The Language of Scent

we speak
in the ethereal 
at the fragrance table. 
the language of scent 
guides an experience,
moving through the air 
as a thousand magical atoms. 
in present slowness we discover 
each layer, 
receptive to the ever-so-subtle 
changes and reactions 
that unfold in this fragrant investigation
with a stranger. 
when ‘home’ is found 
in a perfume,
the soul gives a distinct nod
and we are complete. 

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Being fluent in the language of scent is an essential part of our in-store experience. If you’ve ever been guided through a scent journey at our fragrance table, you’ll know that the process is a combination of intuition, sensitivity and expertise.

Each perfume has its own personality, and it tells a story when it meets your olfactory system. The language that we have developed around fragrance is born from close observation and awareness of the magic within plant kingdoms, as well as the unique relationship that we all hold to our senses. 

Every nose that meets our perfumes interprets them differently. For us, this is a major part of the magic - unravelling the stories and associations that someone holds with a particular smell guides us towards what they are (and aren’t) after in a perfume. Observing how the scents change when in contact with the skin is another layer of wonder; the same fragrance will sit differently on everyone, an intriguing phenomenon that personalises one’s scent experience physiologically. 

When you linger with a perfume, you really get to know it: how it changes with time, weather, and movement. How the layers of the scent structure themselves on your skin when applied, and which part of you is evoked and expressed through wearing a particular aroma. What aspect of your being does it resonate with? How does it make you feel? What daydream is awakened through this scent? These are all questions we invite you to ponder when meeting our perfumes. 

It is also true that scent speaks for itself. Our process is shaped around creating space for that voice to land and be heard. So much of it is about receptivity, opening the mind and allowing yourself to be lifted into a visceral journey. When you trust your body and lean into the aromas that make your spirit sing, letting the language of scent move through you, you’ll find a Très fragrance that is a match for you. 

To find your perfume pairing in our fragrant world, contact us to book a scent journey. We look forward to connecting with you!