Fragrance Brand Fueguia 1833 Founder Julian Bedel on the Inspiring Science Behind Scent

From its Argentinian inception to its dedicated Milan laboratories, limited edition and sustainably minded molecular poetry

Fueguia 1833 is no ordinary fragrance producer and is far removed from the licensed luxury brands that overwhelm the perfume and cologne markets. The vision of artist and scientist Julian Bedel, and founded in Argentina circa 2010, Fueguia’s limited edition unisex personal scents utilize only natural and entirely biodegradable ingredients, all free from preservatives and dyes. Fueguia’s new line of homeware items—four beeswax candles, wooden …

Bergamotto Di Calabria La Spugnatura

Milan-based Acqua di Parma’s latest fragrance, “Bergamotto Di Calabria La Spugnatura” is immediately bright and citrus-forward, but grounded with rich notes of cedar and vetiver. The fragrance’s bergamot essence is extracted by hand through an ancient four-step artisanal technique. Housed in a hand-painted porcelain bottle, this limited edition fragrance incorporates citrus, florals, leather and smoky notes, but the result isn’t overwhelming; rather it’s soft and …

Amber Dragon Candle

From Yueqi Qi’s eponymous brand (which is a celebration of Chinese romance and “an ode to Kaiping,” the city in southern China where she spent much of her childhood), this signature scented dragon candle routinely sells out. Combining traditionally Eastern and Western design styles, the unconventional cuboid-shaped candle is engraved on four sides. Scented with white tea, it’s made with vegetable wax.