Dry Desert Air, Juniper, Horse Sweat, Old Leather, & Sagebrush.

Badlands is an olfactory ode to one of Oregon's wildest places: a vast stretch of scrubby desert full of gnarled and lightning-struck juniper trees, unruly sagebrush, ancient volcanic riverbeds, and dust, dust, dust. Smokey, dry, and herbal, this blend is made from petrichor, juniper berries, an infusion of Lapsang Souchong tea, and Artemisia Tridentata (wild/great basin/big sagebrush).

If you're not familiar with wild sagebrush, its fragrance is very different from super camphorous white ("sacred”) sage. This variety is hay-like, funky, and honestly quite dirty, with notes of oiled musty leather. Imagine the scent of sitting in an old sweat-soaked saddle, riding a horse languidly through a charred and barren landscape. After the thin herbal notes of sagebrush and juniper berries have dried down, you'll catch a dark waft of powdery smoke that lingers like the smoldering ashes of old trees victimized by desert wildfire.

I use Sage Grouse-safe essential oil that I purchase from ethical purveyors.

Please note that I don't offer exchanges or refunds, so you may want to purchase a trial size first to be sure you like this fragrance! It’s not for everyone.

Gently shake the vial before applying. For best results, dab onto fingertips and apply to the ends of hair, beards, or dark fibers/clothing, rather than skin. Extraits may stain. Store away from heat and direct sunlight to extend the scent’s longevity. Storing it in the box it arrives in is recommended.

For a 30ml organic alcohol based spray version of this fragrance, please follow this link here.

Tumbleweeds not included.

Size

5ml highly concentrated Extrait de Parfum. Select the concentration of your choice:

• 20% = $20

• 30% = $30

• 40% = $40

Scent Profile (top to base)
Ethically harvested and sage grouse-safe sagebrush, juniper berry and tar, cedarwood, petrichor, smoke tincture, and natural leather accords.

Fragrance Family

Woody, Earthy, Smokey, Herbal, Leathery

Customer Feedback

"Very, very intense sage at first... I can smell the smokiness rising up, bringing to mind the fur of desert animals... Hints of juniper are there, burnt wood, dust, the want of moisture. If desert could be sexy, this would be it... Over a half hour, and there's that sweat soaked saddle, accompanied by the faintly pungent sage. Direct memories I related to this are riding lessons and trail rides in the Shuswap (South-Central British Columbia), especially during forest fire summers. Almost an hour, and it's still there, leather, horse sweat, and ooh... Sexy, sexy sage. More than two hours, and the sage is holding on with its teeth, with the leathery smoke keeping it smooth." -Risa

"You can feel the love that went into this blend, it's gorgeous!" -Molly

"This is, quite honestly, one of the most amazing fragrances I have ever tried! It has almost a medicinal smell when it is first applied, but then it blooms into a lovely blend of sage, earth, and wood. It lasts a surprisingly long time (at least on me), and reminds me very much of fresh air and desert smells. A real winner... I will purchase again!" -Sus

"Smells fantastic, my boyfriend and I love it!" -Paige

"This offering of Sagebrush scent is so unique and I'm grateful at the chance to try it! Goes on cologne-like and warms up to beautiful herbal deep leather. Definitely unisex." -Alana

"Blown away - clearly so much heart and soul has gone into these fragrances. I'll be ordering a full sized scent soon! Love. Just love!" -Ann

"Oh heavenly scents! I'm in love with them! 💜 thank you so much!" -Jiinda

"Thanks so much, this stuff is fun! The receiver was very happy to receive such a unique gift! Thanks so much for creating this!" -Windy

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