Floral
Notesambergrisbigaradecypresselemifrankincensejasminejuhi jasminekumquatlabdanumlilymace spicenutmegpompiaroserosewoodturkish roseylang-ylang
Tags
#beast
#ultra niche
Style
unisex
According to ancient religious scriptures, Mary mother of Jesus was informed of her destiny by the Archangel Gabriel when she was about 13 years old. Artists over the centuries have been captivated by the idea of this scene, a startled schoolgirl recoiling in shock from the supernatural being. The lily, symbolizing purity and innocence, is not only a common element of these artworks, but is also the inspiration for this extrait. In principio, Latin for “in the beginning”, is a meditation on the creamy radiance of lily, supported by the down-low sensuality of ylang ylang. Mace, sweeter than nutmeg and softer than incense, lends clarity, while sweet/tart kumquat sharpens the focus.
Limited to 58 bottles, 48% extrait.
Blended with:
White lily absolute,
Kumquat essential oil,
Mace absolute,
Nutmeg tincture,
Bitter orange essential oil ,
Ylang Ylang essential oil,
Elemi essential oil,
Tuscan cypress essential oil,
Pompia essential oil,
Turkish rose absolute,
Rosewood essential oil,
Frankincense rivae,
Juhi jasmine absolute,
Cistus tincture,
Ambergris.
Important notice:
Zanini blends are living botanical compositions, crafted entirely from natural materials and free from synthetic fixatives or stabilizers. As with all things living, subtle variations are part of their nature: over time, you may notice a gentle evolution in colour, texture, or the appearance of natural sediment. These are not imperfections, but part of the character of the raw materials themselves.
These blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes) and sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).
Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in Zanini’s 100% natural blends may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Zanini’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.).
Zanini advise that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.
Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Zanini’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close, attentive spaces where intensity can unfold without apology: a room held in silence, a conversation that stays low and deliberate, a presence that reads as composed but unmistakably charged. It projects like a floral statement with a devotional edge.
How to wear
Best worn sparingly, especially on fabric, where its natural materials can open more gradually and last with greater clarity. In cool to mild weather it will feel richest and most structured; on skin, use restraint, as the extrait concentration and floral density can become very forceful.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like floral perfumes with weight, texture, and a distinctly niche, uncompromising profile. It will appeal to those drawn to luminous white florals, natural compositions, and scents that feel artistic rather than pretty or easy.
Release year
2026
The nose
Filippo Zanini is the founder-perfumer behind Zanini, working in the natural, artisanal niche with a chemistry-informed approach to composition. His style leans toward botanical textures, philosophical concepts, and scent as a crafted landscape rather than a conventional perfume formula. For In principio V2, that sensibility shows in the way he frames lily not as a decorative floral, but as a luminous central material, supported by citrus brightness and sensual floral depth. The result fits his broader interest in natural materials, careful construction, and emotionally charged olfactory narratives.
Zanini’s story
Zanini is a small Italian natural-perfumery house that treats fragrance as an artistic landscape rather than a mainstream product. Its identity is rooted in raw materials, slow composition, and the idea of scent as a living, sensory work shaped by nature and imagination.
In principio V2’s concept
In principio V2 extends Zanini’s meditation on beginnings, drawing on the image of the Annunciation and the long artistic tradition around lily as a symbol of purity and innocence. The perfume reframes that scene as a creamy, radiant floral study, with ylang-ylang adding a quieter sensual undercurrent and citrus facets sharpening the focus.
Extra info
In principio V2 is a limited 2026 release from Zanini, presented as an extrait and produced in very small numbers. The name means "in the beginning" in Latin, and the fragrance is tied to the Annunciation motif and the lily’s symbolic role in religious art.
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Notesambergrisbigaradecypresselemifrankincensejasminejuhi jasminekumquatlabdanumlilymace spicenutmegpompiaroserosewoodturkish roseylang-ylang
Tags
#beast
#ultra niche
Style
unisex
According to ancient religious scriptures, Mary mother of Jesus was informed of her destiny by the Archangel Gabriel when she was about 13 years old. Artists over the centuries have been captivated by the idea of this scene, a startled schoolgirl recoiling in shock from the supernatural being. The lily, symbolizing purity and innocence, is not only a common element of these artworks, but is also the inspiration for this extrait. In principio, Latin for “in the beginning”, is a meditation on the creamy radiance of lily, supported by the down-low sensuality of ylang ylang. Mace, sweeter than nutmeg and softer than incense, lends clarity, while sweet/tart kumquat sharpens the focus.
Limited to 58 bottles, 48% extrait.
Blended with:
White lily absolute,
Kumquat essential oil,
Mace absolute,
Nutmeg tincture,
Bitter orange essential oil ,
Ylang Ylang essential oil,
Elemi essential oil,
Tuscan cypress essential oil,
Pompia essential oil,
Turkish rose absolute,
Rosewood essential oil,
Frankincense rivae,
Juhi jasmine absolute,
Cistus tincture,
Ambergris.
Important notice:
Zanini blends are living botanical compositions, crafted entirely from natural materials and free from synthetic fixatives or stabilizers. As with all things living, subtle variations are part of their nature: over time, you may notice a gentle evolution in colour, texture, or the appearance of natural sediment. These are not imperfections, but part of the character of the raw materials themselves.
These blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes) and sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).
Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in Zanini’s 100% natural blends may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Zanini’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.).
Zanini advise that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.
Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Zanini’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close, attentive spaces where intensity can unfold without apology: a room held in silence, a conversation that stays low and deliberate, a presence that reads as composed but unmistakably charged. It projects like a floral statement with a devotional edge.
How to wear
Best worn sparingly, especially on fabric, where its natural materials can open more gradually and last with greater clarity. In cool to mild weather it will feel richest and most structured; on skin, use restraint, as the extrait concentration and floral density can become very forceful.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like floral perfumes with weight, texture, and a distinctly niche, uncompromising profile. It will appeal to those drawn to luminous white florals, natural compositions, and scents that feel artistic rather than pretty or easy.
Release year
2026
The nose
Filippo Zanini is the founder-perfumer behind Zanini, working in the natural, artisanal niche with a chemistry-informed approach to composition. His style leans toward botanical textures, philosophical concepts, and scent as a crafted landscape rather than a conventional perfume formula. For In principio V2, that sensibility shows in the way he frames lily not as a decorative floral, but as a luminous central material, supported by citrus brightness and sensual floral depth. The result fits his broader interest in natural materials, careful construction, and emotionally charged olfactory narratives.
Zanini’s story
Zanini is a small Italian natural-perfumery house that treats fragrance as an artistic landscape rather than a mainstream product. Its identity is rooted in raw materials, slow composition, and the idea of scent as a living, sensory work shaped by nature and imagination.
In principio V2’s concept
In principio V2 extends Zanini’s meditation on beginnings, drawing on the image of the Annunciation and the long artistic tradition around lily as a symbol of purity and innocence. The perfume reframes that scene as a creamy, radiant floral study, with ylang-ylang adding a quieter sensual undercurrent and citrus facets sharpening the focus.
Extra info
In principio V2 is a limited 2026 release from Zanini, presented as an extrait and produced in very small numbers. The name means "in the beginning" in Latin, and the fragrance is tied to the Annunciation motif and the lily’s symbolic role in religious art.
Also featured in
Rose LoversWhite Flowers