The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Kismet arrived in 2015 through the nose of Laura Bosetti Tonatto. The official description calls it an ancient and powerful accord, a destiny steeped in beauty. That idea fits the composition's instinct: myrrh brings resin, smoke, and a measured austerity, while vanilla supplies a soft landing. The name carries the same air of fate, though the fragrance itself feels less mystical than intimate. It is a study in contrasts between aromatic spice, resinous depth, smoke, and the rounded sweetness of vanilla. On skin, that balance gives Kismet a measured character. Myrrh keeps the composition from becoming simply soft or sweet, adding a darker, slightly dry edge as vanilla settles around it.
The striking part is how little the formula needs to make an impression. Myrrh carries the aromatic gravity, moving between fresh spice, resin, smoke, and sweetness. Vanilla doesn't overwhelm it. Instead, it behaves like a supporting hand, softening the sharper edges and giving the drydown a plush, golden quality. Together they make a familiar note pairing feel less expected. The result sits between ritual and comfort, with enough structure for evening wear and enough polish to feel quietly distinctive.
The evolution
At the start, Kismet reads bright and alive. Myrrh brings a clean, peppery lift, like resin catching the first light, while the composition's aromatic and fresh facets keep it from sitting still. As it develops, the balsamic character moves forward. The sweetness becomes warmer and more generous, supported by vanilla's soft creaminess, while the smoky and spicy facets linger underneath like a low ember. This is where the fragrance gains its depth. On skin, the opening gradually becomes a warm amber-like impression, with myrrh still providing structure and vanilla keeping the finish soft. Community feedback suggests strong longevity, giving the drydown time to settle into an intimate balsamic sweetness. As the scent wears on, vanilla remains soft and enveloping while myrrh leaves a trace of resin, spice, and smoke.
Cultural impact
Kismet is part of Essenzialmente Laura's fragrance line and is presented as a unisex composition. Its character comes through the meeting point of myrrh and vanilla: aromatic, resinous, lightly smoky, and softly sweet. The contrast gives the scent an intimate appeal, with a dry, spiced edge from myrrh and a warm, enveloping softness from vanilla. As it develops, the composition becomes more balsamic and gentle while retaining that darker trace of spice and smoke.
The House
Essenzialmente LauraEssenzialmente Laura is a Roman perfumery brand founded by master perfumer Laura Bosetti Tonatto. Based in Italy, the house creates artisanal fragrances that draw deeply from the sensory heritage of Rome, translating the city's gardens, churches, palaces, and courtyard atmospheres into wearable scent compositions. The collection spans 55 fragrances organized across seven families according to the Classification officielle des Parfum system. Bosetti Tonatto's work bridges private commission work for royalty and a publicly accessible collection available through her Roman boutiques.
The Creator
Laura Bosetti TonattoTonatto's signature lies in her command of Italian raw materials and her commitment to bespoke creation as a foundational practice, not a luxury sideline. Her technical palette draws from classical French parfumerie while her sensibility remains distinctly Italian.
