Illuminum
The principal Illuminum London collection comprises twelve 100 ml Eau de Parfums. Each composition centres on a particular material; the house's reference points include oud from Laos and Cambodia, Taif rose, and Indonesian patchouli. A useful place to begin is the type of material you most want to explore.
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Illuminum
Illuminum London organises its principal collection around twelve fragrances, each dedicated to a particular material with a stated origin. The house's descriptions include oud from Laos and Cambodia, Taif rose, and Indonesian patchouli. You can therefore begin with the raw material you wish to explore.
Every fragrance in the main line is a 100 ml Eau de Parfum. The format is consistent, but the character of each composition differs. Apply a fragrance to skin, assess its opening, then revisit it after an hour and towards the end of the day. This makes its density, longevity, and comfortable projection easier to understand.
White Gardenia Petals provides a floral reference point. Lily is stated in the opening, followed by gardenia, ylang-ylang, and jasmine in the heart and amberwood in the base. For contrast, choose a main-line fragrance built around a woody or spicy material.
The house has also created projects with chefs Jackson Boxer, Yuki Gomi, and Tom Wolfe, exploring the connection between food and scent. This context explains Illuminum's interest in materials, but the final decision is best based on the development of a specific composition on skin.