CASA DE COCA
CASA DE COCA
'Have you ever breathed, chewed, or tasted coca leaves?' I asked Bertrand Duchaufour, whom I wanted to inspire for the project at a meeting in Paris."
FOUNDED BY
BEATRICE GRAF
Like the brand, Beatrice Graf is of German-Peruvian origins. She exists in a liminal space between both cultures; she now resides in Munich and works as Senior Editor at VOGUE.
A collaboration between parfumeur Bertrand Duchaufour and her yearning to seize the Incan history led to the creation of unique fragrances. Together, they set out on the path of the Inca for this very personal project. Because of its intimate ties with Peru, Casa De Coca supports initiatives focusing on education.
MEET
CASA DE COCA
TEAM: founder + parfumeur + designer.
LOCATION: Peru and Germany.
MATERIALS: oils.
TECHNIQUE: bottled by hand, the design of the flask is topped by a modern metal gem as a cap, which outlines the natural structure of a coca leaf. The colors of the flasks reflect the aura of the specific perfumes.
IMPACT: deliver a unique combination between history and culture.
PARFUMEUR BERTRAND DUCHAUFOUR
Renowned French perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour is the creator behind the fragrances. He is known for his work for Dior, Givenchy, and Comme des Garçons, Duchaufour, and his extravagant and multi-layered signature. The sites of Machu Picchu and Sacsayhuaman have been a travel destination for Bertrand Duchaufour since his youth. For Casa De Coca, he newly interpreted the Inca universe with a modern vision. Somehow, Casa De Coca was also a matter of heart for Bertrand Duchaufour.
DESIGNER CHRISTIAN VON DER HEIDE
The look of the brand, as well as the design of the bottle, were created by Hamburg-based product designer Christian von der Heide. Christian von der Heide represents a sophisticated product language. His collaborations include designs for Dita Von Teese Parfumes, Mafalda von Hessen or Y3, and the collaboration between Adidas and Yohji Yamamoto; with Beatrice Graf, he shares an interest in extraordinary and innovative aesthetics. Casa De Coca is another highlight.
PRODUCTION OF
MAGIC IN A BOTTLE
Casa De Coca uses exclusive oils for the creation of the perfumes, which are blended in a factory in France’s Grasse, the world center of Haute Parfumerie. The fragrances contain elements of the Inca tradition, such as pink pepper oil, which is directly brought to Europe from Peru. Bottled by hand, the design of the flask is topped by a modern metal gem as a cap, which outlines the natural structure of a coca leaf. The colors of the flasks reflect the aura of the specific perfumes.
Perfume Set
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Dive into the cosmos of Casa De Coca and get to know the three perfumes and their different protagonists.
Chasqui – the courier of the Incas – stands for energy, with a refreshing blend of ozonic facets, lemon, cedar. Paq’os is dedicated to the Inca priests. With leafy green spice effects, it aims to strengthen inner balance. Noche de Coca appears majestic. Incense and Pink Pepper is befitting an Inca Emperor. The Discovery Set with 3 plug-in vials is ideal for discovering a new fragrance for yourself.
3 x 2 ml, Eau de Parfum.
Palo Santo Incense
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By Peruvian fragance brand Casa de Coca by Beatrice Graf.
Its euphoric effect and use for spiritual cleansing make the Sacred Wood of the Incas one of today’s most popular incense woods for meditation, yoga, and room aromatization. With scents of mint, pine, lime making a unique aroma, Palo Santo contributes to relaxation and positive inner balance. 5 natural incense woods. Shape of the product may vary. Origin Peru. Wood of the balsam tree Bursera graveolens from certified sustainable cultivation.
Fragrance: Gentle woody aroma with scents of mint, pine, lime.
Application: Hold a Palo Santo stick at a 45° angle and light it.
Let burn for about 30 seconds, waving the stick gently in the air. Place on a fireproof surface. Enjoy the clearing and calming scent. Perform in an airy location.
Perfume Chasqui
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The perfume Chasqui of Casa De Coca transports you to the vibrant green scenery of the Peruvian Andes. A tribute to the couriers of the Inca, for whom the coca leaf served as a source of energy.
Chasqui represents the energy and intense aura that envelops the courier during his fast-paced runs through nature. Elements from the sea, the jungle and the Andes come together in a unique blend. Out of a combination of Eau de Cologne and Eau-fraîche emerges a simple and clear and, at the same time, artfully refined freshness.
50 ml Eau de Parfum.
Description:
Top notes: lemon, red berries, cedar leaf
Heart notes: jasmine abs, mate, ozonic effects
Base notes: leather, mahogany
Ingredients: alcohol denat, perfume, aqua, limonene, linalool, citronellol, citral, eugenol, geraniol, benzyl benzoate.
Chasqui [Tscha-ski]
Inca courier whose mission was to deliver news, orders and valuables among the members of the ruling class. The Chasqui-runners relied on their physical strength, on their energy and endurance. They followed an elaborate system of relays placed all over the Inca empire from the sea coast to cloud level in the Andes. Due to their relevance for the Inca elites, the Chasqui had access to the benefits of the coca leaf, which they used as an energizing element. Their legacy can be experienced today on the legendary Inca Trail.
Perfume Paq'os
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With the perfume Paq’os by Casa De Coca, the creator wants to pay tribute to the mystical power of the Inca priests. For the priests, the coca leaf served as a ritual element in their ceremonies.
Paq’os is said to conjure the balance of inner and outward energy. A blend of fresh spicy effects and leafy green effervescent accords, invoke the coca leaf like a mysterious whisper from the Inca realm.
50 ml Eau de Parfum
Description:
Top notes: pink pepper, juniper, lime
Heart notes: mate, incense
Base notes: cedar wood, musk, vanilla touch
Ingredients: alcohol denat, perfume, aqua, limonene, linalool, hydroxycitronellal, citral, citronellol, hexyl cinnamal, geraniol.
Paq‘os [Pa-kos]
Priests of the Inca, guardians of wisdom, counselors to the god-kings. In their ceremonies, they invoked the gods of the mountains, using the coca leaves to release the cosmic energy and to invoke the unity between the spheres. The ceremonies also had a purifying and healing effect. As members of the Inca elite, they were allowed to use the coca leaves for their purposes. Nowadays, the descendants of the Paq’os can still be visited in southern Peru.