Galatea

(Extrait de Parfum)

This work of art is a fresco located in the Sala di Galatea at the Villa Farnesina in Rome. Created by Raphael, the piece depicts the sea nymph Galatea—the central figure of an episode from classical mythology. According to the ancient tale, Galatea fell in love with the young Acis, while the Cyclops Polyphemus was, in turn, in love with her. A spurned and jealous lover, Polyphemus ultimately killed Acis by hurling a stone at him. Raphael made a deliberate choice not to portray the possessive or dark nature of Polyphemus’s love. Instead, he chose to celebrate Galatea’s free and pure love: she appears as a vibrant, dynamic woman, surrounded by love, movement, and beauty.

Top notes: Pink pepper, green mandarin, apricot
Heart notes: Orange blossom, magnolia, apricot blossom, jasmine
Base notes: Madagascar vanilla, amber, musk