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:
Moonrise
This
perfume is a collaboration between Julianne Zaleta and Pam
Grossman of Observatory Room and Phantasmaphile. The fragrance was created
for the group art show, Lunation: Art on the Moon, at
Observatory Room.
The Greek goddess, Artemis, who represents the new moon, is
portrayed in this fragrance by the addition of wormwood (an
artemesia) in the top note, supported by bergamot and
petitgrain. Luminous jasmine forms the basis of the heart
along with honey and rose, and sandalwood and frankincense
form the base chord.
20ml
$45.00
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 read a review of Tourmaline: http://www.scenthive.com/2010/06/07/tourmaline-herbal-alchemy/
To learn more about Rachelle and hear the song visit: www.myspace.com/garniez
To buy the cd: http://cdbaby.com/cd/garniez4.
20ml $45.00
1ml sample $5.00
Elysium
In Greek mythology, the Elysian Fields were the gateway to Heaven. Rose, vanilla and orange peel scent this pathway to Nirvana. Elysium is a maceration, meaning that the roses were picked fresh and added to alcohol with freshly grated orange peel and vanilla pods. The mixture is allowed to age for a period of time and then strained off and filtered.
20ml $45.00
1ml sample $5.00
Aloft
Aloft is a blend of cocoa, orris (derived from the iris root) & sustainable Australian sandalwood, which uses a method of extracting the oil that does not sacrifice whole, mature trees. This combination provides a warm, supportive bottom note to the fragrance. Gorgeous & exuberant middle notes of Indian jasmine concrete, essential oils of Tunisian neroli & coffee flower burst, then give way to the more subtle top notes of bergamot & black pepper.
20ml $45.00
1ml sample $5.00
Garden Walk #1
This fragrance is inspired by the flowers in Brownstone Brooklyn Garden District's 13th Annual Garden Walk. The tour includes 15 private gardens as well as several vibrant community gardens in the historical district of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Earthy notes such as orris root, ambrette and hay represent the fertile soil of these gardens, floral middle notes such as tuberose and neroli round it out and it ends with top notes of petitgrain and elemi. Even the bees are represented in this formula with the addition of honey absolute.
To read a lovely review of Garden Walk: http://www.scenthive.com/2011/04/18/garden-walk-herbal-alchemy-apothecary/
20ml $45.00
1ml sample $5.00
The Ambergill
I have created a series of perfumes inspired by the meadows, lakes & woods of Prospect Park, nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, NY. The Ambergill is 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. My own proprietary Amber, oakmoss & neroli are the peak notes of this warm perfume.
This perfume is all natural, made only with essential oils and absolutes extracted from plants.
20ml $45.00
1ml sample $5.00
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
Amber Perfume Oil
After extensively researching amber I discovered that there is no real amber oil extracted from a plant. There is a pine tree in India that exudes a sap that a lot of it starts from, but then many processes occur and a proprietary blend of oils and macerations added to create amber in many forms. Some are crystalized in beezwax so a mere touch melts on the fingertips.
I've had a bottle of amber oil for many years that I bought from the Persian perfume vendors on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. I knew that it was probably adulterated with synthetic materials but I liked that warm velvety chord and couldn't be deprived. This year I made my own proprietary blend with absolutes and essential oils. I'm happy to have come up with a blend I can use in my perfumes without resorting to it's synthetic counterpart.
Absolutes and essential oils have been aged in jojoba oil and then filtered to create this perfume oil.
15ml $35.00
2ml sample $5.50
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 45.00
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
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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
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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
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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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