I.metaphor Io.ko 1954

Unisex

Eau de Parfum

Year: 2019

I.Metaphor by IO.KO 1954 is a Woody Chypre fragrance for women and men.

Best match: Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel: Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile: amber, warm spicy, fresh spicy with Lemon, Black Pepper, Cardamom

amber warm spicy fresh spicy

The first impression

I.Metaphor by IO.KO 1954 is a Woody Chypre fragrance for women and men. I.Metaphor was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Enzo Galardi. Top notes are Lemon, Black Pepper and Cardamom; middle notes are Jasmine, Labdanum and Iris; base notes are Incense, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

What shapes the scent

amber 100%

warm spicy 85%

fresh spicy 70%

citrus 60%

white floral 50%

iris 40%

oud 35%

aromatic 30%

smoky 25%

powdery 20%

The perfumer behind it

Enzo Galardi

Enzo Galardi is an Italian perfumer known for his work with the niche house Antiqua Firenze. His creations for the brand include a wide range of fragrances such as 20-20, Amore & Psiche, and Fico Fiorentino. Galardi's compositions often reflect a deep connection to Florentine heritage and natural ingredients.

Notes pyramid

Lemon

Black Pepper

Cardamom

Jasmine

Labdanum

Iris

Incense

Agarwood (Oud)

Amber

The mood it creates

At a glance

The Mystic archetype

Intuition, depth, and inward gravity

The Mystic seeks transcendence through sensory and spiritual depth.
Style: They wear flowing silhouettes in rich, dark hues-velvet robes or tailored jackets with intricate embroidery.
Values: They believe in the unseen threads connecting all things.
Social life: They draw others into their introspective world, offering profound but occasional companionship.

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Essence

The Mystic seeks transcendence through sensory and spiritual depth. I.metaphor's smoky incense, oud, and amber create a meditative aura, while the citrus-spice opening suggests an awakening. This fragrance is a ritual in a bottle, bridging the earthly and the ethereal.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear flowing silhouettes in rich, dark hues-velvet robes or tailored jackets with intricate embroidery. Their look is timeless, echoing the perfume's chypre structure and labdanum warmth.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the unseen threads connecting all things. The interplay of jasmine and iris mirrors their fascination with duality-light and shadow, ephemeral and eternal.

Relationships

They draw others into their introspective world, offering profound but occasional companionship. Their connections are intense yet fleeting, like the fragrance's strong sillage that lingers but doesn't cling.

Lifestyle

Their days are punctuated by solitude-reading esoteric texts, burning resins, or walking through misty gardens at dawn. The perfume's smoky-woody drydown evokes these quiet, sacred hours.

Shadow

Their detachment can tip into isolation, mistaking withdrawal for wisdom. The black pepper's sharpness warns of this tendency to armor the heart.

Conclusion

I.metaphor is for those who wear mystery as a second skin, finding divinity in the spaces between notes.

I.metaphor Io.ko 1954

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The first impression

What shapes the scent