Sweet Venice Perfume

As the gondola drifted through Venice’s hidden back-canals, Lucia leaned over the edge, letting her fingers skim the cool, shimmering water.

The evening sun bled gold across the walls, and the air trembled with the bright sparkle of Italian mandarin and bergamot, a citrus breeze that seemed to follow her, teasing her senses. The gondolier, an old man with eyes like hidden stars, watched her with a knowing, secretive smile.

He steered the gondola into a narrow, twisting passage she had
never seen before. The air deepened, thickened with a warm cedarwood note that whispered like a heartbeat through the stillness.

Lucia’s pulse quickened; she felt as though she were crossing an invisible threshold.

The foliage grew dense and overgrown, dotted with small creamy smelling flowers, it curled over the stone walls and dipping toward the water, as if guarding a secret that had waited
centuries to be discovered. The gondola slipped beneath the tangled green canopy, and a hush fell over the world. Lucia held her breath as they entered a hidden garden, its entrance shrouded in shadow and mystery.

A small stone landing led her into a garden glowing with soft
amber light. Citrus trees shimmered, their blossoms releasing a
bright, almost electric sweetness, while the tall cedar trunks
exhaled warmth and depth, anchoring the space in silence and secrecy.
The garden felt alive, a symphony of bright yet
enigmatic scents, welcoming yet untouchable.

Lucia stepped among the trees, letting the amber-citrus air settle
over her like a long-forgotten memory. Every breath drew her deeper into the garden’s web.

When she finally turned to thank the gondolier, he had
disappeared. Only the faint echo of his knowing smile lingered in the
air.

As she made her way back to the street, she realized the secret
garden, and its amber-citrus perfume, would haunt her forever, a hidden treasure woven into the very pulse of Venice.

A botanical symphony of hydration and scent, wrapped in artful imagination.

• Top notes: Italian mandarin and Italian bergamot, creating a fresh, bright citrus opening.

• Base notes: Virginia cedarwood, adding warmth, woodiness, and depth as the scent develops.

• Overall vibe: An amber-citrus blend that feels warm yet fresh, balancing brightness with subtle sophistication.

Maison Abysse was founded by Charlotte Labidi, a French designer whose path began in fashion before evolving into perfumery. After studying fashion design and working in couture houses, she spent several years on Réunion Island, where a newfound passion for diving inspired her fascination with depth, contrast, and the natural world. Returning to France with a desire for independence and creative freedom, she created Maison Abysse in 2021 as a way to blend her design sensibility with a more emotional, storytelling approach to scent. The name reflects this duality—“Maison” suggesting comfort and heritage, while “Abysse” evokes mystery and the ocean’s depths. Labidi works closely with perfumers in Grasse to craft fragrances that feel both accessible and artistic, each one designed to capture a mood, a memory, or an imaginative journey.