Olfactra Directory
Scents inspired by female artists, writers and fictional characters in homage to the specificity of women's art and language. Jouissance is a complex concept meaning to transgress the limits imposed on pleasure, and linked to femininity because of women's capacity for experiencing surplus enjoyment. French feminist writer Hélène Cixous thinks of it as an erotic mystical abundance, the source of female creative power. The fragrances are inspired by vintage perfumes, subverting modern trends for clean unobtrusive smells. The house uses shocking olfactory combinations, dirty undertones and aldehydes to push boundaries and confront taboos. Sensual descriptions are lifted from the pages of books, and made flesh. Jou...
This hub pairs Jouissance's brand profile with the current 3 Jouissance fragrances we track, including price coverage and the note families that appear most often across the collection.
