The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
The name says it all. Accanto A Te means 'beside you', and that proximity is the entire concept. Released in 2025, this fragrance is built around the idea of closeness: not the grand entrance, not the room-turning moment, but the scent you notice when someone is simply there. It's the olfactory equivalent of a hand on your shoulder, a voice at your ear, presence without performance. The brief, according to Jupilò's philosophy, was to capture something refined yet familiar, the kind of scent you imagine on someone you love. The composition speaks softly but carries depth, a quiet confidence that understands the power of restraint. It doesn't demand attention; it rewards it.
What makes this composition unusual is the white wine accord as a structural element rather than a gimmick. Combined with Italian bergamot Orpur®, it creates an opening that is both fresh and sophisticated, the kind of clarity that reads as natural, not constructed. The use of Petalia® and Calypsone® in the heart adds an abstract floral quality that elevates the Turkish rose beyond the expected, while Akigalawood® provides a woody warmth that keeps the base from feeling generic. The result is a fragrance that is genuinely difficult to place, fresh yet warm, floral yet woody, simple yet layered enough to reward repeated wearing.
The evolution
The opening hits bright and crisp, bergamot and white wine create an effervescent clarity that feels almost transparent. The rose begins to assert itself, softened by the Petalia® and the faint aquatic shimmer of Calypsone™, creating a floral heart that breathes rather than shouts. The handoff is smooth, not dramatic, as the composition transitions from its luminous opening into something richer and more complex. The Turkish rose settles in, backed by something darker and woodier from the Akigalawood™, giving the heart a sophisticated weight that never becomes heavy. The patchouli emerges slowly, lending earth without weight, a subtle grounding that adds depth to the overall impression. The musk arrives last, not animalic, but intimate, skin-close, the kind of warmth that lingers on fabric long after you've left the room.
Cultural impact
Accanto A Te offers a quieter proposition: discovery over declaration. This is a fragrance that asks to be found rather than announced, inviting a more intimate relationship between scent and wearer. The white wine and rose pairing creates something refined yet approachable, a composition that speaks softly but carries genuine emotional resonance. It's the kind of fragrance that rewards attention, revealing its nuances gradually to those who take the time to explore it. The scent asks you to lean in, to be present, to appreciate the quiet sophistication of rose tempered by cool clarity and woody depth.
