A COLLABORATION BETWEEN DESIGN AND THE FIVE SENSES

1859, Bel Air’s latest architectural marvel was designed in collaboration with Parisian fragrance brand, EX NIHILO to create a 'sustained artistic atmosphere.' The home is infused with a custom scent, intended to envelop all senses

 
 

Bel Air’s newest architectural marvel, branded as 1859, sits on a generous 1.6 acre lot, boasting three expansive stories, 9 bedrooms and 12 baths across 20,000 square feet of interior space. Masterminded by Los Angeles-based development firm, Balakhani Estates in partnership with award-winning architectural firm, Tag Front and world-renowned Los Angeles-based interior designer, César Giraldo of César Giraldo Design, 1859 exemplifies venerable beauty and an artful abundance of sophistication. Parisian fragrance brand Ex Nihilo collaborated with the 1859 project to create a custom olfactory experience designed exclusively for 1859. This partnership between design and fragrance will kindle a personalized sensory ambiance. Ex Nihilo's vision behind the custom fragrance is to form a sustained artistic atmosphere, turning a house into a home.

Known for its one-of-a-kind fragrance creations and with a focus on personalization, Ex Nihilo debuts into home fragrances with this project. Bespoke 1859 products include custom Candles, Perfumed Mists for the spa, a Body Line for the primary bedroom and powdered room as well as a surprise Fragrance Box for the primary bedroom. To further enhance the olfactory experience, Ex Nihilo also introduces custom Diffusers created in collaboration with a leader on the luxury market also known for creating diffusers for prominent hotels like Le Crillon, Paris. Conveniently managed through a digital app, all settings can be personalized based on preference of intensity, schedules, scent levels, and more. The 1859-branded products, an estimated $25,000 value, will be made available with the purchase of the home. All of these components make the property a unique sanctuary that can soothe all senses.

After nearly seven years in development, 1859 is now known as one of the premier tri-level estates in coveted Bel Air offering impeccable attention to detail, an unmistakable eye for global design, and one of the finest vast view lots in Los Angeles. The sleek curvature of the exterior of the house is a work of art in itself, with clean lines, geometric shapes, and a contemporary design that exudes sophistication and elegance. An eco-green living wall, and a manicured pathway above a striking water feature encompass the 350-foot width of frontage and lead to a moment of arrival, peering above the clouds and extending to the views of the Ocean, Catalina Island, and the canyons from Bel Air.