Daphne Odora

Harbinger of Spring.

A bright floral scent inspired by the ornamental and beautifully aromatic plant after which it was named. It alludes to walking past a Winter Daphne bush and smelling its iconically fragrant blossoms in the air. A wisp of green woodiness from its leaves and stems greet the nose -- just briefly -- before going on bright and sharp and then drying down to a soft white floral. Creamy wood and vanilla linger on the skin afterward.

Daphne Odora is an intensely fragrant shrub native to Asia. In Korea, the plant is referred to as churihyang, or "a thousand mile scent" because in the late winter, you'll begin to smell the pink and white flowers before you see them. They project their intoxicating citrus-sweet fragrance far and wide, announcing the coming arrival of warmer, longer days. (As you might imagine, many -- especially those of us in the rainy Northwest -- are very, very grateful for this plant's tiny blooms!)

Many perfumers have tried hard to replicate Daphne's complex and beautiful fragrance. It's difficult to capture the multi-faceted profile of this flower without using synthetics. This is my best attempt using only natural ingredients, so please note that while it is close, it is NOT identical. Nothing replicates natural perfection!

Gently shake the vial before applying. For best results, dab onto fingertips and apply to the ends of hair, beards, or dark fibers/clothing, rather than skin. Extraits may stain. Store away from heat and direct sunlight to extend the scent’s longevity. Storing it in the box it arrives in is recommended.

Notes: A variety of Citrus, Neroli, Melissa, Jasmine, Ylang, Wood, Vanilla

5 ml extrait de parfum in fractionated coconut oil