Stercus is an olfactory reference to excrement, the name of the fragrance goes back to the Latin term. Alessandro sees it as an essential component in the cycle of life – feces are a natural fertilizer, and they do not lie.
As a connection between the end and beginning of life, they are the body's waste product and promote the emergence of new plant life. In this regard, it is an absolutely authentic and natural element.
Feces emit the unadulterated smell of life and equality. All differences end with the excretion of something universal. All organisms produce waste, as does humanity, whether farmer or king. Meanwhile, we are all equal and what we eat. Emptying the bowels is one of the basic bodily functions and is a primary indicator of health status. Doctors rely on excretions to assess digestion and its organs. It is generally recommended to trust your gut.
A PACKAGING THAT LEADS TO NEW DISCOVERIESAll fragrances from ORTO PARISI are hidden in a box that unfolds in individual facets and suggests an opening towards infinity in the center. The scent of Stercus is contained in a glass bottle with a polished bronze metal cap and an inlay of brown horn. The label made of natural white paper has the texture of 'Savile Row Tweed' and features an extremely fine herringbone structure.
CENTRAL ASPECTS OF ORTO PARISI
PLEASANT versus SEVERE SCENTSATTRACTION versus REPULSION
Two notes are present in all fragrances: 'PISSE DE CHEVAL' and 'BOYA BUTTER'. Boya butter is the butter from precious agarwood that forms in the heartwood of trees of the genus Aquilaria when they are infected with a special type of mold. The heartwood is odorless, thin, and light before infection. After infection, it turns dark and produces an extremely aromatic resin called Agar, which is also known as 'Oud'. Agarwood of the first grade is one of the most expensive natural raw materials in the world. The scent of agarwood is complex and enchanting, and there are virtually no other substances that come close to it. Behind the so-called 'pisse de cheval' lies the organic component p-Cresol, which is produced during the bacterial fermentation of human protein and is excreted with feces and urine. It is also a component of tobacco smoke and human sweat, which attracts female mosquitoes. In the Orto Parisi collection, p-Cresol plays a role in creating repulsive and attractive notes. It is an essential component of the natural scent of pigs and is produced during the mating season by male elephants. It is one of the rare components that attracts Euglossini – the so-called orchid bees – and has been extensively used in this context to capture and study the species. A repulsive lure that brings the hidden scent of the soul to life. These two extremely subtly processed basic components represent the contradiction between attraction and repulsion in a balanced combination with other raw materials. They invite those who smell the fragrances on an endless journey to discover life through the sense of smell.
