Tomoo Inaba
The Courtesan Parade
Yoshiwara (吉原), a yukaku (遊郭 / brothel district) officially recognised by the shogunate, was established in the Edo period. It was the most enjoyable place in Edo and had a major influence on Edo culture. At the heart of the town were the yujo (遊女 / prostitutes). According to one theory, as many as 2,000 to 3,000 yujo were held in Yoshiwara. Oiran (花魁 / courtesans), the highest rank among prostitutes, were not just prostitutes, but also high-class women who entertained customers with their culture and artistic talents.
花魁道中 (Oiran Dochu) was a spectacular procession of oiran (courtesans) as they made their way to their guests. This was not mere transportation, but a kind of performance, one that entertained the audience.
I expressed the scene using many colorful fruits and flowers, it’s beautiful though, leave a dirty animalic trace on your skin.
TOP Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Peach, Banana, Cherry
MIDDLE Rose, Violet, Jasmine, Neroli, Iris, Tuberose, Osmanthus, Carnation, Cherry Blossom
BASE Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Moss, Vanilla, Animalic Musks, Civet, Castoreum
- Fruity floral animalic musks -
