Opus 1144

The silence and grandeur of an ancient cathedral. Opus 1144 by Filippo Sorcinelli is an atmospheric, architectural extrait de parfum inspired by sacred spaces and the passage of time. Smoky incense meets aged woods and resinous accords in a scent that feels monumental and spiritual.

The Story

Opus 1144 belongs to UNUM, Sorcinelli's collection of Gothic-inspired perfumes built around precious incense. Its name points to 1144, the year work began on the Basilica of Saint-Denis, regarded as the birthplace of Gothic architecture, where taller naves and larger stained-glass windows let light flood the interior. Sorcinelli, an artist and organist, translates that architecture into an olfactory interpretation of the spiritual essence of Gothic cathedrals, sacred and serene as well as luminous.

How It Smells

Opening
A strong wave of dark, smoky incense with a dry, almost mineral quality, alongside elemi, bergamot, mandarin orange and jasmine.

Heart
Iris, cashmere wood and orchid, with woods and resins adding warmth and depth to its solemn, atmospheric core.

Dry Down
Vanilla, benzoin, ambergris, white musk, sandalwood and leather settle into a warm, resinous trail.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Incense
• Elemi
• Bergamot
• Mandarin Orange
• Jasmine

Heart

• Iris
• Cashmere Wood
• Orchid

Base

• Vanilla
• Benzoin
• Ambergris
• White Musk
• Sandalwood
• Leather

Fragrance Profile

Smoky · Woody · Resinous · Dry · Amber