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Nathalie Feisthauer is a name associated in the world of perfumery with refined and memorable compositions. She was the first nose to collaborate with the young house Profumo del Sonetto, founded in 2023 in Hong Kong. The brand was born at the intersection of two cultures: Western sensuality and Eastern philosophy. Its name translates from Italian as "Scent of a Sonnet," immediately setting a high artistic bar: each bottle is not just a perfume, but a poem frozen in notes.
Hong Kong is a country of skyscrapers, contrasts, and rapid pace, but the creators of Profumo del Sonetto decided to offer their fans something different: a meditative immersion in beauty. The brand's philosophy is built on the idea that a fragrance can convey the subtlest emotions, like a sonnet by Petrarch or Shakespeare. Each composition is dedicated to a specific feeling or moment, so the collections do not yet have strict lines, but promise to become a whole library of olfactory stories. The price segment is niche luxury, aimed at connoisseurs of unique scents.
The choice of Nathalie Feisthauer as the lead perfumer is no coincidence. The French perfumer is known for her work with brands such as L’Artisan Parfumeur, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Lalique. Her signature style: transparent yet multifaceted accords, where floral and woody notes intertwine with unexpected spices. For Profumo del Sonetto, Nathalie created the debut fragrance that instantly caught the attention of the niche geek community.
The most popular fragrance from the brand to date is Profumo del Sonetto - Amorosa Nebbia. The name translates as "Love Fog," and the composition fully lives up to this romantic name. At the heart: powdery iris and delicate violet, enveloped in a haze of amber and musk. The scent is soft, enveloping, ideal for the autumn-winter season and romantic evenings. Customer reviews highlight its exceptional longevity (8–10 hours) and a delicate sillage that stays close to the skin but makes you want to come closer. Amorosa Nebbia is a bestseller that is a great starting point for getting to know the brand.
Although the brand is young and has so far released a limited number of compositions, its signature style is already evident. Profumo del Sonetto gravitates towards elegant, slightly abstract fragrances, where floral and powdery notes coexist with damp greenery and woody undertones. Plans include expanding the collection dedicated to different forms of poetry: sonnets, haikus, ballads. Each release promises to be an event in the world of niche perfumery, as the brand team carefully selects raw materials and works only with the best European laboratories.
If you are looking for something new and authentic, not afraid to step away from the mainstream, Profumo del Sonetto is your choice. The fragrances of this house do not shout; they whisper, like lines of a beloved poem. And thanks to the work of Nathalie Feisthauer, you get high-quality perfumery with French heritage and the soul of Hong Kong. Keep an eye out for new releases – they will definitely appear in our catalog.
| Number of fragrances | 1 |
| Collections (0) | |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Official website | https://www.profumodelsonetto.com |
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