V Canto - Ricina
The miracle tree Ricinus, from which the castor oil is extracted, is a plant of extraordinary beauty which, like most beautiful things, hides a hidden and fateful soul. This wonderful plant can flower all year round and was used by Lucrezia to decorate her gardens. The dreaded poison is masterfully hidden in the seeds of the seductive fruit. To this day no effective antidote has been found.
The precious scent opens with the sweet and tart fruit notes of Sicilian bergamot and orange, with the sweetness of peach and red plum. The top notes reverberate intensely and dance enchantingly on a heart of opulent flowers. Precious jasmine, embraced by white iris and peony, tamed by the dreamlike dance of orange blossom. The entire creation is sustained by precious exotic woods, primarily a touch of patchouli and Cambodian oud, skillfully soothed by the delicacy of sandalwood and the freshness of oak moss. The beguiling love potion is one of the most fateful of this collection, and leaves no way out...