Two self-portraits behind Albrecht Dürer perfumes 1498 and 1500
Eyewear brand Albrecht Dürer, which lists a business address in Seoul’s Gangnam district, introduced two fragrances, 1498 and 1500, on October 2. Both are based on self-portraits the artist Albrecht Dürer painted in those years.
The 1498 self-portrait
The Prado’s description of the 1498 self-portrait highlights Dürer’s elegant clothing and gloves. The museum links the gloves to high social standing and to his wish to present himself as an artist rather than a craftsman.
The painting gives the gloved hands nearly as much weight as the face. It is a carefully constructed public image.
The 1500 self-portrait
The 1500 self-portrait in Munich’s Alte Pinakothek shows Dürer facing forward, one hand held before his chest. The museum connects the gaze and the hand with seeing and creating.
The two paintings were made two years apart. The difference in pose and gaze changes the impression of the same man.
How the brand describes the scents
The brand describes 1498 as spicy, fresh, leathery and mossy, and 1500 as powdery, soft and deep. The words are the brand’s interpretation of the paintings.
They do not indicate the actual ingredients or how long the scents last.
What the package contains
The released photograph shows the 1498 and 1500 bottles stacked together, but the announced PERSONA II package pairs one eyewear frame with one fragrance. It is not a set containing both scents.
Which fragrance comes with each frame, and whether samples are available, should be checked with the retailer. This article is based on published material; the fragrances were not tested, and current prices and stock were not checked.
Sources & context
2026-10-13T10:32:58.466Z
Albrecht Dürer via Newswire ↗Albrecht Dürer ↗Museo Nacional del Prado ↗Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen – Alte Pinakothek München ↗Albrecht Dürer issuer company profile / Newswire ↗Photo credit
Albrecht Dürer 제공 / Newswire · SUPPORTED_FOR_CREDITED_SUBJECT_SPECIFIC_EDITORIAL_REPORTING_ONLYAlbrecht Dürer’s supplied photograph of 1498 and 1500. The announced PERSONA II package includes one of the two fragrances. Photo: Albrecht Dürer / Newswire.