Heritage
A house, in its own words
The fragrance collection traces its heritage to Saint-Exupéry's novella, which was first published in English and French in the United States by Reynal & Hitchcock in April 1943. The book appeared posthumously in France, following Saint-Exupéry's disappearance during a reconnaissance flight over the Mediterranean in 1944. The novella has since been translated into hundreds of languages and dialects, becoming a fixture of world literature. The character of the Little Prince inhabits Asteroid B-612, which the story describes as being first identified by a Turkish astronomer. This fictional asteroid became a symbol within the narrative for the prince's origins and his attachment to his home planet. The fragrance line repurposes these literary elements as olfactory interpretations, attempting to capture the essence of the prince's world through scent composition. The collection emerged around 2000, joining a tradition of artistic adaptations that have brought the novella into various creative mediums. The philosophy behind these fragrances centers on translating literary narrative into sensory experience. The creators seek to capture the emotional territory of Saint-Exupéry's story rather than simply evoking its surface imagery. The Little Prince's journey across planets, his encounter with the fox who teaches him about taming and attachment, and his devotion to a single rose all inform the aromatic choices in the collection. Each fragrance variant explores a different facet of the narrative, from the nurturing quality of the rose to the celestial purity of Asteroid B-612. The philosophy suggests that fragrance, like literature, can communicate truths that resist direct articulation. The woody and citrus elements work in concert to balance warmth with clarity, reflecting the novella's blend of childlike wonder and philosophical depth.