A natural perfume smells differently on your skin than in
the bottle, mixing with your body’s own unique chemistry,
responding to mood, environment, weather & your cycle.
Our artisanal blends include:
Tourmaline
This
is a new venture, a duet between Julianne Zaleta and
Rachelle Garniez based on the song "Tourmaline" by Rachelle
on her cd, "Melusine Years". It is rich yet subtle,
complicated yet refreshing with notes of tobacco, bitter
orange, honey and fern.
To hear the song visit http://cdbaby.com/cd/garniez4.
1/3 ounce $75.00
#3
A personal favorite of Julianne’s, a secret formula designed to uplift & balance. This scent was designed in Martha’s Vineyard in a rustic barn on a boulder-strewn meadow overlooking the ocean. It evokes fresh, wild island breezes with hints of neroli, sandalwood & spikenard.
1/4 ounce 28.00
Rose Perfume
Pure organic Bulgarian Damask rose oil is used to make this delicious perfume. This is the quintessential antique rose, a single note with nothing else required. For centuries, humans have used the scent of roses to attract, refresh & celebrate the senses.
1/2 ounce 30.00
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These three perfumes are inspired by the meadows, lakes & woods of Prospect Park, nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, NY.
The Ambergill: A perfume inspired by the beautiful Ambergill ravine and falls in the Park. A gill is a narrow stream-filled glen, which feeds a grotto known as the Amergill Pool, whose banks are populated by green herons, columbine, wild roses & blackberries. Amber, oakmoss & neroli are the peak notes of this warm perfume.
15ml 30.00
The Nethermead: Named after the grassy expanse at the center of Prospect Park. Remote from the urban surroundings, gently rolling meadows support some of the oldest trees in the park. Violets & cedar are among the top notes of this woodsy perfume.
15ml 30.00
The Vale of Cashmere: Inspired by the hidden flower garden & pond named after the setting of Thomas Moore’s epic poem, “Lalla Rookh.” With fountains, lush growth, & flowering trees, the secluded pond is a resting place for warblers & hummingbirds. Linden is the top note in this perfume, reminiscent of the flowering linden trees of the park, mated with earthy sandalwood & spices.
15ml 30.00
Vespers
A perfume inpired by the ritual of evening prayers. Tobacco, sandalwood and blood orange create a scent that is smokey, provacative and holy. Vespers offers a glimps into an ancient world.
1/8 ounce 22.00
eau contraire
This exquisite perfume is inspired by the little contradictions in life that make it so interesting. “Truth is perhaps...a dynamic comound of opposites, savage contraries for a moment conjoined: (A.Bartlett Giamatti). Vanilla, tobacco and honey mingle in counterpoint.
1/8 ounce 22.00
Violet Water
At the turn of the last century every apothecary carried Violet Water. It is an old-fashioned fragrance, reminiscent of a wild spring garden and scented handkerchiefs.
30ml 30.00
One Mind
A ritual oil designed to prepare for meditation. It contains frankincense (which is thought to be a third eye opener), vetiver, neroli, black pepper and blood orange. Apply it to your wrists or heart center to signal your mind to quiet.
1.25 ounce 24.00
1/4 ounce 14.00
Carmelite Water
This is an ancient formula conjured by Carmelit nuns at the Abbaye St. Juste for King Charles V of France in 1375. It is warm and spicy, infused with lemon, cinnamon and cloves.
4 ounces 36.00
The Queen of Hungary Water
This is one of the earliest formulas we know of. The story goes that Queen Elizabeth of Hungary, advancing in years and intent on marrying, commissioned her herbalists to prepare a formula to restore her youth and beauty. Apparantly it worked for she married the King of Poland at the age of 90.
4 ounces 36.00
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