Angeliki, from Angelos Créations Olfactives was released in 2021. The perfumer behind this creation is Angelos Balamis. It has the top notes of Aldehydes, Apricot, Bergamot, Pepper, and Pomelo, middle notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Carnation, Freesia, Jasmine, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, and Wisteria, and base notes of Agarwood (Oud), Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Beeswax, Benzoin, Buddha Wood, Castoreum, Civet, Labdanum, Musk, Oakmoss, Olibanum (Frankincense), Opoponax, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam, and Tonka Bean.
Angeliki is an artful and expressive capture of emotion, inspired by the perfumer’s 104 year old grandmother who had a particular soft spot for classical chypre perfumes. This scent definitely lives up to that idea, but with its own unique twist. As expected, the scent is dominated by a dense, earthy yet creamy oakmoss. Alongside this you’ve got bursts of airy aldehydes alongside musky, soapy notes of hyacinth, lilac and an array of other florals. In the base there’s a subtle whisper of smooth animalics and tolu balsam, which is contrasted by the thick, sweet rindy nature of pomelo and apricot. There’s a lot going on in this scent, and it smells phenomenal, but I’ve found I keep reaching for other fragrances when I’m in the mood for a classical chypre. I can see why this scent is so adored, but I simply don’t wear it unfortunately.