- Catalina Codreanu Perfumer:
Catalina Codreanu is a multi - faceted creative force. Born in Romania in 1988, she initially delved into the world of visual arts. She studied painting at the National University of Arts in Bucharest and the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma.
In the art realm, her activities are extensive. Her works have been sold in auctions, such as those held by Artmark, Romania's leading auction house. She has participated in solo and group exhibitions, with her art being showcased in events like the National White Night of the Galleries and Bucharest Art Gallery Weekend. Her creations have also found their way into magazines, and she has been involved in television and radio projects, art residencies, and art camps. She even collaborated with the Salzburg Theater. Her art often revolves around the concept of love, exploring motherly love, romantic love, and love for life, aiming to remind people of the significance of love in nature and human society.
What makes her particularly unique is her transition into the field of perfumery. As a self - taught indie perfumer, she has brought her innovative conceptual approach from the art world to olfaction. In 2024, she made her mark in the perfume industry with "Italian Vintage," the first fragrance release of the indie brand Ascravi & Sonse. This fragrance, which is suitable for both women and men, has a complex and captivating scent profile. The top notes feature citrus, neroli, petitgrain, lavender, and pink pepper, leading to middle notes of orange blossom, jasmine, vanilla, white musk, sandalo wood, and precious woods. The base notes consist of precious woods, vanilla, patchouli, sandalwood, white musk, and ambergris. Catalina envisioned "Italian Vintage" as a modern take on orange blossom, using high - end and rare materials to create a fragrance that reflects a timeless, elegant, and contemporary lifestyle.
