The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Princino arrived from Suassuna Parfums in 2021, composed by Nilton Suassuna. Its name means “princess” in Esperanto, giving the scent an elegant, cosmopolitan frame without attaching it to one inherited tradition. The composition itself carries a similar tension. Blood orange and strawberry bring vivid sweetness, rose, hibiscus, violet, and lily bring softness, while patchouli, oakmoss, cedar, and sandalwood lend composure. Vanilla and musk round out a scent that feels dressed up without losing its footing. As the bright fruit and florals settle against the darker base, the fragrance reveals a layered balance: citrusy freshness at first, a softly textured floral center, and a warm, woody finish that remains close and enveloping.
The unusual part is how naturally opposite textures share the same frame. Citrus fruit and a woodland strawberry provide tart, juicy brightness. Florals then add a polished face, but the base refuses to stay ornamental. Patchouli and oakmoss bring damp soil and green bark, while cedar and sandalwood make the composition feel more grounded than its candy-like opening suggests. Musk and vanilla stop the woody side from becoming severe, giving it a soft, skin-close finish.
The evolution
The first impression is bright and appetiteful. Blood orange cuts through the sweetness with bitter citrus, strawberry adds a juicy edge, and bergamot gives the opening a polished gleam. Then the floral heart arrives, with rose supplying a classic center while hibiscus, violet, and lily create a cool, powdery softness. The character shifts as the composition settles: patchouli and oakmoss introduce an earthy counterweight, and cedar and sandalwood turn that weight toward structure. Musk keeps the result intimate, while vanilla leaves a gentle sweetness in the trail. Over time, the fragrance moves from polished brightness to a softer floral-woody finish, with the base notes lingering closest to skin. The transition feels gradual, as citrus gives way to rose and powdered florals, while patchouli, oakmoss, cedar, and sandalwood add depth beneath the brighter opening.
Cultural impact
Princino belongs to a house built around linguistic play. “Princino,” meaning “princess” in Esperanto, gives the composition a courtly, theatrical quality. The name connects naturally with a fragrance that opens brightly on blood orange, strawberry, and bergamot before settling into rose, hibiscus, violet, and lily. Its deeper notes add contrast: patchouli and oakmoss bring an earthy edge, cedar and sandalwood provide structure, and vanilla and musk leave a soft, warm trail. The scent invites exploration through its changing balance of fruit, florals, and woods.
The House
Suassuna ParfumsSuassuna Parfums is an emerging fragrance house whose debut collection emerged in 2020, marked by a roster of compositions that draw on Esperanto-derived naming conventions. The brand's catalog includes titles such as Ruĝa Sablo, Ruĝa Jasmeno, Renkontiĝo, Imperia Mango, and Teo Rozoj, followed by additions like Aŭtuna Ekvinokso, Dolĉa Aŭgusto, and Princino in 2021. The use of a constructed language for naming suggests an intentional artistic gesture, positioning each fragrance within a thematic, multilingual framework rather than relying on conventional descriptors.
The Creator
Nilton SuassunaSuassuna's work sits comfortably within Brazilian independent perfumery, a category that prizes expressive character over safe commercial formulas. While his specific palette remains something to discover with each release, his catalog of eight fragrances suggests a methodical…
























