Separately, the aromas of rose, pear, patchouli, strawberry, vanilla and sandalwood are objectively appealing. But combined with fecal civet, rotting cucumber and burnt rubber, V.I.T.R.I.O.L. evokes the odour of a garbage dump where a man is digging his own grave.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close quarters and strong nerves, where its animalic smoke and rubbery leather can unfold without apology. It suits a wearer who wants an abrasive, intellectual edge rather than polish, leaving behind a dry, strange aura that lingers in the room.
How to wear
Best worn sparingly in cool weather, where its extrait concentration can bloom without overwhelming. One or two sprays are enough; on skin it will feel dense, dark and tactile, with the greener notes briefly cutting through the civet and smoke before the base settles into a heavy animalic trail.
Who it’s for
For collectors who enjoy challenging, avant-garde leather scents with animalic depth, smoky darkness and a deliberately unsettling profile. It will appeal to those drawn to niche perfumery that feels conceptual, earthy and uncompromising rather than smooth or decorative.
Release year
2025
Maqueda’s story
Maqueda is an independent Italian house that treats perfumery as a mysterious, esoteric art form. Its fragrances lean into symbolic, unsettling imagery and unusual materials, using scent as a vehicle for narrative rather than easy prettiness.
V.I.T.R.I.O.L.’s concept
V.I.T.R.I.O.L. takes its name from the alchemical maxim "Interiora Terrae Rectificando Invenies Occultum Lapidem," and frames the fragrance as a search for truth through descent into the earth. The imagery around it is stark: a man digging with bare hands, meeting rot, sweat and sediment in a story of stubborn, almost futile pursuit.
Extra info
V.I.T.R.I.O.L. is a limited-edition Maqueda release from 2025 and remains in production. The name refers to a classic alchemical phrase, and the fragrance is presented through imagery of digging into the earth and uncovering hidden matter.
Separately, the aromas of rose, pear, patchouli, strawberry, vanilla and sandalwood are objectively appealing. But combined with fecal civet, rotting cucumber and burnt rubber, V.I.T.R.I.O.L. evokes the odour of a garbage dump where a man is digging his own grave.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close quarters and strong nerves, where its animalic smoke and rubbery leather can unfold without apology. It suits a wearer who wants an abrasive, intellectual edge rather than polish, leaving behind a dry, strange aura that lingers in the room.
How to wear
Best worn sparingly in cool weather, where its extrait concentration can bloom without overwhelming. One or two sprays are enough; on skin it will feel dense, dark and tactile, with the greener notes briefly cutting through the civet and smoke before the base settles into a heavy animalic trail.
Who it’s for
For collectors who enjoy challenging, avant-garde leather scents with animalic depth, smoky darkness and a deliberately unsettling profile. It will appeal to those drawn to niche perfumery that feels conceptual, earthy and uncompromising rather than smooth or decorative.
Release year
2025
Maqueda’s story
Maqueda is an independent Italian house that treats perfumery as a mysterious, esoteric art form. Its fragrances lean into symbolic, unsettling imagery and unusual materials, using scent as a vehicle for narrative rather than easy prettiness.
V.I.T.R.I.O.L.’s concept
V.I.T.R.I.O.L. takes its name from the alchemical maxim "Interiora Terrae Rectificando Invenies Occultum Lapidem," and frames the fragrance as a search for truth through descent into the earth. The imagery around it is stark: a man digging with bare hands, meeting rot, sweat and sediment in a story of stubborn, almost futile pursuit.
Extra info
V.I.T.R.I.O.L. is a limited-edition Maqueda release from 2025 and remains in production. The name refers to a classic alchemical phrase, and the fragrance is presented through imagery of digging into the earth and uncovering hidden matter.