Products in the “Essense Studio” Category
Ancient Air
A sensual patchouli accord based on the true meaning of “Per Fumum” (through smoke). It is reminiscent of a time when the air was laden with incense smoke that carried prayers and sacrifice to the Gods.
Arabian Rose
A sweet, green rose note (accord) based on the first, indigenous rose of Arabia.
Ashram
Om Nama Shivaya.
The scent of meditation, deep breathing and a time spent in peace.
Au Lait (a milk scent)
Sweet dreams: a touch of warm milk before bedtime… what could be more cozy? Au Lait is a sweet milky skin scent* that leaves your skin smelling fresh and creamy – sweet in the drydown. *(One of our “skin scents” that adds a natural, “not-too-perfumey” fragrance to the skin).
Bermuda Lyme
A reminiscence of voyages from the Olde World to the New… Fresh Caribbean breezes mix with exotic spices, rum, dark wood notes and of course, refreshing lime. In keeping with the tradition of ‘eau fraiche’ scents for Summer, Bermuda Lyme is both, coolly light and bright and yet complex. So, whether you’re sailing on a schooner or just enjoying the clear blue sky, this is your new Summer scent.
Bourbon Vanilla
An exotic vanilla bean from an island off the coast of Madagascar. Bourbon Vanilla is an intensely rich and warm vanilla note with an almost burnt cocoa bean quality in the dry down. Sooo delicious and rather beautiful on a man.
Caravan Spice (Holiday no.11)
For our Holiday scent, 2011, we went ‘old school’… a kind of nostalgic remembrance of holidays past and the designs I used to create when living in Boston and how the season felt to me there. This is a cozy and warm spice scent with ambery nuances and a sense of home near a warm fireplace. Of course, the name recalls the old-world caravans that carry the spices from exotic lands to our homes.
Cathedral (Holiday no.3)
An ancient aroma of sacred incense…the Holy Smoke of the Midnight Mass rises with a blessing for the coming year.
December (Holiday no.10)
It’s Holiday time again…oh, yes, it is December.
December evokes for me many of the very best ‘smells’ of the season: pomanders, gingerbread, the long walk in the woods to find the perfect Christmas tree, and traditional incense (I call it ‘gnostic incense’) made of frankincense and myrrh. It brings the Holidays home for me.
DSH Special Formula X-treme
DSH Special Formula X-treme is just what you’ve asked for! It is a deeper, richer and longer lasting version of our original Special Formula X to be worn as a signature fragrance. We hope you will love this new version; as it was inspired by you, our devoted clients! (DSH sfX-treme can be classified as one of our “skin scents” that adds a natural, “not-too-perfumey” fragrance when worn as a “perfume”).
Egyptian Shalimar
A sweet balsamic-vanilla oriental accord with an “Eau de Cologne” top note.
Evolution Musk
Evolution embodies the changes of life, growth, and movement from one stage to the next. Each note in evolution represents an invaluable lesson, person, or time which we bring into our being and make it a part of ourselves. It is a celebration of life and the collaboration that makes it happen.
Festive (Holiday no.1)
This spicy green scent will put you in the Holiday mood! This not-too-heavy holiday fragrance is warm and sexy enough for parties, but is light enough for daily use…to make any day a holiday.
Firefly
At night in the early autumn, the firefly dances and dazzles the eye. Firefly is composed of dense richness, woody dryness, and a smoldering soft sweetness!
French Linden Blossom (Lime Blossom) accord
An ethereal, almost cucumber-like floral note with sweet honey-melon nuances.
Halloween
A nostalgic and warming scent for cool autumn days. This stuff is better than witches brew!
Hanukah Cannelle (Holiday no.9)
This year’s Holiday scent was inspired by my favorite Hanukah dish: one made of apples, cinnamon, nuts and honey. Of course, I’ve taken some artistic liberties to create a Holiday perfume that’s sexy, luscious and a delight to wear.
Hinoki
“This Winter I found a scent of unusual richness, elegance and singularity. It is a scent of peace and warmth for me: Hinoki, the Japanese Cypress. With this scent, I feel enveloped, warmed and calmed… it’s just what i need for the dark and colder months of Winter.” – DSH
Hippie Chic
A tropical-oriental perfume; a rich and sensual scent for sun warmed skin. One of our “skin scents” that adds a natural, “not-too-perfumey” fragrance to the skin.
Inner Sanctum
A winter sanctuary: That place of deep serenity and peace represented by a warm, oude-incense chypre with a lovely winter rose heart.
Ivory
Pure, clean, smooth, light, fresh, and simple. For all these qualities, we love it!
Khyphi
Ancient Egyptian ritual incense, this unusual blend has spice, fruit, herb, resin, and wine. Amazing!
La Fete Nouvelle
A country gathering amongst soft flowers and sun warmed plain grasses. This is a moment in time for sharing and enjoyment…a simple celebration of the day. One of our “skin scents” that adds a natural, “not-too-perfumey” fragrance to the skin.
Little Smile
This is the scent of innocence, simplicity, and the carefree days of childhood. Nurture your inner child with notes of bitter orange, creamy French vanilla, sweet French vanilla, skin musk, and heliotrope. (Have fun!)
One of our “skin scents” that adds a natural, “not-too-perfumey” fragrance to the skin.
luckyclover
This unusual floral-fougere scent has a “magical” quality about it … we can only describe it as strangely sweet, earthly green and mischievously innocent. Feel the playful charm and luck of a fairy sprite or (maybe a bee) in Luckyclover.
Lumiere (Holiday no.7)
A hushed candlelight perfume; warm, delicious and pulsating. Lumiere brings dark and light together with shimmering spice, rhum and deep coffee notes. Let’s celebrate the season of lights with lovely Lumiere!
Ma Folie de Noel (aka My Christmas Folly; Holiday no.6)
This year for my Holiday fragrance I wanted to create a nostalgic scent. One that brings together myriad elements of my childhood Holiday memories with essenses found in special desserts and candlelight ceremony; even hints of chill, snowy air. It’s a wonderfully fun and very happy perfume. It really is “My Christmas Folly”! I hope you’ll like it as much as we all LOVE it!!
Marzipan (Holiday no.5)
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)
Mysore Sandalwood
A smooth and soft sandalwood note with nutty-earthy undertones.
*samples are 1/2 filled.
Parma Violet
A fascinating Italian violet note that is powdery-sweet, flowery and just a little green.
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.
Prophecy
It was a vision…of gold and amber light, incense smoke and mysticism… One of our best sellers, Prophecy embodies the warm enveloping nature of the classical oriental-ambery scent and the rich tradition of incense.
Silver Fir (Holiday no.8)
Get into the Holiday mood with Silver Fir, our delightfully refreshing, spirited and festive new unisex scent. Inspired by crisp winter evenings, the sparkle of glass Holiday ornaments and the infamous radiance of “the tinsel tree”, Silver Fir is an unexpectedly unique twist on the ‘Conifer’ scent.
Songbird
Inspired by the Songbirds of May. Songbird is an enchanting and delicate floral perfume that is airy, cheerful and simply beautiful.
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.
St. Valentine
Cupid’s arrows are flying only to pierce our hearts with love. Romance is in the air and we come bearing our most cherished tokens: violets, red roses and chocolate. St. Valentine is an elixir of love… a sensual floriental-gourmand perfume of richness and grace.
Twelfth Night (Holiday no.2)
In the deepest woods on the darkest night…the scent of the Solstice.
Verveine (Lemon Verbena)
Summertime would not be complete without the refreshing and relaxing scents of fresh herbs, citrus, and florals.
Waterlily
An Eastern delicacy; the floating enchantment of the delicate water nymphaeia Lotus. It’s both beautifully airy and slightly watery at the same time with cool green nuances in the top note with a rich floral heart.
{A wonderful scent from the ‘old school’ Essense Perfumery (Boston) days…}
Wild Honeysuckle
A twist and tangle of sultry, seductive white blossoms. The epitome of Summer…based on my beloved Cape Cod honeysuckle branches.
Winter White (Holiday no.4)
Soft as a bed of snow, Winter White features some favorite holiday aromas and delicate white notes, creating a rich warm, sensual fragrance with a tender powdery finish. One of our “skin scents” that adds a natural, “not-too-perfumey” fragrance to the skin.
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