The Vilhelm Parfumerie Limited Edition Morning Chess captures the brilliance of a summer morning where sunlight, sea air, and fresh grass set the stage for a quiet duel of minds. Bright bergamot opens the game with crisp clarity, while Tuscan leather and green galbanum bring tension and depth, echoing strategy and contrast. Patchouli and black amber linger like the final moves, warm, mysterious, and irresistibly bold. Mysteriously bright and effortlessly refined, this scent is an invitation to savor summer — and maybe call checkmate.

Vilhelm Parfumerie is a niche fragrance brand that blends vintage with the new to create scents that elicit recognition but not familiarity. The label works with renowned French perfumers Jerome Epinette, Bertrand Duchaufour and Marc-Antoine Corticchiato who creatively collaborate for each fragrance. From the popular creations such as Mango Skin, Dear Polly and Room Service to the lesser known masterpieces Morning Chess and Oud Affair, every perfume is packaged in an heavy spun glass bottle and dressed in a saffron yellow label to represent Vilhelm Parfumerie’s contemporary aesthetic. Jan Ahlgren, the founder, named the perfumery after his grandfather as a tribute to the glamor of his era. Discover the brand below.