Liberty
Liberty has one of the shortest pyramids in the Merchant of Venice range, and the restraint is deliberate. Saffron and thyme open with a spice-herb pairing that is unusual without being abrasive, the aromatic quality of the thyme keeping the saffron's warmth from reading as heavy. White lily in the heart is handled at a volume that is present but not dominant, cedar giving the floral a dry, structural frame. Crystal amber and patchouli in the base give the drydown a resinous depth that the brief, open top could not have predicted.
Why We Carry This
The saffron-thyme-suede construction in Liberty is one of the more unusual compositional choices in the Merchant of Venice catalog. The aromatic herbs in a leather-adjacent frame with a crystal amber base represents a sensibility that bridges Mediterranean spice and Venetian refinement credibly.
Scent Profile
Top notes: Bergamot, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange
Heart notes: White Rose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Iris
Base notes: White Musk, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Ambrette
Character
Accords: White Floral, Powdery, Floral, Clean, Musk, Fresh
Launched: 2021