Bella Donna - Jul et Mad

The portrait of mystery, sedductive and addictive

The model of the painting is covered in mystery. The portrait is possibly depicting Beatrice d’Este, wife of Ludovico Sforza; although, most critics and specialists agree that the beautiful woman posing is no other than Lucrezia Crivelli, the mistress of Ludovico. The absolute femininity is reflected in this seductive composition – and all the different emotions evoked by it:  the attraction, the fantasy, the charm, the desire, the tension, the concern, the thrill, the warmth, the grace, the seduction, the passion, the forbidden, the fear, the unattainable, the exaltation… A representation of the contrast between her apparent rigid attitude, almost cold, severe and the passion, the fervor, the warmth, the extreme tenderness hidden behind her look charged with contained emotions…

The Accord: Floral

Magnolia Magnifica. The pureness and the magnificence of Magnolia Alba Flower are emphasized here by the most elegant, carnal, enveloping floral accord: Centifolia Rose, Jasmin and Ylang-Ylang, Orris… Its sensuality and eternal elegance are pushed to the extreme by a very attractive, most sensual base of saffron, benzoin, labdanum and musk…

Top notes: Bergamot, Ginger Fresh, Mulberry Accord
Heart notes: Magnolia Alba Flower, Jasmine Abs., Centifolia Rose Abs., Orris Butter, Ylang Ylang
Base notes: Sandalwood, Saffron, Benzoin, Opoponax, Labdanum, Musk