psy_cou woda perfumowana

Coumarin®

Perfumery bloodlust.

Coumarin is the first molecule that allowed perfumers to break free from old limitations and dive into the world of modernist abstraction. This synthetic wonder, first used in the groundbreaking composition of Fougère Royale in 1882, marked the beginning of a new era of artistic expression. The molecule's name comes from "kumarù", the word for tonka bean in the Amazonian Tupi language. It not only served as the primary source of inspiration for modern perfumery, but also remains a fundamental ingredient in the fragrance industry.

SCENT: primal modernity

In order to revive Coumarin and restore its original, modernist character in the composition of psy_cou, perfumer Frank Voelkl had to first heal it from its compulsive sugar cravings and unlock the deepest layers of its subconscious. Instead of focusing on its almond aspect, he brought out its true personality: the scent of freshly cut hay. Cool, sparkling juniper berries, cardamom, and creamy palo santo wood - used as incense in magical rituals in Ecuador - cast a beam of light onto the idyllic background. The composition is ignited by extravagant saffron, releasing notes of brewed coffee, incense, and oud, along with the darkest instincts of the scent of psy_cou. Scents are like human souls: they have their bright sides, but also their dark secrets.