Coliva - Gourmand Potion
Extrait · 2024
Adi ale Van
Acquired
Giovanni Festa
Historical and place-based compositions using natural and unusual materials, including papyrus, spikenard, patchouli, amber and vetiver; his work also includes bespoke fragrance projects and collections for Aulentissima.
About
Born in Naples in 1964, Giovanni Festa founded da_Galeno Officine Cosmetiche in 1990 and later established the Aulentissima fragrance brand, whose first collection launched in 2019. He created a four-fragrance collection for a Canadian designer in 2010 and collaborated with Osang, which reached the finals of the 2018 Art and Olfaction Awards in Los Angeles. His documented fragrance work includes Aulentissima and La Rosa Antica di Pompei, and his compositions use materials including patchouli, amber, vetiver, papyrus and spikenard.
Notable Creations
- Osang
- La Rosa Antica di Pompei
- Aulentissima
Training
da_Galeno Officine Cosmetiche (Independent)
