“Source Adage gives attention to detail new meaning.”
L’Officiel
Co-founders and “Noses” of source adage fragrances, Christopher Draghi and Robert Dobay (ph. Carlton Davis for Upstate Diary Magazine)
“We define Luxury as the freedom to create without limitations. It has always been our method to create for ourselves instead of trends. Not compromising in our vision has lead to what we believe are exceptional products.”
Robert Dobay
Born in New York
source adage fragrances launched in historic Hudson, New York in 2015. Founded by creative directors, Christopher Draghi and Robert Dobay, the duo set the stage for their bold, new fragrance collections in their reenvisioned 1830s Greek Rival house on Hudson’s famed Warren Street. The striking, dark exterior and curated interior design communicated the brand’s signature style and distinct point of view.
Since source adage’s debut, Christopher and Robert’s passion for fragrance has grown just as their unique product offerings have. Complex, gender-inclusive fine fragrances, that align to the brand’s destination-inspired themes, further defined source adage as a true fragrance lover’s brand. Evocative scent compositions, uncompromising quality, and sophisticated packaging design has become a trademark of the brand and an expectation of a loyal client base, press, and industry followers, alike.
reMade in Italy
Capitalizing on a successful “first chapter” in New York, Christopher and Robert decided to write an exciting next one in a sublime location: Tuscany! Their long term plan was realized with returning to Italy, where, years previous, they first dreamed up their fragrance brand. Their new location, a quiet seaside village overlooking the Mediterranean, is the home their new “adage studio olfattivo” where they’ll continue their journey with fragrances and welcome fragrance enthusiasts in the new, picturesque setting.
With the move, Christopher and Robert are able to work along side of local artisans to produce and bottle the brand’s coveted scents for the European market. They have a rich catalog to reintroduce to a new audience, with debuts ready to join the unique scent collection. It isn’t hard to envision how the aromatics of the Italian countryside may soon filter into future scents...