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Named after an active volcano in the Italian island of Stromboli, Id is effusing fiery spices and darker slower woody notes are majestically flowing by. In the perfume trilogy of Alfa, Omega and Id, Id represents the balance of the opposites (light and dark, life and death and so on).
Id suits a close, low-lit setting where its smoke, spice and resin can unfold without being drowned out. It feels made for a wearer who prefers presence over brightness: someone moving through a room with a slow, deliberate pace, leaving behind a warm, mineral trail rather than a loud statement.
How to wear
Best in cool weather or evening air, Id benefits from a measured hand: one or two sprays are enough to let the spices, iris and woods breathe. On skin it opens with heat and smoke, then settles into a darker, smoother trail; in warmer conditions it can feel denser, so lighter application keeps the composition elegant.
Who it’s for
For lovers of smoky woody-spicy perfumes with a leathery edge, especially those drawn to iris, oud and resinous depth. It will appeal to people who like fragrances with contrast, texture and a slightly austere, artistic character rather than easy sweetness.
Release year
2012
The nose
Amélie Bourgeois and Ann-Sophie Behaghel are the noses behind Id, and their work here fits a style often associated with modern niche perfumery: tactile, contrast-driven compositions that balance clarity with depth. In Id, they shape a smoky woody-spicy structure around iris, violet and oud, letting the composition feel both raw and polished. Bourgeois and Behaghel are known for creating fragrances with a strong material presence, often using woods, resins, spices and musks to build atmosphere rather than simple prettiness. In Id, that approach supports Mendittorosa’s volcanic concept, giving the scent its dark heat, mineral tension and layered, almost sculptural finish.
Collaborators
Stefania Squeglia, Mendittorosa’s founder and creative director, shaped the concept and emotional brief for Id, drawing on the Stromboli volcano and the idea of balancing opposites. The perfume was then developed with perfumers Amélie Bourgeois and Ann-Sophie Behaghel, who translated that vision into a smoky, spicy-woody composition with iris, violet, labdanum and oud.
Mendittorosa’s story
Mendittorosa treats perfumery as an artistic and intimate practice, built around research, sensibility and personal meaning rather than mass-market formulas. The house favors small-batch production, natural and cruelty-free materials, and objects that feel talismanic, with packaging and scent both conceived as part of the same handcrafted gesture.
Id (Discontinued)’s concept
Id is part of Mendittorosa’s Odori d’Anima Trilogy and was inspired by Iddu, the local name for Stromboli’s active volcano. Conceived after Stefania Squeglia’s 2011 trip to the island, it was meant to express raw energy, dark passion and the balance of light and shadow, life and death, through a composition built around fiery spice, iris and deep woods.
Extra info
Id is the first fragrance launched by Mendittorosa and belongs to the Odori d’Anima Trilogy. Its name comes from Iddu, the local nickname for Stromboli’s living volcano, and the bottle is presented with the house’s distinctive handcrafted, talisman-like packaging.
Base Notesambroxanbenzoinbirch tarceylon cinnamonlabdanumorris (iris root)oudpatchouliwhite musk
Tags#smoky
Stylefor herfor himunisex
Named after an active volcano in the Italian island of Stromboli, Id is effusing fiery spices and darker slower woody notes are majestically flowing by. In the perfume trilogy of Alfa, Omega and Id, Id represents the balance of the opposites (light and dark, life and death and so on).
Id suits a close, low-lit setting where its smoke, spice and resin can unfold without being drowned out. It feels made for a wearer who prefers presence over brightness: someone moving through a room with a slow, deliberate pace, leaving behind a warm, mineral trail rather than a loud statement.
How to wear
Best in cool weather or evening air, Id benefits from a measured hand: one or two sprays are enough to let the spices, iris and woods breathe. On skin it opens with heat and smoke, then settles into a darker, smoother trail; in warmer conditions it can feel denser, so lighter application keeps the composition elegant.
Who it’s for
For lovers of smoky woody-spicy perfumes with a leathery edge, especially those drawn to iris, oud and resinous depth. It will appeal to people who like fragrances with contrast, texture and a slightly austere, artistic character rather than easy sweetness.
Release year
2012
The nose
Amélie Bourgeois and Ann-Sophie Behaghel are the noses behind Id, and their work here fits a style often associated with modern niche perfumery: tactile, contrast-driven compositions that balance clarity with depth. In Id, they shape a smoky woody-spicy structure around iris, violet and oud, letting the composition feel both raw and polished. Bourgeois and Behaghel are known for creating fragrances with a strong material presence, often using woods, resins, spices and musks to build atmosphere rather than simple prettiness. In Id, that approach supports Mendittorosa’s volcanic concept, giving the scent its dark heat, mineral tension and layered, almost sculptural finish.
Collaborators
Stefania Squeglia, Mendittorosa’s founder and creative director, shaped the concept and emotional brief for Id, drawing on the Stromboli volcano and the idea of balancing opposites. The perfume was then developed with perfumers Amélie Bourgeois and Ann-Sophie Behaghel, who translated that vision into a smoky, spicy-woody composition with iris, violet, labdanum and oud.
Mendittorosa’s story
Mendittorosa treats perfumery as an artistic and intimate practice, built around research, sensibility and personal meaning rather than mass-market formulas. The house favors small-batch production, natural and cruelty-free materials, and objects that feel talismanic, with packaging and scent both conceived as part of the same handcrafted gesture.
Id (Discontinued)’s concept
Id is part of Mendittorosa’s Odori d’Anima Trilogy and was inspired by Iddu, the local name for Stromboli’s active volcano. Conceived after Stefania Squeglia’s 2011 trip to the island, it was meant to express raw energy, dark passion and the balance of light and shadow, life and death, through a composition built around fiery spice, iris and deep woods.
Extra info
Id is the first fragrance launched by Mendittorosa and belongs to the Odori d’Anima Trilogy. Its name comes from Iddu, the local nickname for Stromboli’s living volcano, and the bottle is presented with the house’s distinctive handcrafted, talisman-like packaging.
