Harbinger of Spring.

A bright floral scent inspired by the ornamental and beautifully aromatic plant after which it was named. It alludes to walking past a Winter Daphne bush and smelling its iconically fragrant blossoms in the air. A wisp of green woodiness from its leaves and stems greet the nose -- just briefly -- before going on bright and sharp and then drying down to a soft white floral. Creamy wood and vanilla linger on the skin afterward.

Daphne Odora is an intensely fragrant shrub native to Asia. In Korea, the plant is referred to as churihyang, or "a thousand mile scent" because in the late winter, you'll begin to smell the pink and white flowers before you see them. They project their intoxicating citrus-sweet fragrance far and wide, announcing the coming arrival of warmer, longer days. (As you might imagine, many -- especially those of us in the rainy Northwest -- are very, very grateful for this plant's tiny blooms!)

Many perfumers have tried hard to replicate Daphne's complex and beautiful fragrance. It's difficult to capture the multi-faceted profile of this flower without using synthetics. This is my best attempt using only natural ingredients, so please note that while it is close, it is NOT identical. Nothing replicates natural perfection!

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!

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.

Scent Profile (top to base)
A variety of Citrus, Neroli, Melissa, Jasmine, Ylang, Wood, Vanilla

Fragrance Family

Citrus, Floral, Gourmand, Woods

Size

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

• 20% = $20

• 30% = $30

• 40% = $40

Customer Feedback

"Got my Daphne this morning. Love love love it!" -Deana

"Heady floral clouds." -Niya

"I am swooning over this daphne scent. I have wanted this fragrance for years and it has been captured beautifully. It's natural yet slightly exotic. Wonderful packaging. So happy!" ~Page

"It's a beautifully crisp floral, makes me feel like a winter or spring princess. My boyfriend liked it on me too." -Alana

"Wonderful scent and beautiful presentation. I'll order again for gifts. Thanks, Lisa!" -Jane

”I smelled the Daphne Odora plant for the first time at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. When I ordered this fragrance, I smelled it all over again. The accuracy that this scent has towards the actual flower is mindblowing. It was beautiful, sweet, and unique. It smells so closely to the actual flower and the customer service is beyond measure - so kind and helpful. I am so ridiculously happy with my purchase. I wore this on my wedding day and plan to wear it on each anniversary. If you're looking for a scent that instantly brings you joy, this is it!” -Morgan