Ode to the Nose
Intrigue, suspense, romance… compelling stories have many styles. Some stories are written. Others are spoken. Olfactive narratives are unique in that they are stories to be smelled. Think of them as “theatre for the nose.” Lost inside the twists and turns of these immersive smellscapes, the mind’s eye submits to the will of the nose.
CM’s particular style of olfactive storytelling has been dubbed urban olfaction: perfumery born from and inspired by post-Industrial city living. We actively formulate outside the lines of the norm, and have been known to find beauty in the unlikeliest of places. Throughout development, we remain true to our olfactive stories. Our fragrances challenge you to abandon the suffocating rules of traditional olfaction. We dare you to let go of the played out paradigm of predictable fragrance families and other gender clichés. Only when we are set free from these restraints can we truly begin to explore perfume’s true potential.
“Nothing that surrounds us is object, all is subject” – André Breton
At Charenton Macerations, we craft olfactive stories designed to make you think. From the rebellious queer roots of New York City to the ancient sands of Thebes, our fragrances guide you down the paths of the unexpected. Come experience scented snapshots that exist beyond the bounds of “the pretty” and “the inoffensive.” Welcome to The Fragrance Underground.
