Initially launched in 1988, the Loewe Esencia Eau de Parfum fragrance yet is continually refreshed. The fragrance’s latest flanker thus comes in a black bottle with a wooden cap, created by the master craftsmen at the Quadpack Wood factory in Spain.

Natural materials are part of the brand’s heritage which was founded in 1846. “Wood was an almost instinctive choice for its newest variant of Loewe Esencia Eau de Parfum,” said Quadpack in a statement.

Made of sustainably-sourced ash, the wooden cap follows the same dimensions as its counterpart on the core range, with a flat top rounding off towards the bottom. What makes it spectacular, however, is the decoration. A light polishing allows the grain pattern to be seen and felt, each and every one unique.

Coated with a deep black colour, the cap has then been hand-treated with a lustrous brushing in gold leaf - a manual, artisanal process complementing Quadpack’s industrialised operation. The grooves in the grain show through the gold for a weathered look that adds depth and elegance to the final result. The black-and-gold cap matches the colour scheme on the 100ml bottle, together creating an elegant, irresistible fragrance pack so as to be consistent with the Loewe’s brand image as an enduring luxury house that blends classic substance with modern aesthetics.

Loewe Esencia Eau de Parfum was launched in the Middle East in May 2018.