Shooting Stars - Apollonia – Eau de Parfum

Xerjoff - APOLLONIA - SHOOTING STARS - Eau de Parfum

Xerjoff's most recent fragrance launch pays tribute to the historic Apollo 11 manned space mission, marking the first instance of human footsteps on the moon on July 20, 1969. This fragrance, crafted in dedication to the monumental event, transcends one into the expansive realm of the universe. Picture a deep black night illuminated solely by the glow of thousands of stars. The captivating allure of APOLLONIA unveils the profound reasons behind humanity's yearning for infinity and the aspiration for uncharted worlds. APOLLONIA provides a canvas for these dreams, enabling the senses to soar freely. At the heart of APOLLONIA lies the distinctive essence of iris butter, derived from the root rhizomes of the Iris germanica var. florentina plant.

The intricate process of crafting iris butter demands both time and expertise. Harvesting the root rhizomes, typically after three to four years of growth, requires meticulous care to avoid compromising the quality of the final product. Following the careful harvest, the rhizomes undergo a thorough cleaning and air-drying process lasting several weeks, allowing the roots to develop their characteristic flavors. Post-drying, the rhizomes are peeled, finely chopped to enhance the release of essential oils and combined with a carrier oil, such as coconut oil or shea butter. This mixture is then heated at a low temperature to extract the flavors, followed by filtration to eliminate solids and achieve a smooth, uniform butter. The aroma of Iris Butter is a subtle and elegant composition, characterized by a powdery, floral scent enriched with woody and earthy undertones. This fragrance is graceful, timeless and exudes a particularly luxurious essence.

In 1947, an impressive meteor shower occurred in the vastness of Eastern Siberia, away from the majestic foothills of the Sikhote-Alin Mountains. On the morning of 12 February 1947, a large meteorite exploded in the Earth's atmosphere and broke up into numerous fragments, which rained down over an extensive area in the Primorye region. This cosmic event, which has always fascinated people, served as the inspiration for the extraordinary "SHOOTING STARS" collection from XERJOFF. Every single fragrance in this exquisite collection has been carefully selected to reflect the unique magic of this cosmic spectacle. The Sikhote-Alin meteorite was one of the largest observed meteorite falls in history. The meteorite entered the Earth's atmosphere at a speed of about 14 km/s and broke up at an altitude of about 23 km. The largest fragmentation occurred at an altitude of 5.6 kilometres. The total mass of the meteorite is estimated at about 70 tonnes, and the largest mass found weighed about 1,745 kg. The impact created numerous craters, the largest of which had a diameter of around 26 metres.

In a loving gesture of connection between heaven and earth, each gift box in XERJOFF's SHOOTING STARS collection comes with a genuine, certified meteorite fragment from that historic event. This authentic piece of the heavens is included with the XERJOFF perfume itself, not only to offer the wearer an olfactory delight, but also to convey a pinch of cosmic energy and happiness.  Each bottle in the SHOOTING STARS collection by XERJOFF is a precious talisman that captures the uniqueness of the moment and the beauty of the universe. It gives the wearer a feeling of connection with the infinite expanse of the cosmos.

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