The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Carbon White - Interstellar arrived in 2025 from Ingegneria del Profumo. Cristian Cavagna composed it as part of the Carbon Series. White meets the immensity of space: an abstract environment built from smooth surfaces, geometric lines, and the sensation of weightlessness. Bergamot opens with polished citrus shine, followed by raspberry and lemon verbena for a fresh, fruit-forward introduction. Peach and rose soften the brighter notes, creating a warm floral heart that feels balanced and approachable. Musk settles close to the skin, while tonka bean and vanilla leave a creamy, lightly sweet trace. As the fragrance evolves, the sharper citrus character recedes and the softer base remains, offering a composed transition from brightness to warmth.
The composition follows that graphic, engineered idea with a clean division of roles. Bergamot, raspberry, and lemon verbena make the first impression bright, fruity, and aromatic. Peach and rose then introduce a softer floral register, keeping the sweetness polished rather than heavy. Musk, tonka bean, and vanilla provide a rounded base. What stands out is the tension between citrus clarity and a warm vanilla-tonka finish: space-like lightness above, comfort and skin warmth below.
The evolution
The opening lands with brisk clarity. Bergamot gives it a polished citrus shine, raspberry brings immediate fruit, and lemon verbena adds a clean herbal edge. That brightness soon gives way to peach and rose, which round the composition without making it dense. The heart reads softer and more human, like warmth returning after a walk through cold air. Musk then settles close to skin, while tonka bean and vanilla leave a creamy, lightly sweet trace. By the time the citrus has faded, the scent has become gentle and intimate. Expect the brighter notes to move first and the vanilla-tonka base to remain the final, lingering thought. The progression moves from a crisp, sparkling opening through a rounded floral-fruity center into a smooth, soft close, with each layer remaining clear within the composition.
Cultural impact
Carbon White - Interstellar pairs the expansive idea of space with a bright citrus-fruity composition. Bergamot, raspberry, and lemon verbena create a crisp opening, while peach and rose lend a softer floral character. Musk, tonka bean, and vanilla settle into a warm, lightly sweet base. The result is a fragrance that moves easily from sparkling freshness to gentle depth, making it inviting to explore from its opening through the final notes.
The House
Ingegneria del ProfumoIngegneria del Profumo is an Italian fragrance project founded in 2025 by Paolo Schiavone, whose background is in composite materials, and Dana. Its early collection uses the Carbon name as a unifying idea, pairing each expression with a title and setting: Carbon Blue, Street of Monaco; Carbon White, Interstellar; Carbon Black, Dark Knight; and Carbon Red, DRS. Cristian Cavagna is identified as the perfumer behind the creations. The brand is still young, so its story is defined more by this compact debut than by a long lineage. What distinguishes it is the meeting of material thinking and niche perfumery, expressed through four numbered colors and cinematic names.
The Creator
Cristian CavagnaCavagna gravitates toward challenging materials and unexpected combinations. His work with tuberose runs deep, appearing across multiple projects as a recurring study.
