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House spotlight: Essential Parfums
The newest addition to our inventory, Essential Parfums was designed to be both accessible and sustainable. Each bottle is also printed with the perfumer's name, celebrating their individual creativity and masterful work!
Rose Magnetic
Fig Infusion
Orange x Santal
Divine Vanille
Bois Impérial
Customer reviews
"It’s rare to find a space where both seasoned fragrance lovers and curious newcomers feel equally at home. The staff welcomes you into conversation, not salesmanship - there’s no rush, only the slow unfolding of scent as you discover what resonates with you."
"Visiting from the East Coast and had the best perfume shopping experience of my life here today! Good selection of the strange fragrances I’m into and the staff were so engaged and fun. Thanks!"
"A stellar collection of niche, independent, and designer perfumes. Really enjoyable staff that knows what they are talking about when it comes to fragrances. A real gem in Portland that we are lucky to have!"
"They provide that rare personal experience one would get at a bottle shop or local record store: Explain what you like and have experienced and they will show you much more that fits your description and something to discover."
Did you know...
Skin type, pH level, diet, and lifestyle changes can all have an impact on how perfume interacts with your skin! This is why a particular fragrance can smell wonderful on a friend and dull or sour on you, and vice-versa. Temperature and humidity can also influence the way scent performs throughout the day. We encourage you to sample scents prior to purchasing a bottle to allow yourself time to test it out. You can also spray any of our fragrances on your skin while you’re in our shop!
Wear time, projection, fragrance strength, and price are all impacted by this concentration! Generally, the oil is diluted in perfumer's alcohol, though some brands choose to use other materials (such as water or another carrier oil). Approximate percentages for the most common fragrance oil concentrations are as follows:
- Eau de Cologne (2-5%)
- Eau de Toilette (5-15%)
- Eau de Parfum (15-20%)
- Extrait de Parfum (20%+)
The history of scent dates back to ancient times, but the idea of gendered fragrance didn't really exist until the late 19th century. Prior to that, perfume was really only worn by the wealthy and elite - both a symbol of status, and a way to conceal body odor. As fragrance became more accessible, the marketing technique of assigning scents to gender became widely used. Since then, many fragrance companies have made the shift to advertising their products as unisex or genderless. We wholeheartedly believe that fragrance is for everyone, regardless of marketing or gender. If you like it, you should wear it! We do also stock many brands that specifically market their lines as unisex, including Zoologist, BORNTOSTANDOUT, Andrea Maack, Vilhelm Parfumerie, and more.
Looking for something that follows more traditional masculine/feminine scent profiles? Let us know, and we’ll be happy to help you find something you love.