Le Parfum D'ida Neil Morris

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2000
Strong
Sillage
Very Good
Longevity
Fall
Best Season
Evening, Special Occasion
Best For

Fragrance Story

Le Parfum d'Ida by Neil Morris is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. The nose behind this fragrance is Neil Morris. Top notes are Aldehydes, Cloves, elemi and Blackberry; middle notes are Hyacinth, Geranium, Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang and Gardenia; base notes are Russian Leather, Civet, Oakmoss, Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Orris, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Myrrh.

Composition Profile

fresh spicy 100%
animalic 85%
earthy 70%
leather 60%
aromatic 50%
aldehydic 40%
green 35%
floral 30%
musky 25%
warm spicy 20%

About the Perfumer

Neil Morris

Neil Morris

Neil Morris is an independent perfumer based in the United States, known for a diverse portfolio of fragrances. His creations include A Rose Is A Rose, Aegean, Afire, Assam, Ayour, Briar, Café, and Cathedral. Morris often blends natural and synthetic materials to create complex, narrative-driven scents.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Aldehydes Aldehydes
Cloves Cloves
elemi elemi
Blackberry Blackberry

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Hyacinth Hyacinth
Geranium Geranium
Narcissus Narcissus
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Gardenia Gardenia

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Russian Leather Russian Leather
Civet Civet
Oakmoss Oakmoss
Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Vetiver Vetiver
Orris Orris
Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
Myrrh Myrrh
Unique Character

Le Parfum D'ida Neil Morris by Neil Morris offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Le Parfum D'ida Neil Morris embodies the distinctive style of Neil Morris while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Le Parfum D'ida Neil Morris

Essence

The Mystic walks between worlds, attuned to the unseen and the sacred. Le Parfum d'Ida is their incense-laden veil, a fragrance of ancient rites and hidden knowledge. The wearer is a keeper of secrets, their presence felt before it is seen, leaving a trail of dark florals and animalic earth.

This scent is a ritual in a bottle: aldehydes spark like the first light of dawn, then plunge into a heart of narcotic blooms and a base of leather, civet, and oud. The Mystic wears this to connect with the primal, the forgotten, the divine within the decay.

Style & Aesthetic

The Mystic's style is timeless and layered, favoring garments that drape and flow. They wear deep purples, blacks, and forest greens, often in natural fibers like linen and wool. Their accessories are talismanic: a single ring, a worn leather bag, a scarf that has traveled far.

Their aesthetic is one of deliberate mystery. They are not concerned with fashion but with presence. Their home is filled with books, dried herbs, and the scent of old wood. Le Parfum d'Ida is their aura, a fragrance that speaks of ancient forests and forgotten temples.

Philosophy & Values

The Mystic values depth, intuition, and the sacredness of all things. They believe that the material world is a reflection of a deeper, spiritual reality. They are drawn to the liminal, the spaces between day and night, life and death, the seen and the unseen.

They hold that true knowledge is not found in books alone but in experience and silence. They are seekers of truth, not as a destination but as a path. Their core value is authenticity, a refusal to wear masks, even as they move through the world shrouded in mystery.

Relationships

The Mystic's relationships are intense and transformative. They are drawn to others who are on a path of self-discovery, who are not afraid of the dark. They are loyal but require solitude, understanding that their inner work demands space.

They can be challenging, their truths sometimes uncomfortable. A partner must be willing to explore the shadow, to sit with the scent of civet and myrrh without flinching. They offer a connection that is deep and soulful, but it is not for the faint of heart.

Lifestyle

The Mystic's life is one of ritual and contemplation. They might meditate at dawn, walk in the rain, or spend hours tending a small garden of herbs. They are drawn to the arts that evoke the numinous: poetry, classical music, abstract painting.

They travel to sacred sites, not as tourists but as pilgrims. Their daily life is infused with intention, from the tea they brew to the incense they burn. Le Parfum d'Ida is their companion in these rituals, a scent that grounds them in the body while opening the door to the spirit.

Shadow

The Mystic's shadow is the risk of detachment. They can become so focused on the unseen that they neglect the tangible world. Their intensity can be isolating, their truths becoming a barrier rather than a bridge.

They may struggle with the mundane, finding it difficult to engage with the practicalities of life. The shadow of Le Parfum d'Ida is the potential for the animalic notes to overwhelm, for the fragrance to become too heavy, too dark, a scent that repels rather than invites.

Conclusion

Le Parfum d'Ida by Neil Morris is the scent of the Mystic, a fragrance that honors the sacred and the primal. It is a complex, challenging, and deeply rewarding perfume for those who are not afraid to explore the depths. For the Mystic, this scent is a tool for transcendence, a reminder that the most profound truths are often found in the darkest places, and that the path to the divine is paved with earth and flesh.