Korè is the extrait de parfum created by Les Folies Du Parfum, launched in 2025: a unisex amber oriental that closes the trilogy dedicated to Marchesa Luisa Casati Stampa, suspended between light and darkness, innocence and perdition.
The Fragrance
Korè grows out of a historic invitation: it was Gabriele D'Annunzio himself who called Marchesa Casati into his world of art and mystery, among the rose gardens of the Vittoriale. The fragrance tries to capture that duality — a woman who was at once an icon of transgression and of absolute elegance — building a composition that warms slowly, from the mystical to the intimate.
How It Wears on Skin
The opening blends ozonic notes, lively pink pepper and the almost ritualistic allure of incense, an entrance that envelops without ever feeling heavy. The heart reveals the elegant powderiness of iris merging with smoky notes of leather and tobacco, the most intense and passionate passage of the whole composition. The base warms on musk, grey amber and a creamy vanilla, for a trail the brand describes as velvety and persistent. We haven't yet gathered many direct reviews for this release — it's among the most recent in the collection — but the available community feedback confirms a positive verdict, in line with the rest of the line.
Who We Recommend Korè For
Suited to those who love amber orientals with a leathery, tobacco-forward heart, not the usual sweet and predictable fragrance. Perfect for elegant evenings and exclusive events, though with an intensity the brand itself notes is also suited to cold indoor days.
Fragrance Characteristics
| Intensity | ★★★☆☆ |
| Longevity | ★★★★☆ |
| Projection | ★★★☆☆ |
| Gender | Unisex |
Our Take
Iris and leather together aren't an obvious pairing. The first is almost always powdery and delicate, the second rough and assertive — here they coexist without either one taking over, and it's exactly that balance that sets Korè apart from the other ambers in the collection.
Similar Fragrances
Same powdery iris and leather, but with a warmer, pure vanilla base instead of amber: Soleil de Jeddah L'Original by Stéphane Humbert Lucas
Same smoky tobacco and leather, with a spicier pink pepper opening instead of ozonic notes: Honeyd Tobacco & Oud by Habibi NY
Same mystical incense and grey amber, in a woodier, less leathery composition: Alheba by Cave
FAQ
Is Korè connected to other fragrances in the collection?
Yes, it ideally closes a trilogy dedicated to Marchesa Luisa Casati Stampa alongside Palais Rose, both inspired by the same historical figure but with very different olfactory characters.
Is Korè only suitable for evening wear?
It's designed mainly for elegant evening occasions, but the brand also describes it as suited to cold days indoors.
What size is Korè available in on your store?
Korè is available as a 100 ml extrait de parfum.
Product Information
Brand: Les Folies Du Parfum
Name: Korè
Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Size: 100 ml
Olfactory family: Amber Oriental
Perfumer: not specified by available sources
Launch year: 2025
Made in: Italy
