Heliaca

Heliaca by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is spicy and woody in equal measure, built on just two notes. Jean-Claude Ellena composed it, it was released in 2019, and it is worn by anyone.

The composition is minimal and clear, in keeping with its perfumer's style. Ginger brings the spicy side: zesty, peppery and slightly lemony, with a bright, tingling warmth that lifts the scent. Agarwood (oud) gives the woody depth, dark, resinous and slightly smoky, but here it feels transparent and airy rather than heavy, thanks to the lightness of the ginger. Together they create a scent that feels both warm and fresh.

Balanced between brightness and depth, it suits autumn and spring, for daytime, the office and evenings alike. Anyone who is curious about oud but wants it in a lighter, more transparent form, or who simply enjoys minimal, clean compositions, will find it an elegant choice. Its short note list makes it easy to understand and comfortable to wear every day.

Heliaca — unisex fragrance by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum (released 2019). Notes: Ginger, Agarwood (Oud). — Parfica open fragrance database