Rame

The note choices in Rame reflect a specific intention, namely to build a fragrance around warmth and depth without relying on the usual suspects. Myrrh was selected for its resinous, almost sacred quality, while the cocoa and caramel combination was chosen to bring gourmand richness that stays on the sophisticated side of sweet. Tagliacarne paired these with sandalwood and amber to create a base that would feel creamy and natural rather than synthetic or heavy. The result is a fragrance where every note serves a purpose, and the pairing rationale is grounded in contrast: the sharp citrus against the bitter resin, the rich chocolate against the bright sugar, the warm wood against the clean musk.

The evolution

The life of Rame begins with myrrh and citron, a pairing that creates an immediate tension between bitter-sweet resin and sharp citrus. This opening phase feels deliberate, almost architectural, as Tagliacarne refuses to rush the wearer into sweetness. The heart introduces cocoa, caramel, and sugar in sequence, with the chocolate arriving first as a grounding element before the caramel warms it and sugar amplifies the effect. The result is a gourmand middle that never loses its seriousness, held in check by the myrrh that lingers from the opening. As the fragrance moves into its drydown, amber and sandalwood take over, building a warm, creamy base that feels like a second skin, while white musk keeps the final hours intimate and close to the body. The evolution follows a clear emotional arc from tension to comfort to quiet intimacy, which is why Rame reads as a cohesive fragrance rather than a collection of notes.