The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Chypre Molecular was released in 2022 by Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor, with perfumery credited to Jorge Lee and Ricardo Ramos. Green galbanum, bright lime, and pear form an immediate opening, bringing a leafy green edge, citrus brightness, and juicy fruit together. Patchouli and leather introduce earthy and tactile facets, while mossy materials add further depth to the composition. Rather than relying on a conventional presentation of the chypre category, the fragrance balances freshness with darker, grounded notes. The result is a modern composition in which green, fruity, earthy, leathery, and mossy elements remain clearly present throughout its development.
Galbanum and lime create a cool green flicker, while pear adds a juicy edge that keeps the opening from seeming purely mineral. Hivernal®, Rose Oxide, Eugenol, and Patchouli shape the middle, with rosy and clove-like warmth alongside the brighter green and fruity notes. Patchouli contributes an earthy presence, while Rose Oxide prevents the composition from becoming exclusively earthy. Leather appears in the base with Helvetolide®, Coumarin, and Evernyl, adding a polished, warm, and grounded foundation.
The evolution
Lime and pear lift galbanum into a vivid green opening. Hivernal®, Rose Oxide, Eugenol, and Patchouli then take over, adding rose, spice, and earth to the composition. Patchouli deepens the middle while Rose Oxide maintains its rose character. As the opening settles, leather and Helvetolide® contribute to the base, with Coumarin and Evernyl adding warmth and structure underneath. The brighter citrus notes give way to a combination of leather, earth, rose, spice, and warm materials, revealing a different character while preserving the fragrance's green and fruity foundation. Its projection and longevity are both rated above average, making it a notably substantial composition in terms of performance.
Cultural impact
Chypre Molecular is presented by Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor as a contemporary interpretation of the chypre structure. Its composition moves from green galbanum, lime, and pear into rose, spice, patchouli, leather, Helvetolide®, coumarin, and Evernyl. The result balances freshness with earthy and warm materials, offering a distinctive chypre experience defined by its green opening, textured middle, and leather-accented base.
The House
Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de AutorRicardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor creates artistic fragrances from Granada, Spain. Each scent references Andalusian history, colonial trade routes, and the cultural mix of South American expatriates who live in Granada and Istanbul. The line balances vintage ingredients such as oud, ambergris, and citrus with modern laboratory techniques, offering collectors a narrative that feels both scholarly and sensual. Recent releases like HooDoo Blues (2023) and Manigua (2025) illustrate the brand’s ongoing dialogue between past and present, while older classics such as AGUA DE BARCELONA (2004) remain reference points for the house’s evolving language.
The Creator
Jorge Lee & Ricardo RamosBased on Hacivat, Jorge Lee seems to favor a style that's both modern and grounded in classic perfumery techniques. He appears to appreciate the impact of well-blended accords and isn't afraid to use powerful ingredients to achieve his desired effect.
