The scent The artist This is a 2 ml spray sample. Find the full bottle here. Is there anything better for summer than a fresh, tart, orange-lemon opening followed by an oolong tea & white musk duo? Don’t let the name mislead you. The chemical bonding here isn’t your average science experiment. Instead, it’s the flirty alchemy of notes harmonizing. We adore how the citrus lingers through the drydown, reaching the subtle base of amber and musk on our skin. Wake up, relax, and ease into your summer morning here. Notes include smooth citrus cocktail, tea, blackberry, dewy peony, vetiver, amber, and powdery musk. Ineke Rühland is a professional nose who creates original fragrances in her independent studio in San Francisco. Born and educated in Canada, she moved to Europe in 1988 to embark on a career in the fragrance industry. While living in France, Ineke completed her formal perfumery studies at ISIPCA, the only university-level perfumery school in the world. She honed her traditional perfumery techniques with sojourns to Grasse, the city that spawned perfumery in France. Ineke apprenticed at an esteemed fragrance house in Paris for three years before moving to San Francisco and eventually launching her alphabetical line in the summer of 2006. An enthusiastic gardener, Ineke derives inspiration from her collection of rare scented botanicals. Her passion for literature, design and the arts are reflected in every bottle. Through original photos, artwork and snippets of verse, Ineke crafts an intimate backstory for each scent. Read an interview with Ineke and dive into this indie perfumer and what inspires her to make these beautiful creations.
