In creating the Source Adage-NYC ambient fragrance line, its designers sought to imbue every aspect of their product with neoclassical style that would transcend cliché, from the signature black glass vessel to the scents within, which incorporate notes like exotic wood, fruit, fine bourbon, and fresh tobacco. “The industry targets women and stops with lavender, jasmine, and roses,” says brand creator Christopher Draghi. “We thought a more complex fragrance would be more interesting. Both males and females are drawn to complexity and fine spices.”
This article appears in August 2016.
