This fragrance is inspired by love, drama and opulence of the famous painting by P. P. Rubens and the legend of Samson and Delilah. Osmanthus Noble is intense and has a strong personality and notes of Osmanthus, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine absolute flowers, spicy tobacco, warm amber and sandalwood.
At opening you can feel fresh, spicy and aldehydic notes blended with bergamot and mandarin that give vividness and intensity. The noble osmanthus absolute combined with an aromatic clary sage play together to form a soft suede accord. Tobacco absolute, delicious black cherry, saffron and tonka beans play an important role in creating a sensual atmosphere. Floral notes of jasmine sambac and ylang-ylang give vitality and bloom in the heart. In the dry down, oakmoss absolute, labdanum, sandalwood, smoky vetiver and animalic musks bring a spiritual feeling and allow the perfume to linger on the skin.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a scent for close quarters and deliberate presence, where its suede, tobacco and floral richness can unfold without being rushed. It feels made for someone who enters a room with composure and leaves behind a warm, slightly dangerous trail.
How to wear
Best worn in cool to mild weather, where its aldehydes and citrus lift the opening before the floral-leather heart deepens on skin. Use a light hand: one to three sprays are enough for a strong, long-lasting aura that grows warmer, smokier and more intimate over time.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like opulent, textured perfumes with a vintage edge: leathery florals, tobacco warmth, suede softness and a dark, sensual drydown. It suits people drawn to classic structure, rich materials and fragrances with a dramatic, slightly animalic character.
Release year
2018
The nose
Eglija Vaitkevice. A self-taught perfumer and founder of Exaltatum, Vaitkevice works in a baroque, material-rich style that leans on texture, memory and classical composition. Her fragrances often feel painterly and intimate, built around luxurious raw materials and a strong sense of place. With Osmanthus Noble, she channels that approach into a leathery floral that balances osmanthus, suede and tobacco against a polished, opulent structure. The result reflects her preference for fragrances that feel personal, handcrafted and emotionally charged rather than trend-led.
Exaltatum’s story
Exaltatum is a London-based niche house shaped by art, history and personal narrative. Its name suggests elevation and refinement, and the brand’s perfumes are built as expressive, handcrafted compositions that treat materials, color and texture as part of the story.
Osmanthus Noble’s concept
Osmanthus Noble was the first fragrance launched by Exaltatum, created by founder Eglija Vaitkevice as an homage to Peter Paul Rubens' Samson and Delilah. The scent translates the painting’s drama, luxury and tension into a leathery floral composition, with references to silk, velvet, love and betrayal woven through the brief.
Extra info
It was Exaltatum’s debut fragrance and remains in production. The composition is inspired by Rubens' Samson and Delilah and is presented as an eau de parfum intense, hand-filled in London.
This fragrance is inspired by love, drama and opulence of the famous painting by P. P. Rubens and the legend of Samson and Delilah. Osmanthus Noble is intense and has a strong personality and notes of Osmanthus, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine absolute flowers, spicy tobacco, warm amber and sandalwood.
At opening you can feel fresh, spicy and aldehydic notes blended with bergamot and mandarin that give vividness and intensity. The noble osmanthus absolute combined with an aromatic clary sage play together to form a soft suede accord. Tobacco absolute, delicious black cherry, saffron and tonka beans play an important role in creating a sensual atmosphere. Floral notes of jasmine sambac and ylang-ylang give vitality and bloom in the heart. In the dry down, oakmoss absolute, labdanum, sandalwood, smoky vetiver and animalic musks bring a spiritual feeling and allow the perfume to linger on the skin.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a scent for close quarters and deliberate presence, where its suede, tobacco and floral richness can unfold without being rushed. It feels made for someone who enters a room with composure and leaves behind a warm, slightly dangerous trail.
How to wear
Best worn in cool to mild weather, where its aldehydes and citrus lift the opening before the floral-leather heart deepens on skin. Use a light hand: one to three sprays are enough for a strong, long-lasting aura that grows warmer, smokier and more intimate over time.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like opulent, textured perfumes with a vintage edge: leathery florals, tobacco warmth, suede softness and a dark, sensual drydown. It suits people drawn to classic structure, rich materials and fragrances with a dramatic, slightly animalic character.
Release year
2018
The nose
Eglija Vaitkevice. A self-taught perfumer and founder of Exaltatum, Vaitkevice works in a baroque, material-rich style that leans on texture, memory and classical composition. Her fragrances often feel painterly and intimate, built around luxurious raw materials and a strong sense of place. With Osmanthus Noble, she channels that approach into a leathery floral that balances osmanthus, suede and tobacco against a polished, opulent structure. The result reflects her preference for fragrances that feel personal, handcrafted and emotionally charged rather than trend-led.
Exaltatum’s story
Exaltatum is a London-based niche house shaped by art, history and personal narrative. Its name suggests elevation and refinement, and the brand’s perfumes are built as expressive, handcrafted compositions that treat materials, color and texture as part of the story.
Osmanthus Noble’s concept
Osmanthus Noble was the first fragrance launched by Exaltatum, created by founder Eglija Vaitkevice as an homage to Peter Paul Rubens' Samson and Delilah. The scent translates the painting’s drama, luxury and tension into a leathery floral composition, with references to silk, velvet, love and betrayal woven through the brief.
Extra info
It was Exaltatum’s debut fragrance and remains in production. The composition is inspired by Rubens' Samson and Delilah and is presented as an eau de parfum intense, hand-filled in London.