The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
composition Extrait de Parfum appeared in 2021, composed by Antonio Gigli for Maiora Parfum. Its name suggests a composition built from contrasting voices rather than a single dominant idea. Green notes, orange, and saffron establish the opening, while jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose, tobacco flower, and Tunisian neroli shape the floral middle. Beneath it all, ambergris, frankincense, French oakmoss, oud, woody notes, and Thai patchouli lend depth. The documented inspiration is the scent itself: a deliberately layered structure where bright citrus and white florals move against tobacco, smoke, moss, and wood. The result is a composition that moves from a vivid opening into a warmer floral heart, then settles into a textured base of resinous, earthy, and woody notes.
What makes composition worth examining is the handoff between materials that usually keep their distance. Orange and saffron bring light and heat. Neroli, jasmine, rose, and ylang-ylang soften that brightness without making it sugary. Tobacco flower introduces a drier floral shadow, while oakmoss, oud, and patchouli pull the composition toward earth and smoke. It is the tension between freshness and weight that gives the extrait de parfum its depth and clarity.
The evolution
The first impression is bright and awake: green notes and orange cut through saffron's warmth, giving the opening a clean, spark-like lift. As that brightness recedes, jasmine, neroli, rose, and ylang-ylang settle into the skin with polished floral weight. Tobacco flower adds a darker current, pulling the composition away from a simple citrus-floral reading. The drydown is where composition finds its backbone: frankincense, oakmoss, oud, woody notes, and Thai patchouli leave a smoky, earthy trail, with ambergris lending a cool mineral undertone. The transition feels gradual, with the green and citrus notes gradually giving way to jasmine, rose, and neroli before the darker materials become more prominent. As the scent continues to develop, the floral notes take on a softer, more intimate character, while tobacco, moss, and wood create a dry contrast.
Cultural impact
Symphony Extrait de Parfum can be understood through its own scent structure, combining bright green notes, orange, and saffron with a floral heart of jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose, tobacco flower, and Tunisian neroli. The base introduces ambergris, frankincense, French oakmoss, oud, woody notes, and Thai patchouli, adding resinous, smoky, earthy, and mineral dimensions. What stands out is the interaction between the vivid opening materials and the darker drydown, where tobacco, moss, incense, and wood give the composition depth and a measured sense of contrast.
The House
Maiora ParfumMaiora Parfum is an Italian niche perfume house that emerged in 2017 under the direction of Antonio Gigli. The brand positions itself as a laboratory for olfactory stories, offering extrait de parfum and eau de parfum formats that balance artistic ambition with disciplined formulation. Its catalogue, which now includes titles such as Joykush (2025) and Pina Loca (2026), reflects a commitment to craft that resonates with collectors who value depth over trend.
The Creator
Antonio GigliHis signature technique blends rich gourmand bases with mineral undertones, a nod to the fire-and-stone narrative that defines Maiora Parfum. He favors natural absolutes such as labdanum, roasted cacao, and Tuscan cedar, pairing them with synthetic facets that add depth withou…
