The Perfume Library

Stranger in the Cherry Grove

6.5

Thorn & Bloom · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Thorn & Bloom Stranger in the Cherry Grove is a unisex fragrance with a spicy, woody and smoky character, setting cherry against a leathery, resinous backdrop rather than a sweet one. Black cherry comes first, and leather takes over in the heart. The base settles into amber, cherry wood, vanilla and smoke; vanilla softens it, while smoke deepens the spicy, resinous feel. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters give longevity a high score, though the number of votes is small. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and suits those who like a dense, smoky scent. Its profile is close to Ramón Monegal Fiesta and Amura Perfumes Burning Gold.

Evergreen

7.0

Thorn & Bloom

Green · Spicy · Woody

Thorn & Bloom Evergreen is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that sets the green coolness of pine needle and fir cone against a woody core of cedarwood and gaiac wood. The top notes, pine needle and fir cone, bring a forest-air freshness, while cedarwood and gaiac wood in the heart strengthen the woody side. The base holds vanilla, oud, oakmoss and smoke: vanilla softens the edges a little, and oakmoss and smoke keep the earthy, spicy character in place. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so treat them as a rough guide. It suits anyone who likes woody, smoky scents and reads neither masculine nor feminine. Andrea Maack Coven and Moresque Aurum have a close profile.

Orange Blossom

7.8

Thorn & Bloom · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Thorn & Bloom Orange Blossom is a sweet, powdery floral in which orange blossom is wrapped in spice and a woody base, and it works as a unisex scent. It opens with honey and cardamom: the honey brings sweetness, the cardamom adds a spicy edge. In the heart, narcissus and orange blossom form a floral, creamy centre. The base of patchouli, blond tobacco and cedarwood pulls the scent in an earthy, woody direction, while fruity and gourmand touches soften the flowers. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. The vote count is small, so treat these ratings as tentative. It suits both men and women who want a sweet floral with a dry base. Xerjoff 400 and Bond No. 9 Chinatown (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Indigo

6.2

Thorn & Bloom

Fresh · Floral · Green

Thorn & Bloom Indigo is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening against an earthy, woody base. The top notes are winter green, lavender and caraway, giving a green, fresh and lightly spicy start. Osmanthus in the heart adds a soft floral, fruity touch. In the base, costus root, orris root, tonka bean and sandalwood settle the scent into something woody and earthy. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither stays too close nor fills a room. It reads equally well on anyone. In accords and notes it sits close to Myrurgia Agua de Coimbra and Guerlain Vétiver Fauve.

Limestone

6.2

Thorn & Bloom · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Thorn & Bloom Limestone is a unisex scent that pairs fresh, green citrus with a floral touch and a light spiciness. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. The number of ratings is small, so this impression is tentative. There is not enough information on seasons or occasions, but its fresh character suits anyone. The top opens with bergamot, lime, green pepper and coriander, sharp, green and bright. In the heart, jasmine and champaca add a soft floral note. The base of choya nakh, frankincense and costus root gives it depth. Fruity and synthetic tones run through the accords as well. Mugler Cologne and Dasein Summer have a close profile.

Thorn & Bloom · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Thorn & Bloom · 2015

Thorn & Bloom

Citrus · Floral · Woody

Thorn & Bloom · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody