Smeraldo Sylvaine Delacourte

Unisex

Eau de Parfum

Year: 2016

Smeraldo by Sylvaine Delacourte is a fragrance for women and men.

Best match: Casual, Office wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel: Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile: citrus, musky, woody with Angelica, Yuzu, Pear

citrus musky woody

The first impression

Smeraldo by Sylvaine Delacourte is a fragrance for women and men. Smeraldo was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Irene Farmachidi. Top notes are Angelica, Yuzu, Pear and Vetiver; middle notes are Hawthorn, Mastic or Lentisque and Pine needles; base notes are Lime, Rose and Cedar.

What shapes the scent

citrus 100%

musky 85%

woody 70%

sweet 60%

amber 50%

aromatic 40%

powdery 35%

floral 30%

green 25%

fresh spicy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Irene Farmachidi

Irene Farmachidi is a perfumer with a diverse portfolio spanning multiple brands, including Allegro Parfum, Brocard, and Camille Rochelle. For Brocard, she created Blooming Lemon and Mountain Honey, while for Camille Rochelle she developed scents like Amber Noir, Cognac Haze Pour Homme, and Dream Pour Femme. Her work for Allegro Parfum includes Aquilone, demonstrating her ability to craft both fresh and warm, sophisticated fragrances.

Notes pyramid

Angelica

Yuzu

Pear

Vetiver

Hawthorn

Mastic or Lentisque

Pine needles

Lime

Rose

Cedar

The mood it creates

At a glance

The Explorer archetype

Freedom, discovery, and restless curiosity

The Explorer thrives on discovery, drawn to the interplay of light and shadow in nature.
Style: They favor layered textures: linen shirts over rugged boots, or a tailored jacket with weathered leather accents.
Values: Curiosity is their compass.
Social life: They connect deeply but transiently, like the fleeting sweetness of pear in the fragrance.

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The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Smeraldo Sylvaine Delacourte

Essence

The Explorer thrives on discovery, drawn to the interplay of light and shadow in nature. Smeraldo embodies this spirit with its vibrant citrus top notes and earthy green undertones, evoking the thrill of wandering through sun-dappled forests. The fragrance's balance of yuzu and vetiver mirrors the Explorer's duality-both restless and grounded.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor layered textures: linen shirts over rugged boots, or a tailored jacket with weathered leather accents. Their palette leans into organic neutrals-khaki, moss, and sandstone-accented by the occasional pop of citrusy yellow. Every detail feels intentional yet unstudied.

Philosophy & Values

Curiosity is their compass. They believe truth lies in firsthand experience, not dogma. The pine needles and mastic in Smeraldo reflect their reverence for raw, untamed landscapes-places where one can still feel small against the grandeur of nature.

Relationships

They connect deeply but transiently, like the fleeting sweetness of pear in the fragrance. Their partnerships thrive on shared adventures, though others may crave more stability than they can offer. Friends cherish their knack for uncovering hidden gems.

Lifestyle

Mornings begin with cold plunges and handwritten journals. Their calendar is dotted with weekend foraging trips or impromptu road detours to chase a sunset. Smeraldo's cedar base lingers like their habit of pocketing trailside pebbles as mementos.

Shadow

Their independence can tip into isolation. The hawthorn's prickly facets hint at walls erected when others get too close. They risk becoming perpetual outsiders, mistaking motion for growth.

Conclusion

Smeraldo captures the Explorer's essence: a scent for those who find home in the journey itself, where every path holds the promise of angelica's green bite meeting lime's sunlit resolve.

Smeraldo Sylvaine Delacourte

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The first impression

What shapes the scent