Lacura, the name of this perfume extrait sounds a bit like Latin or some magic language for "protection or cure".
It’s an uplifting nectarous woody citrus formula that has the complete set of wonderful perfume materials from the bitter orange tree: bigarade oil from the fruit, neroli and orange blossom absolute from the bloom and the fresh woody petigrain from leaves and twigs. That citrus and fresh woody plenty is layered with voluminous modern musks (velvety Velutone), gleaming vanilla, caramel and benzoin.
In the times when most people still believed in the magic of scent, orange blossom was considered to be a symbol/good charm for marital harmony and bliss (and often it’s still part of brides’ bouquets) and also an aphrodisiac.
Mendittorosa still believe in perfume magic crafting their blends in the old town of Napoli and Lacura is their recipe for lifting moods and happy dreams.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Lacura feels made for close encounters and quiet confidence, when the air is warm and the room is near enough to catch every shift of citrus, blossom and soft woods. It projects a gentle, reassuring presence rather than a loud trail.
How to wear
Best worn with a light hand in mild to warm weather, Lacura settles close to the skin and reads most beautifully at intimate distance. One or two sprays are enough to let the bitter orange and neroli glow first, then fade into a smooth musky-woody sweetness.
Who it’s for
For those who like citrus with depth: green, floral and softly sweet rather than sharp or sparkling. It will appeal to wearers drawn to skin scents, artisanal compositions and fragrances that feel calm, tender and quietly luminous.
Release year
2018
The nose
Anne-Sophie Behaghel is a contemporary perfumer known for polished, textured compositions that balance clarity with sensual depth. Her work often moves between airy florals, woods, musks and modern amber materials, giving her fragrances a refined but tactile signature. For Lacura, she shapes the bitter-orange family into something intimate and comforting: citrus brightness, white-floral radiance and a smooth, skin-close base. The result fits her talent for making compositions feel both modern and emotionally direct.
Collaborators
Mendittorosa’s creative direction frames Lacura as a protective, mood-lifting scent, and the house’s artistic approach clearly shaped the fragrance’s concept and presentation. The hand-made twisted cap by Italian artist Mauro Carrazza also contributes to the perfume’s identity, translating the idea of “order from chaos” into the object itself.
Mendittorosa’s story
Mendittorosa is an artisanal niche house that treats perfume as an artwork rather than a trend product. Its identity is rooted in natural materials, cruelty-free composition and symbolic, handcrafted details, with fragrances conceived as intimate talismans for self-knowledge, protection and emotional resonance.
Lacura’s concept
Lacura belongs to Mendittorosa’s Time Without Time collection and is presented as a protective, soothing creation meant to inspire calm and happy dreams. Its concept draws on the traditional symbolism of orange blossom as a charm for harmony and bliss, while the name itself suggests care, cure and shelter.
Extra info
Lacura is an extrait de parfum with a relatively high oil concentration, and its bottle is distinguished by a hand-made twisted cap created by Italian artist Mauro Carrazza. The name and concept lean into the idea of perfume as protection and comfort.
Lacura, the name of this perfume extrait sounds a bit like Latin or some magic language for "protection or cure".
It’s an uplifting nectarous woody citrus formula that has the complete set of wonderful perfume materials from the bitter orange tree: bigarade oil from the fruit, neroli and orange blossom absolute from the bloom and the fresh woody petigrain from leaves and twigs. That citrus and fresh woody plenty is layered with voluminous modern musks (velvety Velutone), gleaming vanilla, caramel and benzoin.
In the times when most people still believed in the magic of scent, orange blossom was considered to be a symbol/good charm for marital harmony and bliss (and often it’s still part of brides’ bouquets) and also an aphrodisiac.
Mendittorosa still believe in perfume magic crafting their blends in the old town of Napoli and Lacura is their recipe for lifting moods and happy dreams.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Lacura feels made for close encounters and quiet confidence, when the air is warm and the room is near enough to catch every shift of citrus, blossom and soft woods. It projects a gentle, reassuring presence rather than a loud trail.
How to wear
Best worn with a light hand in mild to warm weather, Lacura settles close to the skin and reads most beautifully at intimate distance. One or two sprays are enough to let the bitter orange and neroli glow first, then fade into a smooth musky-woody sweetness.
Who it’s for
For those who like citrus with depth: green, floral and softly sweet rather than sharp or sparkling. It will appeal to wearers drawn to skin scents, artisanal compositions and fragrances that feel calm, tender and quietly luminous.
Release year
2018
The nose
Anne-Sophie Behaghel is a contemporary perfumer known for polished, textured compositions that balance clarity with sensual depth. Her work often moves between airy florals, woods, musks and modern amber materials, giving her fragrances a refined but tactile signature. For Lacura, she shapes the bitter-orange family into something intimate and comforting: citrus brightness, white-floral radiance and a smooth, skin-close base. The result fits her talent for making compositions feel both modern and emotionally direct.
Collaborators
Mendittorosa’s creative direction frames Lacura as a protective, mood-lifting scent, and the house’s artistic approach clearly shaped the fragrance’s concept and presentation. The hand-made twisted cap by Italian artist Mauro Carrazza also contributes to the perfume’s identity, translating the idea of “order from chaos” into the object itself.
Mendittorosa’s story
Mendittorosa is an artisanal niche house that treats perfume as an artwork rather than a trend product. Its identity is rooted in natural materials, cruelty-free composition and symbolic, handcrafted details, with fragrances conceived as intimate talismans for self-knowledge, protection and emotional resonance.
Lacura’s concept
Lacura belongs to Mendittorosa’s Time Without Time collection and is presented as a protective, soothing creation meant to inspire calm and happy dreams. Its concept draws on the traditional symbolism of orange blossom as a charm for harmony and bliss, while the name itself suggests care, cure and shelter.
Extra info
Lacura is an extrait de parfum with a relatively high oil concentration, and its bottle is distinguished by a hand-made twisted cap created by Italian artist Mauro Carrazza. The name and concept lean into the idea of perfume as protection and comfort.