My Past Selves' Flowers

This fragrance centers on a floral green profile, mixing white tobacco and tea with resins like nag champa and oud. It mimics the scent of a forgotten bouquet in a quiet house, featuring notes of wilting flowers, damp stems, and burnt incense that evoke a somber, nostalgic mood during spring.

It opens with an intense, somewhat polarizing blast of tropical fruits and green tea. As it moves toward the heart and dry-down, the scent settles into a more gothic, resinous base of nag champa and hinoki incense, leaving behind a persistent, powdery trail of faded floral remnants on the skin.

Most wearers find this fragrance to be long-lasting, often remaining on the skin for eight to ten hours. Its performance is robust, particularly during the dry-down phase, where the oud and incense notes linger steadily, making it a reliable choice for long days or extended evening events.

Due to its unique and sometimes challenging nature, this is likely not the best choice for a conservative office environment. The combination of green notes and resinous incense can feel quite heavy and unconventional, which might be distracting to others in a small, closed-off workspace or professional setting.

This scent excels in the cooler, reflective temperatures of early spring. Its green and floral character pairs well with the damp, transitional air of the season, while the deeper resinous base provides enough warmth to remain comfortable when the weather is still slightly crisp and unpredictable.

The projection is generally moderate to strong. It fills the space immediately around you without becoming a massive room-filler for most people. You will certainly notice it throughout the day, as the incense and floral accords maintain a consistent presence about an arm's length from the body.

It is not recommended as a blind-buy gift for beginners. Its gothic, moody, and arguably decaying floral character is highly polarizing. Unless the recipient specifically loves artistic, challenging compositions, you should suggest they sample it first to see how the complex incense and oud notes interact with their personal chemistry.

In high heat and humidity, the resinous base and intense floral opening can become cloying or feel overly heavy. It is better suited for temperate or cool climates where the air is dry, allowing the delicate tea and nettle notes to breathe without the damp heat muting the composition.

While it is a unique, high-quality composition, its distinct melancholic profile makes it a better choice for specific moods or occasions rather than a daily signature. It is perfect when you want to feel introspective or artistic, but it may feel out of place for everyday, casual activities.

The fragrance is decidedly unisex. The floral components, such as orchid and peony, are balanced by the rugged, smoky qualities of white tobacco, oud, and nag champa. It does not lean heavily toward traditional masculine or feminine structures, making it versatile for anyone who enjoys bold, artistic, and moody scent profiles.