Vitias – Extrait de Parfum

PERNOIRE – a Swiss niche perfume label from Basel, founded in 2020 by childhood friends Nico Mannino and Robin Dünner and composed together with perfumer Andreas Wilhelm.

Vitias smells citrus-aquatic and velvety-musky at once – a scent like a sea breeze drifting through a pepper field. Bergamot, lime, pink and black pepper open it fresh and sharp, angelica root, iris and blond woods come together at the heart into a salty, green picture with marine notes, before amber and white musk settle into a soft, creamy base.

Vitias works best in spring and summer and suits the day. The unisex scent feels clear and salty-fresh without ever turning cold.

What makes Vitias special to us is its personal note: Pernoire co-founder Nico Mannino poured his southern Italian roots directly into this scent – you can smell the Mediterranean sea in it, not just an abstract "aquatic" idea.

THE SNUD SCENT GUIDE

Everything you want to know about this fragrance.

What does Vitias smell like?

Vitias opens fresh and sharp with bergamot, lime, pink and black pepper, before angelica root, iris and blond woods come together at the heart with marine notes into a salty, green picture – carried by a soft, creamy base of amber and white musk.

How does Vitias feel on skin?

Vitias wears clear and salty-fresh, with a soft, musky underside – never cold, always in motion.

When do you wear Vitias?

Vitias suits spring, summer and daytime wear especially well – a clear unisex scent.

What might I like if I love Vitias?

If you love the combination of citrus and musk in Vitias, try Musk Therapy by Initio Parfums Privés – a fragrance that puts exactly that pairing centre stage.

Still unsure? Discover Vitias as a sample first – the sample price is credited toward the full-size purchase.