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

amadeo amadeo: The Journal (SUMMER ISSUE)

The Summer Issue is a sun-soaked archive of memory, body, scent, and image. From portraits that bloom like plants to fragrances that bottle heat and longing, this issue is a garden grown from nostalgia and stretched into modern myth. Featuring editorial collage, recipes, soap, and spoken moments for hot days and cool shadows.

The Journal, Photography, CollageAnthony AmadeoJune 21, 2025art, collage, fashion, analogcollage, fragranceComment

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

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A Symphony of Sunlight and Synthesis: Day 19

The dawn unfurled with a rare generosity today—the sun, a long-absent friend, decided to grace Paris with its radiant presence. As the light spilled through my window, I was at my workstation, espresso at my side, fingers dancing over images needing the breath of life through retouching. But the sun’s embrace was too compelling, whispering promises of inspiration through the golden warmth.

Travel, My Journal, ArtAnthony AmadeoJanuary 27, 2025creativity, art, collage, fragranceComment

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

Lemons, Threads, and the Art of Encounter: Day 13

Dawn cracks, a lemon slice of sun through the Parisian haze. Emails float like driftwood in the digital sea, preparing me for the day’s creative tide. Mariia arrives at eleven, her presence a fresh breeze. We paint with light and shadows, lemons punctuating the canvas of our shoot, their citrus brightness slicing through the monotone.

My Journal, Photography, TravelAnthony AmadeoJanuary 21, 2025creativity, fragrance, travel, fashion Comment

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

Sequences, Sounds, and Sandwiches: Day 4

The day began with a shot of espresso, hot and black, as if to remind me that the day too would be sharp, woody, animalic. Grand Musk clung to my skin like a whisper, blueberry dancing somewhere in the shadows. A warm scent for a cold morning. Out the door, into the city, and into the question: What am I collecting today? Collage pieces for a canvas unseen, textures, sounds, and sequences spiraling into the folds of my mind.

Fragrance Review, Collage, My Journal, TravelAnthony AmadeoJanuary 12, 2025travel, creativity, art, fragrance, collage Comments

Circles, Squares, and Scent Trails: Day 2 in Paris

Today began as all great journeys do—with breakfast. A meal? No, a ritual. Eggs cracked like the cosmos, bread toasted to the precise hue of a sepia photograph. Fueled, prepped, and curious, I ventured into the Parisian ether with no plan, no map, no compass but whimsy. Paris whispered, “Follow me,” and I obeyed.

Fragrance Review, My Journal, TravelAnthony AmadeoJanuary 10, 2025creativity, art, fragrance, food, travel Comments

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

A Month of Creativity, Inspiration, and Croissants

Join the Journey
I’ll be sharing this adventure in The Journal and on my socials, so you can follow along with every twist and turn. There will be riddles, hints, and plenty of surprises as I weave the story of this trip. It’s a Dadaist manifesto of sorts—chaotic, cryptic, but oh-so-enticing. Join me in the comments and share your tips: the best thrift shops, fragrances I absolutely need to smell, gallery shows I can’t miss, your favorite cafe or hidden spot. Let’s make this journey as collaborative as it is personal.

My JournalAnthony AmadeoJanuary 5, 2025fashion, creativity, art, collage, fragrance, photographyComment

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.

FragranceAnthony AmadeoJanuary 2, 2025fragrance, scent, art Comment

Lets sit down with Anthony Amadeo

InterviewAnthony AmadeoDecember 17, 2024interview, creativity, art, fragranceComment