Urban Safari A City Story Alviero Martini

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2012

At a glance

Is Urban Safari A City Story Alviero Martini worth trying?

Urban Safari A City Story by Alviero Martini is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
white floral, warm spicy, floral with Peach Blossom, Lemon Blossom, Indian Spices

The first impression

Urban Safari A City Story by Alviero Martini is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Urban Safari A City Story was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Karine Bezard. Top notes are Peach Blossom, Lemon Blossom and Indian Spices; middle notes are White Flowers, Carnation and Jasmine; base notes are Madagascar Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli and White Musk.

What shapes the scent

white floral 100%
warm spicy 85%
floral 70%
amber 60%
vanilla 50%
patchouli 40%
musky 35%
powdery 30%
woody 25%
animalic 20%

The perfumer behind it

Karine Bezard

Karine Bezard

Karine Bezard is a French perfumer who has developed Urban Safari A City Story and Urban Safari A Jungle Story for Alviero Martini. These fragrances explore contrasting urban and natural environments. Bezard's work is noted for its vivid and evocative storytelling through scent.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Peach Blossom Peach Blossom
Lemon Blossom Lemon Blossom
Indian Spices Indian Spices

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

White Flowers White Flowers
Carnation Carnation
Jasmine Jasmine

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Madagascar Vanilla Madagascar Vanilla
Amber Amber
Patchouli Patchouli
White Musk White Musk

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Urban Safari A City Story Alviero Martini

Essence

Urban Safari A City Story embodies the Mystic archetype, a seeker of hidden truths and sensual mysteries. The fragrance's blend of Indian spices, white florals, and vanilla-amber base creates an aura of enigmatic allure, as if whispering secrets from distant bazaars. This is a scent for those who find magic in the intersection of the exotic and the familiar, where peach blossoms meet patchouli's earthy depth.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor draped silks and richly textured fabrics, often in jewel tones or patterns that hint at faraway lands. Their aesthetic balances opulence with restraint-a gold cuff bracelet here, a whisper of incense there. The fragrance's warm spiciness mirrors their love for layered accessories and statement pieces that tell a story.

Philosophy & Values

For them, life is a tapestry of sensory experiences to be savored slowly. They believe in the transformative power of ritual, whether it's brewing spiced tea or lighting candles at dusk. The vanilla and amber notes reflect their core value: that sweetness and resilience can coexist, like honey swirling in dark tea.

Relationships

They draw people in with magnetic charm, but maintain an air of mystery that keeps others intrigued. Romantic partners are often captivated by their ability to blend passion (carnation's fiery heart) with poetic tenderness (jasmine's moonlit romance). Friends know them as the one who always finds the hidden gem-a speakeasy behind an unmarked door, a vintage shop in a back alley.

Lifestyle

Their home is a sanctuary of low lighting and curated oddities-a brass compass, a well-thumbed book of Sufi poetry. Evenings might involve hosting intimate gatherings where the conversation lingers on astrology or the symbolism in Persian miniatures. The musk and patchouli in their scent trail suggest a life that embraces both the sensual and the spiritual.

Shadow

Their love of mystery can tip into evasion, leaving others frustrated by emotional elusiveness. The spices' intensity mirrors a tendency to overwhelm with sudden depth when casual banter would suffice. They must remember that not every interaction needs to be a plunge into the profound.

Conclusion

Urban Safari A City Story is the olfactory equivalent of a palm reader's tent-alluring, slightly dangerous, and pulsing with stories untold. Like the Mystic who wears it, this fragrance doesn't just scent the skin; it invites a journey.