Bruma is an oriental floral fragrance that launched in 2017. Created by Antoine Lie, it features top notes of galbanum, black pepper and lavender; middle notes of iris flower, violet, peony and jasmine; and base notes of vetiver, labdanum and tonka bean. Bruma contains a distinguished, almost animal-like sensuality. In the night, a feminine rider draws inner strength from the elements that surround her: her horse and the depth of the forest at night seem to give her a magnetic and carnal aura. Bruma exudes a distinguished, almost feral sensuality, drawing inner strength from the elements of the night - the horse, the forest, and the magnetic, carnal aura they create together. Bruma (“solstice” in Latin) is intrinsically tied to the sun. And to royalty. An icy solstice, Bruma feeds on the moon and the forest to evoke the inner metamorphosis of a character in contact with the nature surrounding her. “A noble figure leaves the comfort of her rooms on horseback at night to discover a part of herself in another, nearly supernatural place. Her appearance is evoked by the notes that transcribe her femininity as well as her elevated rank. The rider crosses a clearing, passing from the half-dark into the nocturnal light, shrouded in mystery, enigma and a distinguished sensuality that is almost animal-like. Her beauty is suddenly revealed by a spiritual energy.” - Antoine Lie. Bruma is an eau de parfum, edp.
TRUDON BRUMA REVIEWS
Fragrantica: Bruma is a truly beautiful perfume that opens with a distinct spicy peppery blast. Within a few minutes, gorgeous faint floral notes of iris, violet, lavender and peony emerge in an ethereal powdery cloud. Within 15 minutes, lovely, warm tonka blends with the steady but faint floral notes. Not as animalic or smoky as I hoped, the entire fragrance opens and blends in a seamless and overall pleasant manner.
Fragrantica: On my skin, Bruma is a flowing harmony of iris, violet and suede. It opens with mildly carrot-like and starchy, but mostly waxy iris, and slightly tart fruity ionone reminiscent of violet. If I sniff closely, there is also a discreet green pepperiness mixed within. Occasionally, I also get brief impressions of waxy lipsticks, but nothing overtly powdery. The fragrance doesn't have any dramatic change, but moves from one phase to another in incremental steps. The waxy texture of iris is gradually replaced by a abstract, supple suede. There's just a tiny trace of hay to enhance the animalic tenderness of suede. I suspect that there might be something similar to heliotropine as well, because the whole effect of musky violet-suede is reminiscent of a heftier dry down of Hermès Cuir d'Ange to my nose.
Fragrantica: One word: vintage! A powdery iris with an animalic undertone (not dirty animalic, just vintage animalic). The florals are quite prominent and it definitely leans feminine. Very pretty.
