute further herbal texture, while ambergris, cedarwood and white musk establish a warm, woody and musky base beneath the brighter notes. As the scent wears, the citrus impression softens and the green, woody and musky qualities become more apparent.
Cultural impact
Chaplin In Venice connects a Venice-inspired concept with an imagined walk along the California coastline. The setting brings together art, movement and open-air performance, giving the fragrance a narrative beyond its notes. Its composition expresses that character through a varied blend of citrus, green herbs, warm spice, woods and musks. Citrus and neroli provide brightness, tarragon and vetiver add a dry herbal character, and clove contributes a measured accent of spice. Lavender and cypress deepen the aromatic quality, while ambergris, cedarwood and white musk bring a warm, soft and woody finish.
The House
Eighteen Fifty ParfumsEighteen Fifty Parfums is a small fragrance label centered on evocative scent portraits and narrative names. Its known collection includes Chateau, La Jolla, Chaplin In Venice, and The Black Dahlia, all released between 2017 and 2018 according to available fragrance databases. The house presents its fragrances as places, people, and cultural moments, with titles that invite wearers to explore stories through scent. Its compact catalogue and distinctive naming give the brand a focused identity within contemporary niche perfumery.
The Creator
Mahsam RazaThe Dua Brand's offerings reflect Mahsam's Dubai upbringing: bold oriental constructions, rich sillage, and a preference for ingredients that announce presence without apology. His formulations tend toward depth and longevity, often featuring amber, oud, and woody bases.
