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*Albho- in situ
*Albho- in situ
An ode to inner peace, inspired by the myth of the Swan. Across Mont Blanc, crisp mineral notes melt into a soft, woody heart of spruce, fir and larch.
Limoges Porcelain Sculptural-Bottle with signature cap-ring · 50 ml Eau de Parfum · Refillable
The Story
*Albho- draws inspiration from the myth of the Swan which refers to man's need to find balance and inner peace. With *Albho- in situ, the Swan's story merges with the Mont Blanc, where snowy mountains, frozen lakes and whimsical forests shape a meditative path to stillness and harmony.
in situ — Mont Blanc
The myth of the Swan
*Albho- is the Proto-Indo-European root of Lebed — a swan in Russian. Proto-Indo-European is the original language of Europe and part of Asia. *Albho- transcends cultures and eras, and refers to man's need at times in his life to appease tensions and pressures and find inner peace and harmony. Peace can only be achieved by withdrawing from the world and focusing on oneself. The inner struggle to find peace has been depicted in many works of literature and mythology through the transformation of a Swan — withdrawn from the world — into a beautiful human being. The swan is a symbol of spirituality.
With *Albho- in situ, Anastasia invites you to travel to Mont Blanc. There, the Swan's story merges with that of Mont Blanc, where snowy mountains, frozen lakes and whimsical forests shape a meditative path to stillness and harmony. *Albho- in situ is part of the Sulékó Winter universe.
More about in situ
in situ in Latin means "on site". In contemporary art, an in situ artwork relates to a specific location to which it is inextricably linked. It is conceived with that specific place and environment in mind, shaped by it. The work of art exists, is perceived and experienced because of its existential relationship with a specific place.
With the in situ collection, Anastasia draws inspiration from this approach and reinvents the House's historic creation *Albho- by anchoring it in a place which she discovered throughout her travels.
During her travels through Mont Blanc, Anastasia formed an intimate connection with its landscapes and its unique terroir. The light, the flora, the atmosphere of this ecosystem awakened powerful emotions within her. Perceiving nature as a living language, Anastasia translated this experience into a symbolic story through what she designates as the Sulékó Language of the Seasons — a language in which scent and emotion become one. The creation becomes an emotional landscape, where terroir is experienced not only through scent, but through feeling.
A given place becomes the starting point for a new creation, born "on site". *Albho- is reborn in situ.
Born from a personal perception, the fragrance is designed to resonate beyond it. The energy from Mont Blanc, captured into the sillage, stays with the person who wears it — not only as a trace, but as a presence.
The Fragrance
Across Mont Blanc, a path unfolds — from icy stillness to forested calm, where a hidden self begins to emerge. Crisp, mineral notes echo snow and glacial streams, evolving into a soft heart of spruce, fir, and larch, eventually settling into resinous warmth.
The scented journey
Majestic, the Mont Blanc mountains rise in all their icy vastness, inviting silent contemplation. A cold wind carries me across slopes of shimmering powder snow; I inhale the striking purity of this still, snow-covered world. Like the Swan, withdrawn into silence, I drift through this frozen expanse — and then waterfalls and torrents break the stillness, releasing a moist, mineral mist; life pulses beneath the ice.
Descent starts, and with it, transformation. Something within me begins to awake. I enter the forest. Its woody notes wrap around me, warmed by the subtle rays of the winter sun. Spruce, larch, and fir exhale a soothing, resinous warmth — softening, unfolding — like a hidden self emerging within the Swan. A glimmer of light emerges in the heart of darkness. In this sanctuary, the journey comes to an end; I am overwhelmed by a feeling of peace, calm and harmony.
The Notes
TopMint · Pepper · Mineral Notes
HeartEucalyptus · Cedarwood · Aquatic notes
BaseResins · Pine Needles
Sulékó Winter · Developed with Marie Duchêne
Product Information
*ALBHO- in situ INGREDIENTS : ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, AQUA/WATER/EAU, PINENE, MENTHA PIPERITA OIL, LIMONENE, MENTHOL, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, BENZYL BENZOATE, TERPINEOL, LINALOOL, VANILLIN, TERPINOLENE, BENZYL CINNAMATE, GERANIOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, EUGENOL, CITRAL.
MADE IN France — PAO : 24M
FLAMMABLE. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. DO NOT SPRAY OR SPILL ON A NAKED FLAME OR ANY INCANDESCENT MATERIAL. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARK, OPEN FLAME AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION. NO SMOKING. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. KEEP AWAY FROM EYES OR INFLAMED SKIN. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSES.
The Bottle
Porcelaine de Limoges
A sculpture by Joëlle Fèvre
Anastasia collaborated with master ceramicist Joëlle Fèvre to design the sculptural porcelain bottle of *Albho- in situ. Through the translucency and organic feel of porcelain, Joëlle brings the story of the Swan to life.
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The Sculptural-Bottle reveals a dual nature — half human, half animal. A smooth, slender silhouette, two powerful wings… The raw texture of porcelain-biscuit and the carved lines evoke the strength of the swan. Yet the flowing movement of the wings, and the finely sculpted feathers, speak of grace, lightness, and quiet majesty.
Light shifts across the porcelain, breaking into ever-changing shades. The wings seem made to be held; the hand naturally finds its place along their form, drawn to feel their texture.
The metallic cap reflects the sculpture, it is engraved with the Sulékó signature and can also be worn as a ring.
The bottle was designed by master ceramicist Joëlle Fèvre and brought to life in Limoges, where it is crafted in the enduring tradition of Porcelaine de Limoges. Each piece carries the refinement and heritage of the Limoges savoir-faire. It bears the Protected Geographical Indication “Limoges, France” and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
The *Albho- in situ Sculptural-Bottle is refillable, combining art and sustainability.
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The Masterclass
Explore Mont Blanc
Sulékó invites you to rediscover the richness of Mont Blanc — its glaciers, forests, and valleys — a complex ecosystem overflowing with olfactory treasures. Join us for a fragrance masterclass and let Mont Blanc awaken your senses.
After a brief introduction to the formation of the Alps, Anastasia invites you to a sensory journey into the heart of Mont Blanc — not only its peaks, but its glaciers, forests, alpine meadows and valleys, where a rich and layered ecosystem unfolds into a multitude of scents. Guided through her favorite treks, you will gradually uncover the richness and diversity of the flora. Each participant receives a discovery box of scent-ingredients and paper blotters, allowing you to experience a fragment of its olfactory identity, from mineral freshness to wooded depth and vegetal brightness.
This Scented Trek across Mont Blanc culminates with the presentation of *Albho- in situ. You will then discover how scent can translate a landscape into emotion, expressed through the Sulékó language of the seasons.
This masterclass is an invitation to experience Mont Blanc in a new light — a living, breathing land whose richness extends far beyond its reputation for alpinism and skiing; it opens a sensory world that each and every one can enjoy.
*Albho- in situ
An ode to inner peace, inspired by the myth of the Swan. Across Mont Blanc, crisp mineral notes melt into a soft, woody heart of spruce, fir and larch.
Limoges Porcelain Sculptural-Bottle with signature cap-ring · 50 ml Eau de Parfum · Refillable