Amygdala by Mendittorosa - The Flower in Your Brain
Extrait de Parfum · 33% concentration
Perfumer: Luca Maffei
Fragrance Family: Spicy · Floral · Woody
What if there were a flower blooming in your brain?
That whimsical, surreal question is what inspired Amygdala — one of the most symbolic and emotionally complex scents from Mendittorosa’s Talismans Collection. Named after the amygdala (the part of the brain that governs fear, instinct, memory, and love), this fragrance is a meditation on everything we feel before we can explain it. The joy. The unease. The nostalgia. The rush.
Created by perfumer Luca Maffei, Amygdala is not just a perfume — it's an inner landscape. A place where raw emotion meets quiet beauty. Where scent becomes the language of the subconscious.
The Scent Journey
- Top Notes: Ginger, Coffee, Pink Pepper, Cinnamon
The opening is sharp, bright, and energised — like a spark in the nervous system. Spices crackle against a deep roast of coffee, creating a sense of urgency and alertness. This is instinct in scent form. - Heart Notes: Almond, Jasmine Sambac, Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Violet Leaf, Orange Blossom
A symbolic almond note softens the intensity. The floral bouquet unfolds: powdery iris, luminous jasmine, green violet leaf. This is the emotional bloom, delicate and deeply human. - Base Notes: Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum
The drydown is grounding. Earthy vetiver, smoky woods, and resin settle into the skin with contemplative calm. A scent of memory taking root.
The Meaning Behind the Scent
Amygdala is built on contrast: fear and comfort, energy and stillness, light and shadow. Inspired by a brain scan that resembled a blooming iris, Maffei composed the fragrance to reflect how thoughts and emotions swirl and shift.
It doesn’t follow a simple pyramid. It evolves. Changes. Like memory itself. The result is a fragrance that feels ritualistic and deeply personal.
What It Feels Like to Wear
Amygdala is powerful but not overpowering. With extrait strength, it has presence — yet it wears like a soft veil. Smooth and lingering. It smells like vulnerability, reflection, and deep emotion. One wearer described it as “the feeling of falling in love before you realise you’re falling.”
Why It’s a Collector’s Piece
- Emotionally driven composition
- Symbolic storytelling through scent and design
- Artisan bottle with sculptural talisman cap
- Created by renowned perfumer Luca Maffei
- Ideal for introspective or ritual-focused wearers
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