When I first came across Arnold Kouassi on Instagram, I knew instantly that I had to photograph him. There was something in his presence that felt like it belonged in the Giant Denim series—his energy, his movement, his ability to create shapes with his body that felt sculptural. What I loved most, though, was that he kept on his own jewelry for the shoot. Rings, watch, chains, bracelets—personal artifacts that added texture and narrative to the images. Those small details allowed the portraits to hold both his story and mine at the same time.

Fragrance, Model Spotlight, Art, EditorialAnthony AmadeoSeptember 9, 2025art, model, fragrance, denim Comment

THE AMADEO INCIDENT

Or, The Artist Who Came to Earth With a Camera and a Nose for Memory

by a former employee of the U.S. Bureau of Olfactory Surveillance

The Journal, Fragrance, ArtAnthony AmadeoApril 23, 2025art, fragranceComment

The Labyrinth of Reflections: Day 27

Tomorrow, the echoes of my steps will fade from these cobblestone streets, yet today, the city still pulses beneath my feet. Paris, you are a manuscript written in the ink of infinite encounters, a palimpsest of creativity and chaos. How to encapsulate this whirlwind? Let us dive into the looking glass, reflect backwards, upside down, inside out.

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A Tapestry of Scents and Secrets: Day 25

In the dwindling days of this Parisian saga, each moment distills into a cryptic concoction, a question posed in the language of creation. What tales do these streets whisper into the vials of my forthcoming fragrances? Each essence a chapter, every note a narrative—10 fragrances, 10 stories, 10 invitations to delve deeper into the world of Amadeo Amadeo.

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A Palindromic Dance of Creation: Day 22

Draw, O coward! No, sir, panic is a basic in a prison.

Rip, cut, collect. Art, a star. Collages, so elegant. A canal, plan, a NASA lad. Did I as I said I’d do? O, stone, be not so.

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Riddles of Red, Fragrance, and Frames: Day 14

Awoke with the dawn, a puzzle waiting to be solved. First, Lasse—our red locks a clue to the camaraderie and creativity that would unfold. Click, flash, a mystery captured in each frame. What tales do these images whisper?

My Journal, Fragrance, FashionAnthony AmadeoJanuary 22, 2025creativity, photography, fragranceComment

A Symphony of Antiquities and Aromas: Day 11

Dawn unfurled slowly as I embarked on a solitary pilgrimage to the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen. The city was hushed, streets emptied of their usual clamor, offering a rare solitude. With only my footsteps as company, I wandered, the echo of each step a soft conversation with the cobblestones.

My Journal, Fragrance, ArtAnthony AmadeoJanuary 19, 2025antiques, art, creativity, croissants Comments

A Dada Day of Fragrance, Misfortune, and Revelry: Day 9

Woke enveloped by a dawn of enthusiasm—espresso in one hand, retouching tool in the other. Nia arrived, her energy radiating like a beacon through the calm of my studio. Click, flash, laughter—our session was a whirlwind of creativity and conversation, a dance of light and shadow capturing her vibrant essence. As she left, I plunged into edits, the digital canvas morphing under my hands, each pixel a note in an unfolding symphony.

Fragrance, My JournalAnthony AmadeoJanuary 17, 2025travel, creativity, artComment

Shadows, Scents, and the Alchemy of Art: Day 8

I rose with the sun casting long shadows across the crumpled sheets—a canvas of light and dark. Espresso brewed, the scent filled the apartment, the first muse of the day. Just as the coffee hit its darkest note, Koki arrived, his presence slicing through the morning haze.

Fragrance, My Journal, PhotographyAnthony AmadeoJanuary 16, 2025photography, creativity, art, fragrance Comment

A Smell, A Sight, A Sculptural Trash Can: Paris, Day One

Fragrance, My Journal, TravelAnthony AmadeoJanuary 9, 2025art, fragrance, paris, travel Comment

The Polarizing Power of Secretions Magnifiques

Fragrance, Fragrance ReviewAnthony AmadeoJanuary 6, 2025fragrance, review Comment

Recollections in a Bottle: The Story of No. 37

There are moments in life so vivid, so deeply woven into the fabric of who we are, that their memories feel like they have their own fragrance. For me, that moment was at the house of Aunt Mary and Uncle Bozo. It’s not just a house; it’s a world filled with layered scents—a garden in full bloom, the elegance of Aunt Mary’s perfume, and the grounding warmth of Uncle Bozo’s den. These are the inspirations behind No. 37, a fragrance I’ve created to encapsulate this treasured memory.

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