Agora – Extrait de Parfum

Regalien Istanbul translates the fragrance traditions of a city between two continents into contemporary Extraits de Parfum – where oriental richness meets clear, modern composition.

Agora belongs to the Hidden Origins collection and tells of Istanbul as a place where goods, ideas and cultures have always come together – the name comes from the ancient Greek "ageirein", to gather. At its centre is the Golden Horn, known in antiquity as "Chrysokeras": at sunset its water glowed so brightly that the Byzantines believed the sea had turned to gold.

Agora opens with bergamot, cardamom from Guatemala, saffron and black pepper – spicy and warm like a walk through the Spice Bazaar. At the heart, nagarmotha, pimento berry and olibanum give the scent its smoky depth, before bourbon vanilla, Virginia cedar, Haitian vetiver, guaiac wood, Spanish labdanum, sandalwood and praline lay down a sweet, resinous base.

Agora is best in autumn and winter, from day into evening – a gender-neutral fragrance with real presence.

What makes Agora special to us: it really does carry the gold of the Golden Horn – spicy, smoky and gourmand at once, a trip to the bazaar in a bottle.

THE SNUD SCENT GUIDE

Everything you want to know about this fragrance.

What does Agora smell like?

Spicy and smoky: cardamom, saffron and black pepper up top, nagarmotha, pimento and olibanum at the heart, bourbon vanilla, labdanum, woods and praline in the base.

How does Agora feel?

Warm, dense and golden – a scent that opens slowly and lingers with its sweet, resinous base.

When do you wear Agora?

Ideally in autumn and winter, by day or night – whenever you want to wear warmth and spice.

Which fragrance might I like if I like Agora?

If you like the saffron and resinous depth of Agora, try Oud for Greatness by Initio – saffron and lavender over agarwood, patchouli and musk.

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