Created by Giuseppe Imprezzabile and released in 2020, VARANASI by Meo Fusciuni is a unisex Eau de Parfum that approaches the oriental family with depth and nuance. It opens on a richly spiced accord where incense takes center stage, framed by the golden warmth of saffron, the rounded texture of nutmeg and the aromatic lift of cardamom. From the very beginning, the fragrance feels immersive and contemplative, setting a mood that is both vivid and introspective.
As it develops, the heart introduces a more layered and dimensional character. Ambergris brings a diffusive, vibrant quality, while cypriol adds an earthy, shadowed tone that reinforces the perfume’s meditative core. Rose and jasmine soften the composition with an elegant floral presence that never feels decorative, while ambrette musk lends a subtle, refined smoothness. Together, these notes create a heart that balances spice, florals and darker facets with remarkable coherence, giving the fragrance both complexity and poise.
The base reveals VARANASI at its most textured and compelling. Animalic notes, oud wood and leather form a dark, sophisticated foundation, deepened further by the balsamic richness of gurjum balsam. Himalayan tuberose (ginger) introduces an unexpected accent that broadens the composition, while vetiver provides structure and a dry elegance that anchors the whole. The result is a fragrance with a strong narrative presence and a distinctly artistic point of view. In its 100 ml format, VARANASI stands as a bold oriental composition for those drawn to perfumes with substance, atmosphere and expressive identity.