UNUM CHIUDI GLI OCCHI E POI VEDI – Extrait de Parfum

Filippo Sorcinelli – CHIUDI GLI OCCHI E POI VEDI - Extrait de Parfum

An Olfactory Journey Between Light and Shadow

The Fragrance: CHIUDI GLI OCCHI E POI VEDI

"CHIUDI GLI OCCHI E POI VEDI" (translated: "Close Your Eyes and Then See") is a green, woody fragrance launched in 2024 by Filippo Sorcinelli for both, men and women. The composition opens with sparkling top notes of lemon, bergamot, lavender, and strawberry, imparting a refreshing yet unusually fruity character. The heart reveals Artemisia, petitgrain, clary sage, and patchouli, lending the fragrance an aromatic and subtly earthy depth. Base notes of vetiver, cedarwood, sandalwood, amber, and oud provide a warm, woody foundation that elegantly rounds off the fragrance.

The Perfumer: Filippo Sorcinelli

Filippo Sorcinelli is a multifaceted Italian artist known for his work as an organist, painter, and perfumer. His brand UNUM, founded in 2013, stands for the fusion of art and fragrance, often drawing on religious and spiritual themes in its creations. Sorcinelli's work is characterized by deep symbolism and a blending of sensory impressions that take the wearer of his fragrances on an introspective journey.

UNUM is Filippo Sorcinelli's fragrance collection, renowned for its profound and artistic perfume creations. The brand emphasizes high-quality ingredients and meticulous craftsmanship to create fragrances that tell stories and evoke emotions. Each creation by UNUM is an invitation to close one's eyes and explore the hidden layers of personal perception.

"CHIUDI GLI OCCHI E POI VEDI" is more than a fragrance; it is an olfactory journey inviting the wearer to close their eyes and delve into the deeper layers of their own emotions and memories. With its complex composition of fresh, aromatic, and woody notes, this fragrance embodies Filippo Sorcinelli's artistic vision and invites introspection.

The Inspiration Behind the Fragrance

"CHIUDI GLI OCCHI E POI VEDI" is inspired by the ambivalent figure of the clown, historically associated with fun and entertainment, yet also capable of evoking discomfort. This duality is reflected in the fragrance, oscillating between cheerful and dark notes, capturing the complexity of human emotions. The unpredictable behavior of clowns can create unease, further amplified by negative and frightening portrayals in popular culture. A prime example is the character Pennywise, the evil clown from Stephen King's novel It, who has terrified generations of readers and viewers. Pennywise also serves as the foundational inspiration for the thirteenth fragrance in the UNUM collection.

The fear of clowns, also known as coulrophobia, is a relatively common and often misunderstood phobia. This fear can manifest in varying degrees of intensity—from mild discomfort to paralyzing terror—and likely has deep roots in the human psyche. The figure of the clown has been historically tied to fun and entertainment, from medieval jesters to harlequins in commedia dell'arte. However, the clown's grotesque appearance, with exaggerated makeup distorting facial features, can create a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty. This distortion leads people to perceive clowns as unsettling because their appearance does not align with normal human behavior.

Psychologists suggest that the fear of clowns stems from the difficulty in reading the true emotions behind heavy makeup. Normally, we interpret facial expressions to understand another person's intentions. When this ability is impaired, as with clowns, it can trigger anxiety and fear. The often unpredictable behavior of clowns further contributes to feelings of unease. Popular culture has amplified this fear through negative and frightening portrayals. A striking example is Pennywise, the malevolent clown from Stephen King's It, who has terrorized generations of readers and viewers. Pennywise also forms the foundation of the inspiration for the thirteenth fragrance in Filippo Sorcinelli's UNUM collection.

Coulrophobia is now explored olfactorily by Filippo Sorcinelli, marking the continuation of a study on the deeper meaning of fear, which began with the fragrance But Not Today in 2018 and continued last year with Né Il Giorno Né L’Ora. This phobia can significantly impact the daily lives of those affected, making commonplace situations like children's birthday parties or circus events sources of stress and anxiety. In extreme cases, even seeing an image of a clown can provoke a panic reaction.

Ambiguity is the lagoon of thoughts, awkward movements cloaked in art projecting our fears, thinning our faces, and describing wickedness. Yet, authentic art intervenes—both in the external appearance of malice and in the soul. Only art can create a short circuit that dismantles the negativity and the meanness it induces. Art describes without limiting, without exaggerating negativity. It describes because exposing negativity allows beauty to emerge even in difficult situations. Someone must embody evil, but only another can define the limits of their loneliness. Only then does the core of malice become a construct of society.

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