Lorenzo Pazzaglia | Van Sea | Extrait de Parfum
Created by chef-turned-perfumer Lorenzo Pazzaglia, Van Sea is a "dreamy immersion" into a world where the desert meets the ocean. It captures the paradoxical beauty of getting lost in a "sea of vanilla" and rediscovering oneself on a bed of dreams. Inspired by the desire to merge the comforting warmth of gourmand notes with the untamed spirit of the Mediterranean, this fragrance is a masterclass in balance. It bottles the feeling of salt-crusted skin after a swim, wrapped in a luxurious, multi-layered vanilla veil. It is an "Aquatic Gourmand" designed for those who want a scent that is both intimately familiar and wildly adventurous.
Olfactory Pyramid:
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Top Notes: Bourbon Vanilla, Madagascar Vanilla, Tahitian Vanilla, Mohea Vanilla, Yuzu, Mint, Wormwood
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Heart Notes: Vanilla of the Vanilla Islands, Sea Notes, White Flowers, Sardinian Myrtle, Caramel
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Base Notes: Black Vanilla Husk, Salt, Tonka Bean, Ambergris, Algae, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud)
Vibe: "The Vanilla Ocean", creamy, salty-sweet, aromatic, and sophisticatedly breezy.
Performance: As a high-concentration Extrait de Parfum, Van Sea delivers impressive longevity (10–12+ hours) with a sillage that is persistent and sophisticated. While it is more elegant and "airy" than Pazzaglia’s heavier "beast mode" creations like Black Sea, it maintains a constant, radiant presence. The complex blend of five different vanillas ensures a "saturated" sweetness that never feels cloying, thanks to the mineral-rich base of Salt, Algae, and Ambergris that grounds the fragrance from opening to dry down.