Bogue Profumo

Bogue Profumo - NEW ZEALAND

Antonio Gardoni, an Italian architect and designer who transitioned into perfumery, is the creative force behind Bogue Profumo. Gardoni crafts his fragrances at night, when daylight doesn’t alter the chemicals and the scents of the day have dissipated. Operating in the shadows allows him the freedom to experiment, blending ancient techniques with modern insights to create complex and layered scents. His perfumes are like elaborate narratives, rich in natural ingredients and structured with distinct phases.

“By infusing resins, woods, roots, and metals in alcohol, I produce solvents to dissolve rare, high-quality raw materials collected during my travels. I use steam distillation to extract essential oils for crafting unique fragrances. My architectural and design background influences my approach—building scents layer by layer and refining by subtraction. My perfumes are spaces to explore, each with its own mood, texture, light, and color.”

• Bogue Profumo represents a niche in Italian perfumery, offering a select range of intricately complex fragrances designed for repeated wear to fully appreciate their depth. Rich in natural materials, these scents leave a lasting impression.

• Besides his work in architecture and perfumery, Gardoni has served as a judge for the esteemed Art & Olfaction Awards.

• MEM and MAAI are two of his most acclaimed creations, receiving a perfect 5 stars and 4 stars respectively from Luca Turin. MEM is a bold lavender fragrance, aiming to reinvent lavender in a way not seen since Guerlain’s Jicky (1889). MAAI, a tribute to a bygone era, features a rich blend of floral and moss notes.

• Antonio Gardoni balances his time between architecture and perfumery, following his passions and instincts to craft exceptional projects in both fields.