22.22

22.22 is the unisex eau de parfum with which Les Folies du Parfum, the Verona maison that dedicates its fragrances to mad souls living outside the rules, opened its story. Signed by master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, it is a floral spicy fragrance with a woody base and an intense character, made for those who want to be recognised.

The Fragrance

The name celebrates a palindromic date, 22.02.2022, the birthday of the maison and of its first creation: 22.22 is madness turned into perfume, a manifesto built on the contrast between freshness and opulence, between an almost cold opening and a dense, sensual floral heart. The brand describes it as a second skin that reveals curves and promises of dark pleasures, with an excessive, euphoric character. Like every creation of the house it is made in Italy, in a hand-crafted glass bottle with a magnetic cap, kept in a wooden box.

How It Evolves on Skin

The opening is lively and almost balsamic: cardamom and mint leaves give a fresh, slightly camphorous effect, bergamot brightens it and cedar gives it structure. After a few minutes the heart takes over with creamy, assertive gardenia and tuberose, joined by bay leaves and honeysuckle: a floral-spicy block that stays in the lead for hours. The base of driftwood, musk, vanilla and tobacco arrives soft and warm, sweetens the flowers and leaves an enveloping trail on the skin that lasts all day.

Who We Recommend 22.22 To

We recommend 22.22 to those who love white flowers but want them less predictable, with a fresh, spicy opening that gives them more character. It is a fragrance for evenings and for occasions where you want to leave a mark, perfect in autumn and winter but wearable in the milder seasons too. Unisex in spirit, it appeals to anyone looking for a scent with real personality.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

22.22 is one of those perfumes that ask for a second spray to be understood: the first can feel disorienting, then it reveals itself and wins you over. More than once in the shop, someone who had found it "too much" came back a few days later precisely for that reason. It is a signature, not a background scent.

Similar Fragrances

• Lady White Snake by Stéphane Humbert Lucas shares honeysuckle, tuberose and musk, in a brighter, more citrusy version with mandarin and orange blossom.
• Nazen by Régalien shares gardenia, tuberose, vanilla and musk, in a creamier, sunnier key with peach and coconut butter.
• Gold Sunset by Attar Al Has shares cardamom, tuberose and vanilla, with a more resinous base of incense, labdanum and sandalwood.

FAQ

Why is it called 22.22?
The name recalls 22.02.2022, the palindromic date on which the maison Les Folies du Parfum was born together with this fragrance, the first of the collection.

Who created 22.22?
The nose is Bertrand Duchaufour, one of the most influential perfumers in contemporary artistic perfumery, who has also signed other creations for the maison.

How long does 22.22 last on skin?
Very long: it is among the most persistent fragrances of the collection, with a trail that stays perceptible for the whole day and even longer on fabrics.

In which season is it best worn?
It shines on cool autumn and winter evenings, when its floral, woody warmth can fully express itself; with a few sprays it also wears well in the milder seasons.

Product Information

Brand

Les Folies du Parfum

Name

22.22

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

100 ml

Olfactory family

Floral Spicy

Launch year

2022

Made in

Italy