BRAND PRESENTATION
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THE BRAND
KINETIC PERFUMES BARCELONA is a luxury, niche perfume brand created with an ambition to transfer inspirations, memories and emotions into scent that becomes a part of us every single day, the perfume we choose to wear. The concept was inspired by kinetics in its multidimensional sense. Kinetics is a dependent relation between motion and energy. Kinetics is everywhere, surrounds us and occurs in various forms and dimensions. The scent that we wear and the movement of its molecules around is a form of kinetic energy. Just like music, painting or sculptures, the scent is a kind of artistic energy born of feelings and memories of its creator. We design kinetic scents with an exceptional point of view on artistic perfumery. Each of our fragrances is a tribute to a different emotion that can become a precious moment to remember. We see the perfume creation as an important form of art with storytelling by scents. We believe that our unique and timeless products will be meaningful and inspirational to each one of us.
THE PRODUCT
Minimalistic and monolithic form of the bottle discreetly conceal a luxurious finishing and attention to every detail of our products. A specially designed magnetic closure creates an impression of dynamics and protects the bottle against damage. Modernity has been combined with a timeless tradition and craftsmanship spirit. All of our perfume compositions have been created by the awardwinning master perfumers using the best ingredients available. Production takes place in Barcelona in a family company that has mastered this art to perfection for the last 3 generations. Passion, love and high-end raw materials create the unique character of each of our products.
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KINETIC PERFUMES BARCELONA is positioned in the high-end niche perfumery Aiming worldwide business relations based on different retail markets: * INDEPENDENT PERFUME BUTIQUES * LUXURY DEPARTMENT STORES * CONCEPT STORES * LUXURY HOTELS BRAND SCOPE K I N E T I C
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PRODUCTION
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Carbonnel S.A. is a Spanish company, specialized in perfume & aromas creation. Founded in 1925 as Destilerías Mauricio Carbonnel S.A., the company dedicated itself exclusively to the production of essential oils for half century as pioneers in the distillation of aromatic plants. Since mid of the 80’s Carbonnel S.A. is the leading company for oriental perfumes (Mukhallats) & non alcoholic fragrances (French & Oriental).
CARBONNEL FACTORY
BARCELONA | 3 generations, 95 years of history
Photo credits: Carbonnel archiv
PERFUMERS K I N E T I C
IN SPI RA TI
Spanish master perfumer specialized in niche, artistic and oriental perfumes and he is today a reference in this discipline. His grandfather was a French perfumer who moved to Spain to produce essential oils and established Carbonnel factory in 1925. Now the family company is located in Barcelona and the business is in its third generation and the fourth is coming. Growing up in the environment of niche fragrances, he had the opportunity to work on key projects for the leading brands in Europe and the Middle East, including Xerjoff, Sospiro, Casamoratti, Nishane, Fragrance Du Bois, Masque Milano, Zoologist, Santi Burgas, Jardins de France, Kemi. He has dedicated his career to treating refined and exceptional essences, which marry perfectly with his idea of High Perfumery, winning and being nominated to many prestigious awards: The Art and Olfactory Awards 2016, 2020, 2021…
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CHRIS MAURICE (CHRISTIAN CARBONNEL)
BARCELONA | Spanish master perfumer specialized in niche, artistic and oriental perfumes.
Born in England, Mark studied in Hamburg before falling in love with Paris, where he has lived for more than 20 years. He is the author of fragrances for major luxury brands such as Givenchy, Versace, Van Cleef & Arpels, Burberry, Cartier, Chopard, Ferré. The audacity of his olfactory creativity was fully expressed with the first Comme des Garçons perfume. Mark Buxton creations propose a refined world with an astonishing modernity. His style, rich and contrasting, fuses a traditional British touch, a hint of contemporary dandy, a rock and offbeat energy that casts off luxury codes with impertinence and daring. His search for absolute simplicity is translated into a seamless rigor and short olfactory formulas.
MARK BUXTON
PARIS | His search for absolute simplicity is translated into a seamless rigor and short olfactory formulas.
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PERFUMES
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PERFUMER
Chris Maurice Carbonnel
TOP NOTES
oud, violet, saffron olibanum, jasmine, raspberry
suede, musk, vanilla, benzoe, amber
PARFUM
parfum, oils concentration 30%
HEART NOTES BASE NOTES INSPIRATION
The French word sillage means the wake left in the water by a sailing ship. In the context of scent, sillage is described as a trail of perfume lingering in the air after a person has left.The train of a dress, a peacock's tail, an invisible track. Right behind you.
OLFACOTRY EXPERIENCE
SILLAGE is composed like a photography with a long exposure time. What for the human eye is a point, becomes a line in the eye of the lens. Light takes on a physical presence, materializes and becomes permanent. The composition opens with notes of oud, but not as a clear image – more as an afterimage. Agarwood usually takes over the entire space, giving the scent a dark undertone - in SILLAGE, the oud is a light ribbon along which the other ingredients have been arranged. Imagine a vast, open landscape, rugged hills closing the horizon, with clear-cut parallel lines slashing the image into two equal parts. We blurred the lines with subtle notes of saffron and violet, which act like a gentle motion softening the contours, a barely noticeable vibration. SILLAGE is a fragrance balancing on the verge of impressions. Its individual elements are fluid, as if in constant motion. It transports us from the dry roughness of resins to the warm embraces of musk and vanilla discreetly and quietly. A sillage usually says “I’ve been here”. The scent boldly states "I am present" - like an aftertaste, an imprint of a body on the sheets, the emotion left by a touch.
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SILLAGE
UNREAL
PERFUMER
Chris Maurice Carbonnel
TOP NOTES
Amalfi lemon, black pepper, juniper, ginger, white iris
HEART NOTES BASE NOTES
leather, magnolia, benzoe, iris, rum sandalwood, tonka bean, vetiver, cedar
PARFUM
parfum, oils concentration 30%
INSPIRATION
The things we call unreal are not the ones that are impossible to happen and therefore never will – conversely, an unreal event is the one that took place against all rules of logic, probability and reason. Unreal is the serendipity, the hidden order of things so much larger than us, the beauty of chaos unraveling right there, in front of our senses.
OLFACOTRY EXPERIENCE
UNREAL touches you before you even notice its existence. A warm hand covering your fingers. A silky cheek pressing against yours. A firm embrace of confident arms It ’ s all about the senses here – white iris murmurs soft layers of suede, studded with spices – opaque black pepper coarse uniper berries ginger more opaline than onyx. Inhale! And brace yourself for the ensuing exhilaration, being taken awash by Amalfi lemon! Once the wave crashes, it recedes, leaving you awe-stricken, euphoric – how did this even happen?! So many heartbeats! Headrush, excitement, words fail you. And then, silence A distant hum of leather and resins approaches you, fearlessly Close your eyes Let yourself be enveloped by the uncanny, the dark light, the bright darkness. Th ngs that take a moment, last forever
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Chris Maurice Carbonnel
TOP NOTES
rosemary, Italian mandarin, vanilla guaiac wood, Virginian cedar, incense from Oman oud blend of nature Trat Thai & Udomsai Laos, tonka bean, musk, powdery notes
HEART NOTES
BASE NOTES EAU DE PARFUM INSPIRATION
eau de parfum, oils concentration 30%
OLFACOTRY EXPERIENCE
KAYU is soft, cashmere darkness. Airy and clean at first, the fragrance slowly unravels with notes of rosemary and mandarin, descending smoothly into fluffy notes of vanilla. Its dual nature: sweet and dry, smooth and rough, is intertwined throughout the whole story the fragrance unfolds. The woody heart of KAYU opens with balsamic and round guaiac wood. Just behind it, the warm murmur of Omani incense heralds the approaching wave of darkness. When you close your eyes, you will feel the notes of impenetrable, tart, slightly bituminous agarwood encompassing you - this is our unique blend of oud oils from Trat Thai and Udomsai. We challenged it with an intense blast of marzipan sweetness, lent to the scent by tonka beans and powdery musk. Surprising, euphoric, bass-like. KAYU, darkness shines brighter than light.
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K I N E T
KAYU stands for “wood” in Indonesian. Blending dry and earthy notes, it honors the home of the world’s most precious oud, Thailand and Laos. An ode to the woods, dusted with powdery softness. C
KAYU
VERDIGRIS
PERFUMER
Chris Maurice Carbonnel
TOP NOTES
orange, lemon, bergamot, jasmine, lime
HEART NOTES
BASE
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calone, freesia, coriander, cyclamen, nutmeg, violet, rose & mignonette amber, patchouli, cedar, musk & oakmoss
EAU DE PARFUM
eau de parfum, oils concentration 30%
INSPIRATION
Is a sea without blue even possible? VERDIGRIS plays the notion of seawater on a completely new plane, shifting the concept towards the land. Here, the sea is born at the intersection of the sky, the air and the sun.
OLFACOTRY EXPERIENCE
VERDIGRIS is the color of the patina covering copper surfaces. Its noble green, interspersed with flecks of gray, brings to mind salt blown by the wind from the ocean onto the roofs of Mediterranean houses Here, the classic freshness of citrus has only been given a third-place role - where proud Italian lemons and oranges usually stand in the center of attention, they are only a discreet background here VERDIGRIS deconstructs the classic chypre and brilliantly reassembles its traditional elements The silky bouquet of flowers - freesia, rose and reseda - is studded with spicy notes of nutmeg and coriander Against their background, the wet, shimmering calone is transparent, almost white. Not sweet, but appetizing. Expressive, though not overtly woody Ethereal, but resonant VERDIGRIS, salt that is ice-cold as snow
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L’UNA
PERFUMER
Chris Maurice Carbonnel
TOP NOTES
saffron, lemon, bergamot, orange nutmeg, rose, plum, lychee, violet, muguet, leather sandalwood, vetyver, cedar, amber, vanilla, musk
HEART NOTES BASE NOTES
PARFUM
parfum, oils concentration 30%
INSPIRATION
L’UNA stands for one, unique and brings to mind a loved woman who radiates warmth and good energy. L’UNA, a composition where roses, the health guardians of grapevines and Italian plum in compilation with the oriental saffron and the spicy addition of nutmeg create an extremely sensual and warm portrait of feminine elegance.
AURA
PERFUMER
Chris Maurice Carbonnel
TOP NOTES
Calabrian bergamot, Brazilian orange, grapefruit, pineapple raspberry, passion fruit from Perú, plum, lily of the valley, Indian jasmine sambac, vanilla woody notes, caramel, oakmoss, amber, musk
HEART NOTES BASE NOTES EAU DE PARFUM INSPIRATION
eau de parfum, oils concentrat on 30%
AURA is inspired by the idea of immaterial space enclosing humans, animals and objects. The layers of the scent surround a person like a net of vibrations. AURA’s distinctive hue is a symbol of warmth, sensuality and the color of its key note: raspberry.
OLFACOTRY EXPERIENCE
First, a flash! A beam of sparks, dazzling cold. We wanted AURA to begin with luminosity and brightness. The fragrance opens with dry, slightly spicy notes of Calabrian bergamot. Brisk, shimmering, slightly resinous, a bit fruity, it balances the mouth-watering freshness of Brazilian orange, the thrilling bitter-sweet interplay of grapefruit and pineapple, but AURA is primarily red, the intoxicating density of raspberries, the appetizing sensuality of passion fruit. Hot, pulsating, carnal, harmoniously blending with the narcotic notes of Indian jasmine sambac. You can envelop yourself in it discreetly, keeping it close to your skin, or dive into it head first, for full olfactory overdose. The scent anchors on the skin with nuances of oakmoss and oriental musk broken with indulgent notes of caramel. AURA, an invisible force field, an emanation of inner energy.
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NEL
Coming soon
PERFUMER
Mark Buxton
TOP NOTES
rhubarb, apple, lychee, tagetes, geranium
HEART NOTES
magnolia, rose, jasmine sambac, dewfruit vanilla, amber, oakmoos, cedarwood
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INSPIRATION
Nel is a fair-haired girl with the eyes and soul of an angel, subtle and de icate, who reaches for own in a characterful way The composition re ects her nature, very perverse, gentle and at the same time predatory as a combination of oral notes with animal ambergris and the and rhubarb bitterness. NEL, Nel is a “dry sweetness” that is imposs ble not to love fl
OLFACOTRY EXPERIENCE
Kittens and their claws Roses and their thorns. Sp ky dewberry bushes, heavy with lush fruit. We seem to love all things sweet but only if they might b te Sting Hurt. Excite. NEL will fool you. You may feel impervious to her charm, “I know her game ” , you think, but before you know it, you’re obsessed She is multi-dimensional, existing in many universes, as if created of multiple worlds where apples taste like rhubarb and owers smell like wild animals. Sensual, playful, fierce, NEL is a go-getter, a troublemaker, an rresistible heartbreaker And yes, NEL is real – so real that we decided to create a scent that embodies her, because one galaxy is not enough to contain her energy Mark Buxton approached the challenge with a bang, ready to capture the v bration with a cheeky mix of notes – sultry ambergris permeates the whole scent giving it a carna , sensual lining. The fruit is crisp, tart, mouth-watering, juicy, addictive Then: a whirlwind of owers –transparent like pale pink silk NEL lasts for hours, bold and fearless, a statement. A rose that grew from thunder
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