The Composition
The composition.
Composed by . A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.
Composition
the whole accord- pine needles
- eucalyptus
- clary sage
- rose
- patchouli
- oakmoss
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Performance
Wearable in
Main accords
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Cold sap, crushed leaf, garden after rain.
Textures
- — Wet leaf
- — Cold sap
- — Crushed stem
- — Damp silk
- — Crushed velvet
- — Wet stone
Materials
Galbanum · Fig leaf · Bleached linen · Rose absolute · Antique lace · Damask
Atmosphere
The room
A walled kitchen garden in early May
Weather
The air
Cool damp morning, 12°C
Interior Design
Glasshouse modern
Pale stone, ferns in clay pots, glass house
Season
Autumn · Winter
Wears best in autumn and winter.
City Match
Edinburgh botanical gardens in May
Also at home in Kyoto, Stockholm, Paris.
Literary Match
Macdonald — H is for Hawk
The Secret Garden — Burnett · H is for Hawk — Macdonald
In one line
Zoologist Perfumes
Northern Cardinal — cold sap, crushed leaf, garden after rain.
Imagery courtesy of Unsplash
Verified Retailers
Where to buy.
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Try Before You Commit
Available samples.
Trusted Decant Sellers
Available decants.
Layering Ritual
Complete the ritual.
Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Northern Cardinal from skin to room.
