Our Story

Born in New York. reBorn in Italy.

Our origins took root in Hudson, NY; our story continues in the coastal hills of Tuscany. We reside where instinct meets intentionality—a journey as multi-faceted as the fragrances themselves.

Welcome to our world, a convergence of sight, scent and shared experiences, expressed in perfumery. From urban grit and amber-hued foliage to ancient stone and emerald green seascapes, you can see where we’ve been in all that we do.

With the mission to bring our fragrances to Europe, we relocated our studio (and ourselves) from bucolic landscapes of upstate NY to coastal hillsides of Tuscany.

Immersed in vineyards and olive groves, we have opened a new scent studio where we create our fragrances, conduct workshops and continue to take inspiration from surrounding landscapes. A passion that remains rooted in the artistry of perfumery, nurtured by nature.

We invite you to join us and explore what comes next.

source adage fragrances Hudson, New York store
source adage fragrances, Warren St., Hudson, New York, 2015-2022
adage studio olfattivo by source adage fragrances in Riparbella, Tuscany
adage studio olfattivo, Riparbella, Tuscany, 2023-present

“Honestly, I can’t imagine not creating our own fragrances. We revel in that! It’s the most fun, albeit challenging, part of the development process…and I wouldn’t trade that for anything.”

A Story We Write.

Our approach to fragrance making is personal, hands-on. Every fragrance is a new adventure that starts from scratch in our studio, from our imagination, and from our experimentation before we embark on the invaluable collaboration with master perfumers at world-renowned fragrance houses that bring our fragrances to fruition. It’s why our fragrances remain unique among the crowd and retain a clear point of view.

—Christopher Draghi and Robert Dobay, co-founders/noses

Christopher Draghi and Robert Dobay, founders of source adage fragrances
source adage fragrances accords for aétai
source adage fragrance development and formulation

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