In Fabula

Launched in 2025 and created by Bérénice Watteau for Élisire, In Fabula is conceived as a celebration of boldness, beauty and the limitless enjoyment of fantasy. The fragrance pays tribute to rose absolute and to womanhood in all its magnificence, expressed not as fragility but as presence: radiant, self-possessed and expansive. Its official narrative speaks of inner strength, adventure and boundless imagination, and that vision is reflected in an olfactory structure that balances floral radiance, amber warmth and a polished gourmand facet. The opening is vivid and immediate. Red berries and blackcurrant buds bring a bright, tangy-fruity lift, while mandarin adds a smoother beam of light and orange blossom introduces a floral clarity that softens the entrance without diminishing its character. There is something joyful and assertive in this first impression, a sense of colour and momentum that sets the tone. At the heart lies the perfume’s creative core. Rose absolute takes centre stage with a rich, enveloping texture, joined by a hazelnut accord and amber. According to the brand’s inspiration, this pairing evokes a Saint Honoré or the velvety crisp texture of an Ispahan. The effect is not simply sweet; it is textured and nuanced, with the rose gaining depth and volume while hazelnut lends a toasted, creamy undertone that makes the composition feel almost tactile. Amber extends that sensation with a warm, glowing presence that gives the floral heart greater sensuality and dimension. The base of cedar, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, musks and oakmoss anchors the fragrance with calm structure and depth. The woods shape the floral-gourmand heart, vanilla smooths the edges without overwhelming them, and oakmoss introduces contrast and definition. Together, these notes allow the perfume’s fantasy to remain poised rather than diffuse. In Fabula leaves an impression of confidence, radiance and cultivated pleasure, where rose becomes the emblem of a beauty that is both generous and assured.