Children of the earth, the most natural perfumes by Adolfo Domínguez

“Elegance is something complex and, if it is not accompanied by a certain intellectual refinement, it is not worth it,” said Adolfo Domínguez in one of those phrases that are so characteristic of him that invite reflection and a turn to preconceived ideas.

Oliver Thansan
Oliver Thansan
01 November 2023 Wednesday 10:31
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Children of the earth, the most natural perfumes by Adolfo Domínguez

“Elegance is something complex and, if it is not accompanied by a certain intellectual refinement, it is not worth it,” said Adolfo Domínguez in one of those phrases that are so characteristic of him that invite reflection and a turn to preconceived ideas. He grew up among linen, lives among books, invites us to consciously consume durable garments and store experiences, not clothes.

Throwaway was never in the style of a pioneering designer in ecological awareness and sustainability. And that also applies to their perfumes, with 95% natural ingredients, recycled, recyclable and reusable bottles for life, and packaging with zero plastic in which even the paper and cardboard are FSC certified, which guarantees that the products forests come from forests with good harvesting practices. The cellophane that wraps it is also recycled and the paint is water-based, so as not to leave a trace. “If a good perfume is eternal, its bottle should be too. It's common sense,” the brand proclaims. Coherence is beautiful: “We are children of the earth, not its owners,” the designer often repeats.

Nature as a reference, humid forests full of ferns and moss. Rays of sun that sneak through the leaves, green, earthy and fresh aromas that invite you to inhabit places unknown to yourself. If the way you dress reflects the personality of a certain moment, the perfume, like a second skin, is there to accentuate it. Autumn and night in Galicia exude attraction, intensity and mystery. A sweater is essential, one of those comfortable ones, the ones that hug you tightly but never tighten. The kind that adapts to the body. The air smells of lemon essential oil, star anise, rosemary...

Gotzon Mantuliz, one of the adventurers and influencers most committed to nature, continues to be an ambassador for Adolfo Domínguez Perfumes. “Free and authentic”, in his account with more than 700,000 followers, the natural landscapes from all corners of the world and the animals, especially his dog Noa, are the protagonists.