Batch # 2A50424 | 2 Gallons Made | Dilution: 15%

A Scent That’s All Sunshine and Jasmine

There’s something profoundly inspiring about the simple things—a moment, a flower, a fragrance. For us, the plumeria is more than just a mascot flower. It’s a symbol of effortless elegance, timeless beauty, and quiet grace that infuses our creations. Just a few steps from our studio, our neighbor’s plumeria tree—towering and radiant—flourishes in full bloom, its blossoms adorning countless photoshoots. It’s not only the imagery it brings but the underlying feeling, the spirit it embodies that guides our work.

One evening, as the last traces of daylight melted into the horizon, I found myself strolling through the neighborhood, drawn by the intoxicating mix of jasmine and gardenia hanging in the Southern California air. It was an evening like many before—one of those walks that felt at once familiar and deeply inspiring. But this time, I turned the corner and arrived at a beloved jasmine hedge, a humble patch of beauty that bloomed earlier than anything else in the neighborhood. This was no ordinary hedge. Every year, it announced the arrival of spring with its delicate, white flowers, filling the air with an aroma so sweet, it lingered long after the light had faded.

That evening, I decided to bottle the experience—bottle the magic that comes with spring’s embrace. From that quiet moment, Scent #2, Batch 2A50424 was born: a fragrance that embodies opulent white flowers and encapsulates the essence of spring itself, with a touch of the Pacific coast’s salt-kissed air.

The Scent Journey

Recreating that captivating experience required the most delicate balance of notes. I began with two fresh top notes—lovage and celery. These herbs, with their subtle saltiness, bring to life the sensation of cool coastal breezes, offering a fresh opening before the lush florals take center stage.

At the heart of this fragrance lies jasmine—the purest, most opulent of flowers. Jasmine grandiflorum introduces a lush, green, and floral note, while jasmine sambac brings its characteristic sweet, musky, and sultry touch. Together, they form an intoxicating, narcotic embrace, much like the jasmine hedge on that spring evening.

A nod to my own past, I introduced tuberose concrete, sourced from India, an ingredient that always takes me back to my early twenties. It’s rich, heady, and utterly captivating, filling the space with its voluptuous presence. The addition of Ylang Ylang, both essential oil and absolute, from Madagascar lends an exotic, endlessly alluring quality that only enhances the fragrance's depth. Gardenia, a cherished local bloom, offers its creamy, lush beauty, adding a final touch of familiar sweetness.

But it’s not just the florals that make this fragrance special. To introduce the buttery, creamy essence of springtime, I added vanilla and coconut CO2, both providing a warm, tropical smoothness that envelops the florals in a decadent veil.

Finally, to ground the fragrance, I layered in soft, musky base notes reminiscent of a cozy cashmere sweater, balanced by the warmth of sandalwood. Together, these base notes offer an elegant and comforting finish, bringing depth and sophistication to the floral opulence.

Olfactory Notes

Top Notes:

• Lovage: Herbal, with a touch of saltiness, evoking the cooling coastal breeze.
• Celery: Crisp and aromatic, with a subtle savory nuance, fresh like a gentle breeze.
• Gardenia: Creamy and lush, echoing those tender Los Angeles evenings.
• Cucumber: Fresh, bright, and watery, adding a cooling sensation to the opening.

Heart Notes:

• Jasmine Grandiflorum: Lush and green, alive with floral freshness.
• Jasmine Sambac: Sweetly musky and sultry, like moonlight on skin.
• Tuberose Concrete (India): Rich and bold, with intoxicating floral notes—a true centerpiece.
• Ylang Ylang (Madagascar): Exotic and endlessly alluring, both in essential oil and absolute forms.
• Orris: Powdery, soft, and refined, adding depth.
• Lily of the Valley: A pale, green floral that lightens and lifts the composition.

Base Notes:

• Vanilla: Smooth and creamy, like warm, sun-kissed skin.
• Musky Base: Soft and enveloping, like a cozy cashmere sweater.
• Sandalwood: Grounding and warm, lending sophisticated balance.
• Coconut: Buttery, sweet, and tropical, adding irresistible warmth.
• Tonka Bean: Sweet, rich, and comforting, rounding out the base with depth.

Final Thoughts

This fragrance is more than just a scent—it’s a story, an invitation to linger in the golden hour of a Southern California spring. It is the sweet, intoxicating air that clings to your skin as the sun sets and the evening unfolds. A fragrance designed to carry the essence of a perfect moment, to be worn, to be remembered, and to be cherished—forever.