Close To My Heart Bella Freud by Bella Freud

Close To My Heart Bella Freud

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2016

At a glance

Is Close To My Heart Bella Freud worth trying?

Close To My Heart by Bella Freud is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
white floral, woody, tuberose with Tuberose, Neroli, Jasmine
white floral woody tuberose

The first impression

Close To My Heart by Bella Freud is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Close To My Heart was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Azzi Glasser. Top notes are Tuberose and Neroli; middle notes are Jasmine and May Rose; base notes are Patchouli, Moss, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Black Musk.

What shapes the scent

white floral 100%
woody 85%
tuberose 70%
earthy 60%
patchouli 50%
mossy 40%
oud 35%
warm spicy 30%
powdery 25%
musky 20%

The perfumer behind it

Azzi Glasser

Azzi Glasser

Azzi Glasser is a British perfumer known for her work with fashion and lifestyle brands, including Bella Freud and Laura Ashley. Her style is characterized by bold, narrative-driven scents that often blend unexpected notes to evoke emotion and memory. She created the distinctive leather-and-incense fragrance Ginsberg Is God for Bella Freud and the fresh, floral Emma for Laura Ashley, showcasing her range from edgy to elegant.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Tuberose Tuberose
Neroli Neroli

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Jasmine Jasmine
May Rose May Rose

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Patchouli Patchouli
Moss Moss
Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Black Musk Black Musk

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Close To My Heart Bella Freud

Essence

Close To My Heart embodies the Mystic archetype, a seeker of profound emotional and spiritual depths. The fragrance's lush tuberose and jasmine evoke a sensual mysticism, while the grounding oud and patchouli suggest a connection to earthy wisdom. This is a scent for those who navigate the liminal spaces between passion and transcendence.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor opulent textures-velvet, silk, and aged leather-paired with subtle, enigmatic details. Their aesthetic balances dark romance with a touch of bohemian decadence, mirroring the fragrance's contrast of white florals and smoky woods. Every choice feels intentional, as if each garment were part of a ritual.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the transformative power of intimacy, both with others and with the self. The Mystic values depth over surface, seeking meaning in the interplay of light and shadow. The fragrance's warm spices and musky base reflect their reverence for the sacred within the sensual.

Relationships

They draw others in with magnetic intensity, but maintain an air of mystery. Relationships are layered, evolving like the scent's progression from bright neroli to resinous oud. They crave connections that feel fated, where vulnerability and intuition intertwine.

Lifestyle

Their days are punctuated by quiet rituals-morning meditation, late-night journaling by candlelight. Evenings might find them in dimly lit lounges or private gatherings where conversation turns to dreams and symbolism. The fragrance's longevity ensures it lingers like a whispered secret.

Shadow

Their depth can tip into melodrama or withdrawal, mistaking solitude for enlightenment. The heady florals warn of losing oneself in emotion, while the animalic musk hints at a fear of true exposure beneath the mystique.

Conclusion

Close To My Heart is an olfactory invocation of the Mystic's journey-a dance between revelation and concealment, as fleeting and eternal as the scent's trail on skin.

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