Ashoka
Top Notes: Lotus, Rose, Water hyacinth, Fig leaf, Parsley leaf
Heart Notes: Osmanthus absolute, Cassie absolute, Iris, Incense essence, Sambac jasmine, Fig milk, Geranium, Ylang-ylang
Base Notes: Fir balsam absolute, Myrrh, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Vanilla accord, Ambergris, Birch, Haitian vetiver, Leather, Styrax, Heliotrope
Imperialist Buddhist
Inspired by a legendary ruler, Ashoka is a tribute to an emperor who was conquered by his own compassion at the moment his victory was assured.
He converted to Buddhism and devoted the rest of his life to spreading the Buddha’s teachings, to truth, to justice and to compassion for all living creatures beneath the sun.
His own evolution from ruthless conqueror to benevolent emperor is reflected in Ashoka’s journey from the fierce opening to a softly floral heart & the gentle embrace of its richly complex dry-down.
Top notes: Lotus, rose, water hyacinth, fig leaf, parsley leaf
Heart notes: Osmanthus absolute, cassie absolute (acacia farnesiana), iris, incense essence, jasmine sambac, fig milk, geranium, ylang-ylang
Base notes: Fir balsam absolute, myrrh, cedarwood, sandalwood, vanilla accord, ambre gris, birch, Haitian vetiver, leather, styrax, heliotrope
Neela Vermeire Créations is a contemporary French perfume house infused with an Eastern soul, conceived in Paris and inspired by India’s rich cultural and olfactory heritage. Created in close collaboration with master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, the collection is crafted without compromise, using exceptional natural materials; rare attars, precious resins, natural oudh, real sandalwood, rose and jasmine. Each fragrance unfolds with remarkable depth and longevity, revealing vivid portraits of place, history and atmosphere, where classical French refinement meets the sensual splendour of the East.