Birth of a Legend
Some experiences mark us more than others. Weve all been there, that fleeting moment that leaves an indelible mark. Thats how it all began. The smell of soft leather, a classic car, and the fierce desire to encapsulate it all in a fragrance... Alberto Morillas remembers every detail. Its a summer afternoon, and as often happens, the perfumer is on a road in Madrid. But this time, everything is different. Hes driving the extraordinary car hed dreamt of. Its now in his hands, a marvel of mechanics with a dreamlike body. Synesthesia then sets in: the deep, familiar sound of the engine, the feel of the steering wheel vibrating under the speed, and the scent of the refined and soft leather that dresses the entire interior. Emotions jumble in the perfumers mind, seeing in it the inspiration for a fragrance: Legend Leather. A composition with leathery accents, ultra contemporary yet iconic, powerful yet subtle. Its all there, the strength and vivacity from aldehydes piercing through the vibrant and smoky notes of guaiac wood, the power and elegance brought by a saffron-infused iris mixed with ambergris. Finally, immortelle and styrax underline the whole composition with a sensual density, skin-deep.
A word from the perfumer:
There are many ways to evoke leather. Here, I wanted to combine strength and softness, but also the voluptuousness of a skin-on-skin sensation with the power of a dense leather character. Like a mille-feuille of emotions and memories that one can experience in certain situations. I was exhilarated by this sensation of speed and freedom, and I wanted to convey it in an ultra-modern composition, like a passion passed on to a younger generation.
In 1999, along with his wife, Alberto Morillas created the scented candle brand Mizensir. In 2015, Alberto Morillas launched Mizensir Parfums; a brand where Alberto can create more personal fragrances, using his favourite materials and passion for the traditional perfume making.His name may not ring a bell, but you may have already worn one of its fragrances. In nearly fifty years of his career, Alberto Morillas has created iconic fragrances.