Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to give a unique and meaningful gift. What could be more personal and expressive than a perfume? This year, Letzshop.lu is collaborating with Occino, the first Luxembourgish perfume brand, to offer you a truly special olfactory experience. We had the pleasure of speaking with Anne Leser, the founder of Occino. She introduced us to the world of her scented creations and shared valuable tips on choosing the perfect fragrance for your loved one.
Occino – A Brand Inspired by Luxembourg and the Art of Perfumery
With an overwhelming passion for the world of fragrances and a deep admiration for Luxembourg’s diversity, Anne Leser founded Occino. The brand’s name means “making one’s voice heard” – a metaphor for expressing emotions, identity, and cultural richness through exceptional perfumes. Each creation invites you on a sensory journey, allowing you to discover Luxembourg in a new olfactory dimension.
The perfumes of Occino are not just olfactory compositions; they are true stories infused with the Luxembourgish soul. Terres Rouges, with its earthy and spicy notes, pays tribute to southern Luxembourg, known as the “Land of Red Earth.” This perfume elegantly combines saffron, iris, amber, and sage. Green Velvet on the other hand, captures the freshness of Luxembourg’s forests with invigorating nuances of mint, rosemary, and woody notes. Finally, Purple Melusine, inspired by the legendary mermaid Melusina, embodies romance and seduction with a captivating blend of jasmine and mimosa.
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Love and perfumes: a magical alchemy
For Anne Leser, floral fragrances are particularly expressive when it comes to love and passion. Essences like jasmine, rose, and ylang-ylang possess a natural sensuality that attracts and enchants. When combined with woody or spicy notes, they create fascinating and unforgettable compositions. Anne Leser also emphasizes that every perfume evolves in a way similar to a love story: it begins with lively top notes, unfolds into an intense and deep heart, and finally leaves behind a long-lasting and captivating trail.
If love were to be summed up in three fragrance notes, for Anne Leser, they would be jasmine, ylang-ylang, and centifolia rose. These blossoms exude sensuality and harmony—two essential qualities of a perfume that symbolizes pure passion.
Gifting a perfume: an intimate gesture
Choosing a perfume for a loved one is a personal and meaningful gesture. Anne Leser recommends identifying your partner’s olfactory preferences based on memories, tastes, and experiences. For someone drawn to green and spicy aromas, Green Velvet or Terres Rouges would be ideal choices. If they love floral fragrances, Purple Melusine, Doki or Rose will enchant them. For a fruity and refreshing touch, Peak, a unisex perfume, is an excellent choice.
