Virginia Cedarwood Recipes

Here are a few recipes to help you get started.

Hints: You can blend the solid perfumes in any order. Try varying the amount of each solid perfume too e.g. a lot more lemon and a little less amber. Sniff and adjust the blend accordingly. You are in control so experiment and find what feels right to your nose.

Tip: Try blending on paper with cotton buds. Just layer one solid perfume over the other as you would on your skin. This way if you make a scent you don't like, you won't need to wash it off.

We hope you have fun and enjoy these recipes. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

SAKURA

Virginia Cedarwood

Cherry Blossom

Jasmine

INSPIRATION

'After a cold winter the pink cherry blossom heralds springtime. Cherry blossoms explode into bloom across the Japanese landscape.'

Pretty cherry blossom is made more intense and regal by the addition of jasmine. The lightness of the cherry blossom hints at the small and delicate petals of the blossoms. Jasmine adds a sense of abundance - as if the land is overflowing with beautiful pink confetti. Woody virginia cedarwood reflects the trees and their wise maturity.

CHARACTER

Fruity floral fragrance.

Feminine

Daytime

PURPLE SKY

Amber Resin

Jasmine

Virginia Cedarwood

INSPIRATION

'Standing alone, looking up you see a beautifully clear purple sky. You begin to see the stars and the universe unfold before you.'

Narcotic jasmine dominates with its enticing and seductive scent. Virginia cedarwood anchors the jasmine, grounding and strengthening it. Amber resin adds the magic and mystery of the evening sky as it turns to night.

CHARACTER

Oriental woody fragrance.

Feminine

Evening

SCEPTRE & ORB

Virginia Cedarwood

Bergamot

Imperial Rose

INSPIRATION

'The coronation day of the queen. She walks towards the throne to accept her crown. Lords and ladies dressed in robes and finery can be seen throughout the cathedral. An exciting and monumental day.'

A scent with pomp. Virginia cedarwod is the main element in this scent. Its strong woody scent lets the mind imagine old church pews and carved wooden statues. Imperial rose reminds you of medieval England (Tudor Rose) and the history of the monarchy. Bergamot brightens up the scent adding a touch of modernity and excitement.

CHARACTER

Floral woody fragrance.

Feminine Masculine

Daytime Evening

RAVEN

Ambergris

Redcurrant

Virginia Cedarwood

INSPIRATION

'A table laid in the gothic style with scattered animal skulls. A blue-black raven eating from a cup filled with tempting glossy red berries.'

The sweet, juicy and delectable scent of redcurrant fills the nose, a feast of this red jewelled bounty. However the redcurrant is muddied by the woody note of the virginia cedarwood, that speaks of old wooden banqueting tables and medieval feasts. Ambergris adds intensity and apprehension to create a macabre atmosphere of darkness.

CHARACTER

Woody fragrance.

Masculine Feminine

Evening

GREEN TEA HILLTOP

Green Tea

Pear

Virginia Cedarwood

INSPIRATION

'A stepped hillside covered in dark green tea bushes. Gazing down into the valley below you take in a deep breath and fill your lungs.'

Light and ozonic green tea opens with a burst of freshness. Its delicate and ethereal scent creates the impression of inhaling clean, pure air. Crisp pear gives the body of the scent a vegetal and green vibe. Virginia cedarwood in the base complements the green aroma adding depth and dry woods.

CHARACTER

Aromatic green fragrance.

Masculine Feminine

Daytime

A WOODLAND WALK

Bergamot

Pear

Virginia Cedarwood

INSPIRATION

'A slow meander through a British woodland.
Sun speckled bright green leaves that rustle in the gentle breeze.
Relaxed, optimistic and feelings of enjoying the fresh air.'

Opens with a burst of citrus freshness creating the illusion of being outdoors and a gentle breeze. Pear gives a fresh greenness and crisp fruity scent. The freshness is balanced with virginia cedarwood creating the image of woody tree trunks and bark.

CHARACTER

Fresh green woody fragrance.

Masculine

Daytime

WOODCUTTER

Bergamot

Lemon

Virginia Cedarwood

INSPIRATION

'Beautiful clear mountain views. A man splitting logs with an axe'

A scent centred around woody and smoky virginia cedarwood. The dryness and freshness of the cedarwood has a masculine and rugged feel to it, lending the illusion of roughly cut chunks of wood ready for the fire. The woody scent is complemented with an uplifting dose of citrus. Lemon and bergamot adds clarity, mimicking the mountain air and the feeling of the spirited and dynamic action of woodcutting.

CHARACTER

Woody citrus fragrance.

Masculine

Daytime