Intense and distinctive, the scent of white truffle permeates accords with a richness that recalls methane gas or fermented cheese. Its facets are deep and round—inviting sensuality with an enveloping fullness that is defined but not overpowering.
Italian born and bred, the tuber magnatum (otherwise known as the highly prized white truffle) is exclusively cultivated in a small area around Alba in the region of Piedmont. The harvest season takes place between mid-September and mid-November. Truffles are notoriously tricky to cultivate—growing on specific trees and requiring an abundance of microbes and rich soil conditions to prosper. The white truffle accord popular to perfumery is developed using a clever balance of various raw materials.
Italy
Valentino
Valentino
