Each of the four fragrances represents a Greek goddess and a stage of the female cycle.
Esprit de Parfum consists of four perfumes from the Alqvimia brand that add to the emotional cosmetics collection. They are based on pure floral notes that act with the intensity of aromatherapy. Inspired by four Greek goddesses – Hecate, Athena, Aphrodite and Hera – they influence the mood, energy, self-knowledge and wisdom of every woman. Each of them is identified with a stage of the feminine cycle.
Hecate: goddess of intuition and the inner world
In synergy with the feminine cycle in the phase of menstruation and the new moon, the perfume Hecate is based on this goddess of intuition, the inner world, darkness and light, the moon and magic. She is the archetype of the woman-child and the woman-elder in terms of wisdom.
To create the perfume, Alqvimia has been inspired by Neroli essential oil as an innovative holistic elixir that connects with calm, inner wisdom and intuition, restoring emotional energy.
In terms of scent, this perfume offers a citrus top note of lemon, orange and bergamot, with a floral and gourmand heart of neroli, tuberose and vanilla.
Hera: goddess of maternal energy and tenderness
Associated with the waning moon and in synergy with the female cycle in the luteal phase, Hera is the goddess of devotion in love, fertility, compassion, loyalty and sacred marriage. She is the archetype of the maternal woman, protector par excellence of all those she loves. It is inspired by the Bulgarian rose that connects with generosity, well-being and inner happiness. It adds tuberose, geranium, neroli and rosewood for a sensory experience in harmony with feminine energy.
Hecate and Hera fragrances from Alqvimia’s Esprits de parfum collection. Editorial credit: Alqvimia.
The top notes are refreshing with lemon, orange and palmarosa. The heart of the fragrance is floral with Bulgarian rose, tuberose and geranium.
Athena: goddess of wisdom and action
Associated with the crescent moon and in synergy with the female cycle in follicular phase, this Alqvimia perfume represents the goddess Athena. She is the master of wisdom, action, feminine power, beauty united with elegance, majestic, with a heart protected by a helmet, armour and a spear. She plans and executes with mastery of will.
It is the archetype of the warrior woman and is inspired by geranium blossom, rose, neroli, patchouli and vetiver. Geranium essential oil connects with strength, knowledge, joy and determination.
Aphrodite and Athena fragrances from Alqvimia’s Esprits de parfum collection. Editorial credit: Alqvimia.
The top notes are fresh with lemon, orange, bergamot and palmarosa, and the heart of the fragrance is floral with essence of Egyptian geranium, Bulgarian rose and neroli. Geranium is very sensory and boosts self-esteem, balance and confidence. It boosts creativity and willpower to execute plans.
Aphrodite: goddess of beauty and seduction
Probably the best known goddess, the goddess of beauty, seduction, sensuality and magnetism, as well as love. She is the archetype of the lover, of the manifestation of joy, ecstasy, sexuality and creativity. It is associated with the full moon and in synergy with the female cycle in the ovulation phase.
It is inspired by white flowers such as jasmine, ylang-ylang and neroli, combined with coriander and sandalwood.
In terms of scent, it has an effervescent citrus top note with lemon, orange, bergamot, petitgrain and neroli, and a heart note with jasmine absolute, ylang-ylang and neroli.
