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Source Adage – Fragrances That Speak of Place, Passion & Craft
Two founders, two worlds – one uncompromising olfactory identity
Christopher Draghi and Robert Dobay founded Source Adage in 2015 with a shared vision: to create fragrances that express emotion, space and origin with sincerity and depth. Christopher brings his background in design, photography and brand strategy within luxury hospitality; Robert his lifelong fascination with scent ingredients, culture and memory. Together, as both creative partners and life partners, they formed an independent perfume brand defined not by trends, but by personal truth.
What they envisioned was not fashion in a bottle, but fragrance as atmosphere – olfactory narratives shaped by landscape, light and feeling.
Born in New York – reMade in Italy
The journey of Source Adage began in a restored Greek Revival building in Hudson, New York, where the pair blended coastal winds, volcanic warmth and arctic silence into singular compositions. Today, their creative home is in Riparbella, Tuscany, where they craft their long-lasting Eau de Parfum and home fragrances in a historic palazzetto known as the adage studio olfattivo. Each creation is developed in close collaboration with local artisans and trusted perfumers.
Their signature scents – like i’khana, aka’ula, or c’i’aan – are inspired by vast natural terrains, distilled into unisex niche fragrances that resonate far beyond the surface. Their motto is more than marketing: Born in New York. reMade in Italy is the soul of the brand.
Fragrance as memory, not decoration
At Source Adage, fragrance is never ornamental. It is emotional, architectural, and honest. Every scent is built as a personal landscape, designed to transport, not distract. The formulas are layered and composed with care – shaped with perfumers such as Thomas Siedel and Kingsley Ibe, and guided by instinct rather than convention.
Minimalistic in design, yet rich in narrative, these scents carry a refined strength – especially compelling as a niche fragrance for men. With smoky woods, windswept minerals, aromatic greens or saline air, they embody an artisan fragrance house with depth, restraint and voice.
Source Adage at scent amor – Fragrance with soul and substance
Source Adage does not speak loudly. It speaks clearly. Each bottle reflects thoughtful design, natural elegance and an unwavering commitment to quality. The packaging is tactile and refined, the scents genderless and slow to reveal – inviting you to linger, to feel, to remember.
At scent amor, we proudly offer a curated selection of Source Adage – for those who seek perfume for men (or women) that tells a story rather than chasing a trend. Discover compositions crafted with spirit and precision – authentic olfactory signatures that stay with you, far beyond the moment.
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