Back for Round 2: Following the success of their first collaboration in the fall of 2021, Spanish fashion designer Arturo Obegero and Czech independent perfume house PIGMENTARIUM return with 'AZABACHE CHAPTER 2' at Mercedes-Benz Prague Fashion Week with a special soir&eacute;e, celebrating their collaborative fragrance journey.

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The second collaboration between Spanish fashion designer Arturo Obegero &amp; Czech independent perfume house PIGMENTARIUM arrives just in time for the long awaited summer days. More than three years after their first limited edition perfume, AZABACHE CHAPTER 2 represents the evolution that both Arturo Obegero and Pigmentarium have undergone during this time. To celebrate the launch, Fashion Designer Arturo Obegero not only presented his collection at this year&rsquo;s Mercedes-Benz Prague Fashion Week but also hosted an AZABACHE soire&eacute; with the PIGMENTARIUM house.&nbsp;

<h3 class="p1">AZABACHE CHAPTER 2: Unveiling the Essence of Azabache</h3>
The hot summer sun stirring the air above a garden full of roses. The cool shade of a Spanish church. The salty air saturated with the high waves of the ocean and the scent of surf wax. Long dinners and conversations in the soft glow of candles - These memories of Arturo's adolescence in northern Spain, as well as his Parisian work influenced by surrealism and the neo-noir movement, formed the basis of inspiration for the first Azabache perfume in 2021 and remain a guiding idea even now.
The new form then symbolizes a creative and emotional shift. From the first moment, it retains the same character but in a more refined, elegant, and deeper form. The emotional scent of roses softens alongside bergamot and geranium. Animalic tones significantly recede, leaving room for labdanum, a new balsamic component that gives the new perfume its essential character. This resin from Cistus shrubs, also known as rock roses, has been sought after for centuries for its complex and deep scent with hints of wood, leather, and amber. From ancient temple ceremonies to exclusive modern perfumes, labdanum is synonymous with the most beautiful moments. With the launch of&nbsp;the new fragrance, <a href="https://www.pigmentarium.com/en/products/azabache" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Azabache Chapter 2</a> is no longer a limited series. It begins to be sold in the characteristic bottle of the Pigmentarium brand from April 8th.&nbsp;
Experience the Fragrances of PIGMENTARIUM in Person at Selected Retails in Vienna:
1. <a href="https://www.cosmeterie.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cosmeterie</a> at Walfischgasse 8, 1010 Vienna

<h3 class="p1">PIGMENTARIUM: Capturing quiet luxury in every bottle</h3>
The first Czech independent perfume house made its debut in Prague in the autumn of 2018 with the Ad Libitum fragrance. Brand creation is strongly influenced by the outlook of the young generation on the fundamental artistic direction and lifestyle of the Czech Republic in the first half of the twentieth century. Functionalism, modernity, and avant-garde are interpreted by scents and contemporary means of expression.&nbsp;
The <a href="https://www.pigmentarium.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pigmentarium</a> portfolio, which is growing with a new perfume every year, also consists of interior fragrances and design objects. Perfumes characterized by the highest quality of essences and high concentrations, capture intense emotions, and often portray familiar forms with a new perspective Scented sticks that tell epic stories of distant roads and pair with custom design objects.&nbsp;

Pigmentarium's essence has seamlessly woven into Prague's cultural heritage. In collaboration with the 5-star <a href="https://andazprague.cz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andaz Hotel</a>, renowned for its boutique concept by Park Hyatt, the evocative fragrance "Genesis" now permeates its halls, becoming a hallmark scent. In Addition, a unique experience during the hotel's special happy hour was created, where the bar crafts cocktails inspired by Pigmentarium's diverse perfume portfolio, offering guests a sensory journey through scent and taste.

<h3 class="p1">Arturo Obegero: From a Spanish village to Parisian Fashion Elite</h3>
He grew up in a bohemian family of surfers in Tapia De Casariego, a Spanish fishing village on the coast of the Cantabrian Sea. His childhood was infused with the "melancholy and poetry" of this place amidst nature and served as a fundamental source of inspiration for escaping into the world of dreams. Motifs from his adolescent period are visibly imprinted in his work.&nbsp;
Obegero is a graduate of the prestigious master's program at Central Saint Martins in London, where he shaped his creative style. Inspired by the world of performing arts, surrealism, neo-noir movement, and Spanish culture, Arturo Obegero creates romantic, seductive, sophisticated fashion.&nbsp;

After a brief engagement with the Lanvin brand, he introduced his own <a href="https://arturoobegero.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">brand AO</a> in March 2020, presenting its first collection in January 2021 on the official calendar of Paris Fashion Week. In the fall of the same year, he collaborated with the Prague-based perfume house Pigmentarium to create the fragrance Azabache. In addition to producing his original collections, he gained significant recognition through collaborations with the world's most renowned artists. In the past year, he has tailored haute couture models for Beyonc&eacute; and Adele. A notable piece was the red sequined jumpsuit designed for the title video of Harry Styles' new album. Among other clients of Arturo's fluid fashion creations in Paris is R&oacute;is&iacute;n Murphy.&nbsp;

Photos: PIGMENTARIUM/ Arturo Obegero

Continuing the Scent Saga: Arturo Obegero & PIGMENTARIUM Reunite for AZABACHE CHAPTER 2

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