New additions 2026: Archives: no.4 : The Accords (BEST SELLER::MARCH, 2024 & 2026; Jan, 2026; June, 2026)

(25 customer reviews)

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Archival accord designs, spanning over 20 years, from the Essense Studio.  Enjoy!

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*Oil essence sample vials contain 10 drops;  EdP / VdP sample vials are full.

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Archives Part 4: “The Accords” from the Essense Studio Collection; Oil Essences,  (and more to come as we add in our archival designs).

To order:  Choose the format and size in the products box.  ** You will have to tell us which fragrance you are ordering either via a separate email, or in the comments box during checkout.** If we don’t see this info, we will contact you, to be sure what products to send in your order.

*1 dram oil essence pulse roller: $39

*1/3 oz oil essence pulse roller: $68

10 ml EdP or VdP perfume pulse roller pen: $52

30 ml EdP or VdP spray: $90
60 ml EdP or VdP spray: $165

1 ml EdP or VdP sample vial: $6

1 ml oil essence sample vial: (10 drops): $6

 

Almond Milk Accord, 2024:  a soft and gently sweet *vegan* milk fragrance inspired by almond milk and its silky, yet texturally vegetal allure.  Notes: bitter almond, milk accord (vegan), vanilla, cereal accord, and musk.  (**It’s great to wear alone  but is also a fabulous layering scent).

Ambergris no.1 Accord, 1994: a modern ‘amber/musk’ ambergris accord with a slightly sweeter tonality.

Ambergris no.3 Accord, 2001: a deeper, more animalic ambergris accord.

Ambergris no.4 Accord, 2002: a classical ambergris accord with a green (galbanum) edge in the top and a textural ‘musky’ feel in the drydown.

Ambergris no.7 Accord, 2002: a mildly salty, softly ‘musky’ animalic ambergris accord with subtle modern (crystalline) vibe in the drydown.

Ambergris no.9 Accord, 2004: a dark and earthy ‘vintage style’ ambergris accord with complex green to animalic nuances.

Ambergris no.10 Accord, 2014: a classical ‘true’ ambergris accord; smooth, warm, and ever so slightly salty.  (**It’s great to wear alone  but is also a fabulous layering scent).

Black Leather, 1993: the real deal.  A black leather motorcycle jacket and chaps in fragrance form.  Wear at your own risk.

Black Ambergris, 1994: a traditional Moroccan style of ambergris mixed with incense and agarwood notes.  This is a unisex slightly smoky / slightly spicy / incense – ambergris fragrance.  (**It’s great to wear alone  but is also a fabulous layering scent).

California Black Fig, 1997; updated 2025: a pulpy and textural true fig fruit fragrance.  You sense the thick purple walls of the fig fruit and the ripe, sweet inside.  So delicious.

** NEW: Cloud Jasmine, 2026: an airy and delicate jasmine soliflore that accentuates the ‘white petal’ qualities of jasmine flowers along with the subtle fruity nuances found in the fresh blooms.   (**It’s great to wear alone  but is also a fabulous layering scent).

Cobalt Musk Accord, 1999:  a modern ‘crystalline’ musk accord with a cool, ‘glassy’ quality in the top note.  (**It’s great to wear alone  but is also a fabulous layering scent).

Coconut Milk Accord, 2025  a soft and gently sweet coconut milk fragrance that evokes the lush tropical quality of coconut milk and its creamy, dreamy beauty.  Notes: green coconut, coconut creme accord, vanilla, milk (vegan) accord, and musk.  (**It’s great to wear alone  but is also a fabulous layering scent).

Cotton Candy Accord, 2005: a sweet, sugary gourmand, with rich vanillic notes and the classic scent of hot, fruity spun sugar.

Creamy Chocolate Accord, 1994: a cross section between a milk chocolate note and a dark cocoa essence.  It’s creamy, dreamy, and delicious.

Creamy Petal Orange Blossom accord, 1999; remake 2025: a traditional orange blossom soliflore with added subtleties to bring out the most luxurious and creamy qualities of this classic white floral.

Cuttings Accord, 2018:  the scent of a florists’ workshop, complete with botanical cuttings strewn about the floor.  (**It’s great to wear alone  but is also a fabulous layering scent).

Dirt Accord, 1997: the scent fad of the late 1990’s… our accord has that characteristic mineral smell, just like digging in the dirt.

Dry Heat Accord, 2017:  dry desert air; an unusual ozone accord.  (**It’s great to wear alone  but is also a fabulous layering scent).

Easter Lily, 2004; remake, 2025:  Texturally lush and creamy; an elegant white petal lily fragrance with just the right amount of green.  *A lily fragrance for flower lovers who sometimes find lily perfumes ‘too much’.

Exotic Wood Accord, 2002: an accord of rare and precious wood notes, such as teakwood, agarwood, eagleswood, sandalwood, and incense cedarwood.  (**It’s great to wear alone  but is also a fabulous layering scent).

Fig / Fig Leaf Accord, 2008: a classic accord of fig, in the French style, with added flourishes of milky and crushed green leaves in the top note.  (**It’s great to wear alone  but is also a fabulous layering scent).

Frankincense Gum Accord, 2002 : this is a drier, slightly more incense-y / woody interpretation of frankincense resin (hence the ‘gum’ name).

French Saffron, 2021: similar to our “Sweet Saffron Accord no.2”, French Saffron takes it to another level of sophistication with more precious wood notes, cashmere musk, and a brighter top note with elegant bergamot and a soft touch more of exquisite saffron.

Fur no.6 Accord, 2016: a warm and cozy textural “fur” (read: animalic) accord with honey-like undertones.  (**It’s great to wear alone  but is also a fabulous layering scent).

Green Grass Accord, 1999: just as the name states, it smells like all the memories of your own back yard.

High Spice Accord, 1995; (remake 2025): Just as spicy as you want to be!!  An all-around spice-mix top note accord with pepper notes, warming spices, and just a touch of bergamot keep the spices fresh, balanced with subtle undertones of creamy / nutty nuanced woods.

Honey no.1 Accord, 1994: a softly subdued honey accord with a warm and musky undertone.  (**It’s great to wear alone  but is also a fabulous layering scent).

Honey (sweet) no.2 Accord, 2015: a sweet, nectar-like honey note with a warm beeswax undertone.

Honey (floral) no.3 Accord, 2021: a sweet, nectar-like honey note with soft floral / flowers with leaves nuances.

Honey / Blossom Accord, 1998: an airy, floralized honey – musk note that is light, not at all heavy or animalic.

Incense no.88 Accord, 2022: a lightly woody, subtly sweet and warm incense accord with notes of amber, myrrh, frankincense, Himalayan cedarwood, sandalwood, oud, and subtle smoke.

Ivy Accord, 2000: a fresh and green-edged floral perfume evocative of Freesia blossom springs.

Jasmine Tea no.2 Accord, 2017: a softly green, tea and sambac jasmine accord with a slightly earthy – musky drydown.

Joshua Tree Accord, 1999 (reworked 2023):  a warm, atmospheric fragrance inspired by the rigged desert landscape of Joshua Tree National Park , and the curiously beautiful tree of the same name.  There is an unmistakably serene quality about Joshua Tree; a sense of connection with nature and a beautifully bewildering quality of openness.     Notes of desert sage, dry heat, prickly pear, texas cedarwood, and juniper (heart wood, leaf, and berry).

Lupine no.3 Accord, 2018: a sweet, honey-d wildflower accord.

Mango Skin, 2026: our newest sensation: a sweet-tart, slightly green and tangy mango fruit accord with ripe, juicy, and subtly floral undertones.

Maple Leaves, 2024: the delight of autumn in a bottle; the fragrance of crunching dry leaves beneath your feet and smelling that warm and woody, slightly maple-y fragrance.

Moon Rise Accord, 2008:  the scent of a feeling; like being on the moon surface, feeling the vastness of space all around you, and watching the Earth rise over the surface.  (**It’s great to wear alone  but is also a fabulous layering scent).

Morning Dew Accord, 1994: a soft and dewy floralized musk accord that adds a dewy and light floral sense (but no particular flower soliflore) to any fragrance (for layering), but is also a best seller as a simple soft scent for everyday wear on its own.  Subtle notes of jasmine, violet, and lily in a soft white musk base.

Mountains + Sea Accord, 2022: a refreshing and atmospheric unisex abstract accord of conifer balsam, sweet clover, ozone, pink salt, and ambergris; inspired by Helen Frankenthaler’s groundbreaking 1950’s painting “Mountains and Sea” .

Nag Champa Accord no.1, 1998 (softer, more floral – ambery):  a traditional Indian incense accord infused with champaca flowers, jasmine, rose, sandalwood, incense cedar, frankincense, myrrh, and amber.

Nag Champa Accord no.2, 2010 (stronger, more woody – incense): a traditional Indian incense accord infused with champaca and other Indian flower notes, and a more prominent cedarwood, incense, and amber quality in the drydown.

Nuit d’Hiver Accord, 1991: A retro-nouveau style ambery-chypre accord with a softly spiced ‘mousse de saxe’ accord.  It’s incredibly evocative of a wintery Paris night in 1921.

**NEW: Oat Milk, 2026: our newest milk – lactonic gourmand accord, developed by popular demand.  Oat Milk is a warm, silky, and mildly ‘cereal’ gourmand skin scent that is, happily, not too sweet.  It is deeper and a bit darker than any of the other milk fragrances.

Ocean Waves, 1994: a fresh marine scent with dry, salty topnotes, and a musky clean drydown.

Oriental Kush Accord, 1995: a rich and striking traditional Indian incense, flower, and musk / ambergris accord.

Play Doh accord no.33, 2022: a fun filled, sweet nostalgia with notes of fluffy vanilla, sweet musks, and ‘doughy’ tonka bean.

Portlandia Accord, 2013:  an urbane & quirky accord of fresh flowers, city streets, nearby pine forests, and northwest marine air.

Portlandia Flowers Accord, 2017: what a bee smells when passing through the (outdoor) Portland Flower Market.  (hint: it has some of the notes found in the original Portlandia accord).

Powder Accord, 2004: Something wonderful and nostalgic:  Powder is the delightful and delicate scent of talc.  If the texture of snow had a scent – this would be it.  notes: , and .

PumpkinS, 2024: A pumpkin spice accord that’s perfect for Fall; spicy and warm with just the right amount creamy / milky vibes and of course, pumpkin.

Savannah Flowers Accord, 1998:  a lush floral bouquet accord featuring notes of magnolia, peach blossom, white flowers, and musk.

Sensual Spice Accord, 1998: a vanilla spice accord that’s warm and creamy with fragrant wafts of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Sueded Skin Accord, 1998 (updated 2025): a soft skin musk accord with subtle suede and ambergris nuances.  The addition of a modern white amber note adds a lovely warmth and a touch of sweetness to the overall effect.  (**It’s great to wear alone  but is also a fabulous layering scent).

Sweet Innocence Accord, 2023: a fond remembrance of childhood treats with notes of sweet vanilla, warm icing, and graham crackers.

Sweet Saffron Accord no.2, 2020: a modern and sweet vanilla, sandalwood, saffron accord with subtle edges of rose and candy floss woven through the mix.

Tea House Vibes, 2026: a serenely gentle milky tea accord with notes of white tea, green tea, boba pearls, rice milk, and soft woods.

Thirteen Accord, 2022:  a delightful “non-perfume” simplicity of ambrette, soft blond woods, musk, and a subtly sweet watery freshness at the top.  (**It’s great to wear alone  but is also a fabulous layering scent).

Tomato Leaf Accord, 2008:  that wonderfully sharp, green, pungent “tomato plant” smell.  (There’s something kinda sexy about it, right?).

Tonka Bean, 1997: a warm and cozy vanillic tonka bean accord using a rare re-distilled tonka bean material that displays the subtle coumarin-rich green edges of traditional tonka bean without the “brown” / ambery elements.

Tuberose Petals, 2008; remake 2025:  a round and creamy, more modern and tropical interpretation of the classic white floral Tuberose.  * For those who might find tuberose a bit over bearing but love much about this sexy, feminine floral fragrance.

Tunisian Frankincense, 1998: a simple, resiny frankincense which accentuates some of the sweeter aspects of frankincense with some citric and conifer nuances.

Tunisian Opium, 1991: a beautiful and traditional take on the “Opium” theme; a warmer, deeper, more ambery / slightly less spicy, resinous fragrance than the designer perfume “Opium” styles.

Untitled no.101, 1992: a fresh and lightly citrusy (focal bergamot) musk scent that’s understated, clean but not soapy, and is utterly addictive.

Untitled no.102, 2026: a cousin to ‘Untitled no.101’.  It’s a fresh, lightly citrusy (bergamot) and soft floral musk scent that’s understated, clean, dewy, and beautiful when worn alone or layered with any fragrance you have.

Vanilla Cookie Dough, 2016: a fun-filled vanilla gourmand with buttery  / dough-like nuances.  Embrace your inner child and cozy up with this ‘not as sweet as it sounds’ vanilla confection.

Vanilloud, 2022:  by request: a beginner oud fragrance to allow you to dip in your toe without diving in head first.  Vanilloud is a soft, slightly woody / incense oud with a warm ambery – vanilla base;  a delicious skin scent oud if we do say so ourselves.

Veracruz Gardens, 2015:  Inspired by a Spring trip to Mexico… Veracruz Gardens was created to re-enact the feeling of relaxing on a veranda next to a lush flower garden; watching the sunset and sensing the lovely, humid breeze brush softly on your skin.  Notes: bergamot, azalea, rhododendron, night blooming jasmine, rose, green grass, sandalwood, driftwood accord, and musk.

White Amber Accord, 2023 : an easy to wear, modern unisex accord that brings a polished sparkle to a soft amber / warm skin scent base.  (**It’s great to wear alone  but is also a fabulous layering scent).

White Opium, 1991: a super soft, COZY, and slightly musk-oriented variation on the Tunisian Opium theme.  Almost a skin scent spicy / amber fragrance.

White Tea Accord, 2018: a softly clean and subtly fruity white tea accord.  Subtle, simple, and lovely.

 

**If there is a scent from our archives that you are looking for that is not yet listed, please just contact us via email or by calling the studio at:  1-720-563-0344.

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25 reviews for New additions 2026: Archives: no.4 : The Accords (BEST SELLER::MARCH, 2024 & 2026; Jan, 2026; June, 2026)

  1. DSHPerfumes

    (for Powder): by melsanthony@yahoo.com:

    I don’t usually go for powdery scents, but this is lovely. It’s not suffocating like some powdery perfumes are. Instead, it’s soft and pretty and very easy to wear.

  2. DSHPerfumes

    (for Powder): by gia.kerr@gmail.com:

    This smells like VIOLET, orris, vanilla, rose, violet… and more violet. There’s a little bergamot and lemon at first that fades quickly. “Powder” is very much a sweet vintage powder, reminiscent of old fashioned cosmetics- violet scented face powder and waxy lipstick. Lovely!

  3. DSHPerfumes

    (for Powder): by camppont@hotmail.com:

    This is a soft delicious scent that reminds me of a baby. I use the shea butter body cream everyday and absolutely love it.

  4. lm_pilcher (verified owner)

    (for Moonrise)
    I bought this in the lotion and it is perfect for layering. Very subtle, just this soft smell that is slightly ozonic and smoky and sweet. Your skin but better.

  5. bumblebee

    (for Vanilloud)
    This is the loveliest vanilla scent for someone who doesn’t typically gravitate towards vanilla or sugary scents but still wants to smell soft and sweet. This is a simple scent in the best way possible, and it’s got all the great qualities of vanilla without being cloying or too sugary. This perfume lingers on me but stays close to the skin. Love it.

  6. aliendumpling (verified owner)

    (Exotic Wood Accord) This is the perfect simple (yet still nuanced) woody scent to me. Ever so slightly sweet, delicate, and not at all sharp like some wood scents can go. It’s cozy and almost meditative. I’m a big fan of all sorts of woods in my perfumes and I could see myself wearing this one on its own a lot as well as layering it with anything that needs the depth of some woodiness.

  7. Julie davis

    for cuttings accord. I’m running out of this sample so quickly 🙁
    It’s a very true to life smell of cut flower stems as you are placing the new buds in a glass. It takes more of it to shine through other deeper scents without getting squished, but worth it.

  8. alle11019id

    Maybe it’s tacky of me, but I’m such a fan of cotton candy scents. Considering it was my first ever perfume at only 3, it might be my ultimate comfort choice. The DSH version is clean and classy, with a very palatable amount of sweetness that on my skin develops into a fruity powder. If I could, I’d love to nominate Cotton Candy for a “Retrograde Files” update, maybe to strengthen it and add a touch of a burnt sugar?

  9. anadevice (verified owner)

    •Ambergris no.10 in oil•

    I had a really hard time choosing between the different ambergris options, but this one is exactly what I was hoping for— soft and smooth with a sheer layer of sea salt. It’s very subtle at first but becomes more fragrant as it warms on my skin. It has a balmy, almost humid feel, balanced by a naturally fresh marine quality. It’s a very realistic sort of ocean freshness though, nothing like the artificially clean, soapy scent that is present in so many ambergris accords.

    I got this for layering, and it works even more beautifully than I’d hoped. It’s perfection with DSH Tubereuse — a veil of warm, salty musk over the lush blossoms. If you’re looking for an ambergris accord to layer with or just want to add a touch of salt to your favorite scents, Ambergris no.10 is perfect, I can’t recommend it enough!

  10. Autumn Cokel (verified owner)

    Ambergris 10 is perfect if you’re looking for an expensive feeling skin scent. Its resinous papyrus like aspects with fresh oceanic notes. Nothing animalic here! I enjoy layering this with sheer vanillas or some of the soliflores.

  11. Autumn Cokel (verified owner)

    Portlandia 2013- a more complex scent then I expected! Fresh daffodils, wet urban air with just the barest suggestion of Coastal conifer forests. Great fragrance for spring and an accurate representation of a city I’ve had many adventures in.

  12. Autumn Cokel (verified owner)

    Play doh- there is indeed a doughyness to this one! Though nothing plasticky or artificial, rather its very pretty and sweet almost like a sugared vanilla Orchid. If you’re looking for an extra sweet pale floral this is a good choice

  13. Bee (verified owner)

    Jasmine Tea Oil Essence
    Wowie! I was on a search for a jasmine tea single note, but I needed it to be realistic…and this accord delivers! I actually made a cup of my favourite jasmine tea to smell alongside it, and there was only a slight creaminess to the perfume that made them different (which I feel like adds to it, if anything!), and that could have been the oil making it lean that way! Regardless, I am very happy to end my search and grab a larger size of this! The longevity of the scent has also been great 🙂

  14. Bee (verified owner)

    Ambergris no.10
    I am truly uncertain what to say that hasn’t already been said in the other reviews here, but I know it always helps to see those thoughts echoed by different people! Gorgeous, subtle, salty, and smooth. I am planning on grabbing the other ambergris accords to compare them, but no.10 was an excellent one to start with! I think regardless of how the other ones are, no.10 is going to need to come home in a larger size!

  15. Bee (verified owner)

    Joshua Tree
    Another hit from this archive! Something about this accord is somewhat coconutty to me (in a strictly arid sense!), and I know prickly pear is mentioned in the listing, but I don’t get any cucumber or sour aspects from it like I’ve gotten from some prickly pear notes. I really love this, it makes me think of the lush heart of the living tree against an arid backdrop.

  16. taitaitail (verified owner)

    (For Vanilloud)
    This is the first oud I have tried and it’s lovely! Smokey and incensey, with a deep smooth vanilla melting into a skin scent. An absolute favorite for me.

  17. jonah.chinman

    (For Joshua Tree)
    A beautiful dry, woody, and sweet herbal scent. Evokes the sense of sitting in a dry sauna in the desert. To me it’s a very calming, soothing fragrance. I really enjoy woody fragrances, and I’m continually impressed by Dawn’s ability to capture the essence of those scents in her fragrances.

  18. kairi.kamiya.93 (verified owner)

    Ambergris no.1 is my absolute favourite perfume of all time. It reminds me of my home…

    I had been struggling to find a really good aqautic scent without florals or sand notes. I wanted something to remind me of my home… the strength and beauty of the sea… the life of the sea itself… and I’m so happy I found that!

    Thank you Dawn, thank you so much!

  19. kairi.kamiya.93 (verified owner)

    I’ve been fortunate enough to try Ambergris no.10! If you’ve been trying to find a beautiful aquatic amber, this would be for you!

    It’s the sea’s smooth glass. Endless reflection mingled with soft cracks of saltiness…

    It’s really, really beautiful!

  20. OWD (verified owner)

    (Ambergris no.10)This is the first time I am trying ambergris on its own, and this is also the perfume I am wearing as I write these reviews :]. Right upon application, it’s smooth and clean, like an ambery cologne. As it dries down, it becomes warmer and nuttier, with more of a cedar texture. Feels very easy to wear.

  21. a.

    ** cobalt musk accord (edp sample) **

    crystalline and glassy are perfect descriptors for this accord. it’s clean, transparent, and unique amongst all the commercial iso-e/ambroxan bombs. perfect for hospital work. i almost never fullsize, but i just may for this one.

  22. a.

    ** cobalt musk accord (edp) **

    crystalline and glassy are perfect descriptors. this is clean, fresh, transparent, and unique amongst all the commercial iso-e/ambroxan bombs. it’s captivating in a way i cant describe. perfect for hospital and office environments. i very rarely fullsize, but i just might for this one.

  23. Laura Newton (verified owner)

    Tuberose Petals smells SO GOOD. I’m generally not much of a floral person, but this is so soft, feminine, and creamy, I absolutely adore it! I can’t wait to try some of these other accords. I also enjoyed Almond Milk Accord, but it’s pretty subtle.

  24. 3755922721

    ~For cobalt musk:
    ~ This is a very modern musk that provides people with a glass and mirror like intention. It’s difficult to describe, like a combination of several artificial musk, but very natural, with a mineral feel and a hint of bitterness. It smells like the crystal foam left by rain hitting the glass. I was shocked that this is a work from 1999. Dawn is so avant-garde and superb, which makes her become my favorite perfume brand and perfumer soon!

  25. 3755922721

    ~For creamy chocolate:
    ~this chocolate perfume is very lifelike and comfortable. It has a little spicy side and some sour taste of oil, which makes people feel a little incompatible but harmless. In the latter half, furry musk appears, providing a warm feeling.
    ~In my current shopping experience, this is already a relatively unremarkable piece, but it is still very beautiful!

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