DSH Perfumes : Collections

This is the Essense Studio, a collection of my ready-to-wear perfumes and scents that were originally inspired by the seasons. This collection had its origins with my very first perfumery in 1990. Since then, the collection has grown to include many of the latest trends in fragrance, as well fragrances inspired by friends, events, and the great perfumes of history. These are the perfumes that come straight out of my artist's studio and heart; I know you will love them as I do!

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Marc
The scent of Marc Hunter: super-sexy 'bad boy' hero of Pamela Clare's new novel, "Unlawful Contact". You've got to get to know the heat, passion and smoky - spice of Marc's skin... with notes of car grease, mountain woodsmoke and sweet - salty sweat.

Composition*
Top notes: Bergamot, Spice Notes, Spruce
Middle notes: Frankincense (Olibanum), Juniper/Juniper Berry, Sandalwood, Spanish Sage
Base notes: Ambergris, Atlas Cedarwood, Australian Sandalwood, Brown Oakmoss, Coffee Absolute, Leather, Sensual Musk, Sequoia

Marzipan (Holiday 2005):
What could be better for the Holidays than the enticingly decadent scent of Marzipan? This nostalgic and festive treat puts us in a Joyful Holiday Mood! (enjoy)

Composition*
Top notes: Bitter Almond, Spice Notes
Middle notes: Bitter Almond, Honey, Moroccan Rose Absolute
Base notes: Bourbon Vanilla, Cocoa Beans, French Vanilla, White Chocolate

Pamplemousse en plus (extra grapefruit)
This sparkling fragrance is super-grapefruity! A sweet, yet refreshing, mélange of citrus and warm notes that creates much greater lasting power than most grapefruit scents.

** A Fond Farewell Item.

Composition*
Top notes: Bergamot, Green Mandarin, Yuzu
Middle notes: Pink Grapefruit, Vanilla-Orchid, White Grapefruit
Base notes: Musk, Vanilla

passionflower - the signature scent
Pink, purple, black, clear, passion, clean, fresh, modern, orchid blue... the passionflower signature scent is a bold fragrance that captures the modern feminine spirit of strength and clarity, balanced with passion and ingenuity. passionflower explores the depth of the soul, the soft whispers of the heart and the inspiration of the mind. It is what we, as women, all are…and want to become.

* A Fond Farewell Item.

Composition*
Top notes: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Crushed Mint, Cucumber, Lemon, Lime Peel, Strawberry
Middle notes: Blackberry, Freesia, Licorice, Narcissus Absolute, Passion Flower, Vine Leaf, Ylang-Ylang
Base notes: Brazilian Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood

Poolside (no.2)
Nothing is better on a hot day than a dip in the pool and a cooling beverage. Poolside is inspired by an old fashioned G+T, but with a twist. (Just a little cucumber and fresh cut grass make the picture complete.)

* A Fond Farewell Item.

Composition*
Top notes: Bergamot, Cucumber, Juniper/Juniper Berry, Lime Peel
Middle notes: Coriander Seed
Base notes: Chinese Geranium, Egyptian Rose Geranium, Musk, Violet

poppy
Red, orange, fire, flower, bloom, rich, vibrant, sexy, life, mine...Radiant and fiery, poppy is smoldering and rich with sexy notes of fruit, spice, and incense. poppy wears beautifully from day to night.

Composition*
Top notes: Black Pepper, Cranberry, Fig Leaf, Mandarin, Nutmeg, Peach
Middle notes: Bulgarian Rose Absolute, Carnation, Eastern Lily, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang
Base notes: Amber, Clove Bud, Incense Notes, Moss, Oppopanax, Patchouli, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood, Tobacco Absolute, Tonka, Vanilla

Powder
Powder is the delightful and delicate scent of talc; something wonderful and nostalgic. If the texture of snow had a scent - this would be it.

Composition*
Top notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Violet
Middle notes: Egyptian Rose Geranium, Heliotrope, Orris, Orris Root, Sandalwood
Base notes: Brazilian Vetiver, French Sweet Vanilla, French Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Vanilla Absolute

Prophecy
It was a vision...of gold and amber light, incense smoke and mysticism...

Composition*
Top notes: Amber
Middle notes: Sandalwood
Base notes: Himalayan Cedar, Incense Notes

Songbird
Inspired by the Songbirds of May. Songbird is an enchanting and delicate floral perfume that is airy, cheerful and simply beautiful.

*** NEW for SPRING

Composition*
Top notes: Green Mandarin, Mandarin, Peach, Violet
Middle notes: Gardenia, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley (Muguet), Sweet Pea
Base notes: Brazilian Vetiver, Heliotrope, Musk

Sophie
The scent of Sophie Alton: smart, spirited and beautiful heroine of Pamela Clare's new novel, "Unlawful Contact". Sense Sophie's fresh, flowery perfume co-mingled with what Marc calls her "sweet wild musk"... Sophie smells of wildflowers and a subtle sensuality.

Composition*
Top notes: Clementine, Gardenia, Peach, Violet
Middle notes: Grandiflorum Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Tiger Lily, Ylang-Ylang
Base notes: Amber, Ambergris, Civet, Honey, Honey Musk, Sandalwood, Sensual Musk

Tonka Vanilla
After countless requests for the warm and sensuous scent of Tonka Bean and Vanilla together, I have developed this smooth and rich version of a popular favorite. Indulgent!

* A Fond Farewell Item.

Composition*
Top notes: Tonka Bean
Middle notes: French Sweet Vanilla, Honey
Base notes: French Vanilla, Tahitian Vanilla, Vanilla Absolute

Twelfth Night (Holiday Fragrance 2001; Natural)
In the deepest woods on the darkest night...the scent of the Solstice.

Composition*
Top notes: Juniper/Juniper Berry, Spice Notes
Middle notes: Laurel Leaf, Patchouli
Base notes: Brown Oakmoss, Frankincense (Olibanum), True Arabian Myrrh

Un Robe De Zibeline
(Winter 2004) A sable coat... What used to be a winter time staple for the elegant woman of the world can be revisited in our Winter 2004 fragrance. Warm, enveloping, and lusciously opulent!

Composition*
Top notes: Aldehydic/Aldehyde, Bergamot, Coriander Seed, Rosewood (bois de rose)
Middle notes: Bulgarian Rose Absolute, Carnation, Egyptian Jasmine Absolute, Sandalwood
Base notes: Ambergris, Civet, Copaiba Balsam, Green Oakmoss, Tobacco Absolute, Tolu Balsam, Vanilla

Valencia
This is summer: Fresh and clean air mixed with bright sunlight! One of our "skin scents" that adds a natural, "not-too-perfumey" fragrance to the skin.

Composition*
Top notes: Blood Orange (Israel), Valencia Orange
Middle notes: Freesia, Honeysuckle, Orange Blossom
Base notes: Clean Musk

Verveine (Lemon Verbena)
Summertime would not be complete without the refreshing and relaxing scents of fresh herbs, citrus, and florals.

Composition*
Top notes: Bergamot, Lemon
Middle notes: Lemon Verbena
Base notes: Orange Blossom