Oak '25
Oak releases its fragrance sparingly, like secrets shared only with those who pause long enough to listen. The tannins from bitter black tea branch from its woody heart up into the heavens, while resinous amber, vanilla and earthy orris take root below.
Behind Oak
Tracing the spirit of Oak
Our fascination with the oak began almost instinctively. For Merle, our founder, the oak has always carried a quiet presence; a tree deeply rooted in both family memories and myth. Over time, that personal connection grew into a creative inquiry: what is it about this tree that has spoken to humans for millennia? The oak appears everywhere. In folklore, rituals, and the landscape itself, as a symbol of endurance, wisdom, and protection. It felt only natural for us to follow its trail.
This research took us from ancient stories to sensory experiments. We studied the oak’s place in European mythologies, its sacred role in druidic rituals, and its enduring presence in art and architecture. In the studio, Merle explored its scent in every form: from the deep, resinous notes of oakmoss and bark to the dry sweetness of acorns and the green vitality of new leaves. Through this process, the oak revealed itself not just as a tree, but as a teacher. One that holds both grounding and transcendence in its being.
Our Oak & Acorn limited editions are born from these explorations. They are small, yearly releases that capture a fragment of our ongoing research. A moment of curiosity turned into scent.
Each creation offers a glimpse into our creative process, where nature, mythology, and emotion intertwine. With oak as our current focus, we invite you to experience the depth of this ancient tree and the stories it continues to tell through fragrance.
What field notes are about
Olfactory studies of the natural world.
Lingua Planta is a collection of perfumes that emerge from our ongoing research into the language of plants.
Field Notes is the archive of our research into our relationship with plants, an ongoing series of limited editions where fragrance, field notes, and observation all serve the same purpose: helping people connect to the living world more deeply.
Each edition begins with an observation in the field; a scent that has caught our attention and pulled us toward a deeper understanding of what scent means in the life of plants. The result; the perfume, together with our observations, is released in small batches, documenting threads of curiosity and discovery as they happen, woven into the daily ritual of wearing perfume.