Shakti Saffron – Extrait de Parfum - A deep, mellow saffron aroma with notes of cherry, leather, and labdanum

Ataratma SHAKTI SAFFRON Extrait de Parfum

Saffron, cherry and dark resins as an expression of inner strength

Ataratma SHAKTI SAFFRON Extrait de Parfum is a deep, spicy yet fruity unisex niche fragrance that combines precious saffron with cherry, labdanum, cardamom, moss and patchouli. The composition feels warm, earthy and magnetic, with a subtle leathery facet and a resinous depth that gives the fragrance calmness, structure and strength.

SHAKTI SAFFRON belongs to the ZAKRA Collection by Ataratma and explores confidence, inner power and personal energy. In Sanskrit, “Shakti” refers to a primal dynamic force – creative energy associated with movement, transformation, intuition and vitality. Perfumer Nelly Hachem-Ruiz translates this idea into a fragrance that does not rely on aggression, but on depth and composed presence.

Ataratma – Scents for the Soul

Ataratma brings together Indian fragrance tradition, Ayurveda and spiritual concepts with contemporary French niche perfumery. The brand name combines “Attar”, referring to concentrated perfume, with “Atma”, the Sanskrit word for soul. Under the guiding concept Scents for the Soul, the house creates highly concentrated perfumes built around a specific emotional intention.

The fragrances are developed in Grasse and combine high-quality natural materials with modern perfumery techniques. The ZAKRA Collection focuses in particular on strength, confidence and inner balance.

Cardamom, incense and dark cherry

The opening of Ataratma SHAKTI SAFFRON combines incense oil, Guatemalan cardamom and cherry. Cardamom brings a dry aromatic spiciness, while incense introduces a meditative, slightly smoky depth. Cherry creates an intriguing contrast: dark, juicy and resinous rather than sugary or liqueur-like.

From the very beginning, the fragrance develops a distinctive tension between fruit, spice and smoke.

Saffron as the golden centre

At the heart lies saffron, accompanied by cistus absolute and cypriol. The saffron reveals its characteristic honeyed, warm and slightly leathery side. Cistus enhances the effect with balsamic amber-like depth, while cypriol adds dry, earthy and softly smoky nuances.

The result is a saffron fragrance with considerable texture. SHAKTI SAFFRON feels neither sterile nor metallic, but warm, resinous and almost tactile. The cherry remains present in the background, merging with saffron and labdanum into a dark, subtly sweet depth.

Moss, patchouli and labdanum add structure

In the base, Ataratma SHAKTI SAFFRON becomes earthier and calmer. Patchouli Oil LMR, labdanum and moss give the composition structure and a dry, elegant depth. Moss brings an almost cool earthiness, while patchouli and labdanum contribute warmth and dark resinous richness.

This base prevents the fragrance from becoming too sweet or too opulent. Instead, SHAKTI SAFFRON develops into a spicy woody niche perfume with a distinctive personality and a finely balanced contrast between warmth and grounding.

Nelly Hachem-Ruiz and the power of raw materials

Perfumer Nelly Hachem-Ruiz works with materials that already possess a strong olfactory identity. In Ataratma SHAKTI SAFFRON, saffron, labdanum, moss and patchouli are not merely notes, but structural elements that shape the entire composition.

With a concentration of 25% perfume oil, SHAKTI SAFFRON Extrait de Parfum offers a rich, long-lasting presence and clearly perceptible sillage while remaining controlled and refined.

A saffron fragrance with depth and character

Ataratma SHAKTI SAFFRON Extrait de Parfum is ideal for anyone looking for saffron beyond sweet or metallic interpretations. Saffron, cherry, cardamom, labdanum, moss and patchouli create an exceptional fragrance suspended between dark fruit, leather, resins and earthy depth.

Discover Ataratma SHAKTI SAFFRON Extrait de Parfum at scent amor and experience a distinctive unisex niche fragrance that interprets inner strength as a warm, calm and magnetic presence.

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