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The Inspiration Behind Pont Neuf

An Olfactory Love Letter from Testament London

At Testament London, every fragrance begins with a story. A memory. A feeling. And sometimes—an unsent letter.

Pont Neuf is exactly that: a love letter between two cities, between two schools of perfumery, and between two identities that could never quite say what they felt. It’s our tribute to Paris and London—their shared elegance, their cultural flirtation, and the quiet reverence they hold for one another.

In crafting Pont Neuf, we asked ourselves: What would a fragrance feel like if it were written with the delicacy of a Parisian sonnet, but sealed with a British signature? The result is a perfume that doesn’t shout. It whispers. Remembers. Lingers.

This is our interpretation of timeless elegance—and our invitation to experience scent as sentiment.

A Tale of Two Cities: Parisian Poetry Meets London Structure

Pont Neuf is inspired by the enduring emotional bond between Paris and London, two cities whose hearts beat to different rhythms—but often for the same things: beauty, heritage, and understated luxury.

Paris gifted the world its sensual mastery of perfumery. London brought storytelling, structure, and rebellion. Together, they shaped generations of olfactory creation. As a brand born in London and developed in Provence, we at Testament London are the natural result of this fusion.

Pont Neuf is named after the oldest standing bridge in Paris—a symbol of connection, history, and quiet grandeur. Like the bridge, this fragrance is not here for spectacle, but for resonance. For those moments that aren’t loud—but are unforgettable.

Top Accords:

Bergamot • Lemon • Pink Pepper

Pont Neuf opens like the first breath of a Parisian morning—cool, light, full of promise. Bergamot and lemon bring brightness and air, while pink pepper adds a crisp, modern spark. It’s a clean start, like crisp paper under a fountain pen, ready for something meaningful.

These top notes speak to the lightness of youth, the hopefulness of a city waking up, and the scent of rain-soft cobblestones under sunlight.

Heart Accords:

Rose • Jasmine • Violet • Green Notes

The heart is where Pont Neuf reveals its soul. Powdery violet and green floral tones dance with jasmine and rose, echoing classic French perfumery but with a softened, modern elegance.

It’s in these notes that the letter gets personal—tender, nostalgic, and quietly expressive. These floral layers are not dramatic bouquets, but gentle whispers of emotion—a tribute to the understated intensity of relationships that are never quite named.

Base Accords:

Sandalwood • Vetiver • Amber • White Musk

The dry down is where the London character emerges. Sandalwood and vetiver bring depth, grounding the fragrance in quiet sophistication. Amber and white musk complete the journey with a velvety finish—warm, intimate, and unforgettable.

It’s not about seduction. It’s about memory. Like the scent left on a scarf after a perfect night you never talk about, but always think of.

The Testament London DNA: Quiet Luxury, Cultural Emotion

At Testament London, our goal is not to create perfumes that simply smell good. We create fragrances that feel like stories—crafted for skin, not shelves.

Pont Neuf reflects our core identity:

Bridging cultures through olfactory storytelling
Working only in limited batches, handmade in Provence
Celebrating emotion, subtlety, and authenticity

For us, perfume is a language. And Pont Neuf is how we say “I remember you, even if I never said it out loud.”

An Invitation to the Fragrance Society

To the collectors, the connoisseurs, the romantics—this one is for you.

Pont Neuf is a fragrance of resonance, elegance, and emotional intelligence. It’s not about standing out. It’s about being remembered. It’s for those who admire quiet power, who believe that beauty lies in detail, and who know that the most important stories are the ones never published.

As always, we thank our growing global community of fragrance lovers, curators, and storytellers. You inspire every drop we make.

Let Pont Neuf be your personal bridge—between memory and presence, between British restraint and French emotion.

Discover the untold. Wear the unsaid.

Yours in scent,
Testament London