Castiamanti (the house of chaste lovers) opens with the fleeting subtlety of the ancient plant deemed sacred to Aphrodite – myrtle – which merges with precious saffron and the balsamic nuances of laurel to result in an indomitable desire for eros. The intoxicating top notes gradually intensify into enveloping heart notes as luxuriant honey notes meet opulent rose petals splayed beautifully across the bed and the intriguing night breeze of jasmine that pervades this home. The trail leads to the lovers’ room in time to release its warm yet mysterious base notes, in which the king of resins – incense – embraces sweet vanilla and welcomes Oriental charm with open arms: a contamination of amber and labdanum…