Cypress Cove A Day in the Vineyard (Cecile Hua) 2025 + Texas Wine Trails Giveaway

Cypress Grove A Day in The Vineyard

Cypress Cove A Day in the Vineyard via the brand

Plantons la vigne,
La voilà la jolie vigne,
Vigni, vignons, vignons le vin,
La voilà la jolie vigne au vin,
La voilà la jolie vigne! ~ traditional French song from the 16th C, Champagne region

(Let’s plant the vine! Here is the lovely vine!  Let’s vine, let’s vine, let’s vine the wine – here is the pretty wine vine! Here is the pretty vine!)

Theresa Murphy of Cypress Cove

Theresa Murphy of Cypress Cove

What we don’t know about America’s wine country locales could fill a library. Creative Director and self-taught fragrance designer Theresa Murphy of Cypress Cove lives in Texas – where there are 16 wine trails!  Personally, I had no idea that they even existed, much less flourished there. It is these vineyards and wineries which kindled a desire to capture the experience in one of her most loved fragrances, Cypress Cove A Day in the Vineyard. Theresa was eager to encapsulate as many aspects as possible, incorporating a variety of olfactory materials in the process. She entrusted perfumer Cecile Hua of Mane to interpret this brief.

vineyard in Texas

Vineyard via the brand

This passion for specificity extends to each of Cypress Cove’s fragrances: in her blog, founder Theresa Murphy extols the beauty of niche regional perfumery. She advocates for a celebration of America’s natural beauty and diverse landscapes – and has represented the wine country, invigorating fresh water lakes, the respite qualities of a bed and breakfast atmosphere, even the warmth and companionable nature of small-town America in her perfumes. The wine trails of Texas inspired A Day in the Vineyard; when given an option to choose a scent for review, it was evident that I would follow the wine.

Wine and I love one another, but not to excess. I’ve never been a person to drink gratuitously, because I would rather savor a little than imbibe a lot (there are extremely rare exceptions to the rule, but they are just that). I was lucky to encounter wine mentors along my way when I moved to Boston in the early 1970s: one Alsatian gentleman who lived on Charles Street took me in hand and proceeded to undertake my culinary and oenological education. He prepared global cuisines for me and accompanied them with the complementary wines and eaux de vie; it didn’t hurt that he was the wine consultant for a highly regarded liquor emporium on Beacon Hill. I’ll always be grateful for his tutelage – whether I can afford the ones I love best, or not.

A Day in the Vineyard by Cypress Cove Texas

Grapes and citrus via website

A Day in the Vineyard commences with a burst of bergamot and ozonic notes which are accompanied by a bouquet of fruity tones: crushed berries in the form of raspberry and blackberry, possibly methyl anthranilate – a natural component in plants and fruits which is known for its grape-like aroma. A decidedly herbal character weaves in and out, portrayed by basil, rosemary, and lavender. The green florals include lily of the valley, which whispers to make itself known (there are occasions when muguet is prominent in fragrance and can display itself a bit stridently). A woody base supports the herbal/floral heart, employing cedar, sandalwood, oak, and pine – and I smell a potent woody/ambergris art essence as well as the addition of musk. I sense metallic notes, although they are not listed, and possible aldehydes for diffusivity. This is merely my impression.

grape cluster via the brand

Each component has its part to play: oaken barrels contribute their aged allure; fruit notes come to mind whenever we think of certain wines. When we attempt to describe wine, some of the language resembles our efforts to describe perfume: floral, woody (pine, cedar, sandalwood), earthy (this might be attributable to the presence of a powerful aromachemical), tannic. Tannins and tannic acid are related to metal, which is why my nose appears to pick up a discrete metallic edge. The dewy air to which Ms. Murphy refers is expressed in ozonic nuance. In combination, these varied elements conjure a perfect day spent in nature amidst the soil, vines, venerable wooden casks, and fresh air in a vineyard of our choosing.

Notes: citrus zest, dewy air, crisp pine, basil, rosemary, soft lavender, crushed berries, green florals, smooth cedarwood, dry pinewood, warm musk  bergamot, raspberry, blackberry, French lavender, lily of the valley, oak, sandalwood.

Perceived notes: aldehydes, ozonic accord, woody/ambergris art essence, metallic notes

A Day In the Vineyard was gifted me, many thanks! My nose is my own…All images are from the brand unless otherwise specified.

~ Ida Meister, Deputy and Natural Perfumery Editor

 

A Day in the Vineyard by Cypress Cove

Cypress Cove A Day in the Vineyard via the brand

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20 comments

  • Jenna Park says:

    I am intrigued by this house and scent. I love the idea of capturing a vineyard in a scent. Some of my best early memories with my husband are at a bed and breakfast in the early fall while visiting wine vineyards. A Day in the Vineyard notes sound very thought out and deliberate. I would love to try this scent. Im in Pennsylvania USA.

  • Ramses Perez says:

    Vegetal fragrances are sort of a novelty to me. They have very unique smells and tend to be sort of an acquired taste to many. Due to their exotic/uncommon nature, they’re not readily manufactured by many of the niche houses. When you do see one, you have to stop and smell it and see if you like it or not.this fragrance seems to be a full on green affair, full of citrus and flowers. I’d be interested to check how this one smells and behaves on my skin but I’m willing to try any fragrance. I’m located in the USA.

  • Sherin Thomas says:

    Lovely composition. very unique smells and tend to be sort of an acquired taste to many. Due to their exotic/uncommon nature, they’re not readily manufactured by many of the niche houses. From PA,USA

  • Danniel says:

    This sounds interesting. I’m not a huge wine drinker but I do enjoy visiting wineries from time to time. I do wonder what type of wine was the inspiration here. Also curious about the pine note as that’s something I wouldn’t typically associate with wine. I’m in the USA

  • roxhas1cat says:

    I’d love to smell a vineyard in a bottle. Those visits always have such great memories with good friends and usually good weather. I’ve never had a wine mentor. I need one. Those notes sound great. USA.

  • carrie_earle says:

    There are many wineries here in Michigan and Ida’s review is spot on. Reading this review put me in the middle of Traverse City, surrounded by the beautiful views and amazing aromas. I also had no idea that vineyards were abundant in Texas.

    Metro Detroit, Michigan – USA

  • opalbear says:

    This sounds like such a quintessentially French atmosoh Eric fragrance! Wine, lavender, Lilly of the valley, oak, rosemary and blackberry… just all the scents I associate with France. And putting them all together is a must try!! I have not tried this house yet so that’s exciting too. I am located in the U.S.

  • teatreesoil says:

    i recently saw a discussion on social media where someone lamented that rosemary wasn’t represented in fragrances enough– lo & behold, cypress cove’s a day in the vineyard features basil, rosemary, and lavender! ida’s review was interesting & also felt very true to my own experience of smelling a fragrance & then looking at the notes and trying to backwards-figure out where i got certain impressions… like the tannins=metallic notes! i’m not familiar with ozonic notes but dewy air certainly sounds appealing!

    thanks for the review, from VA, USA 🙂

  • Annika says:

    Honestly, I never really think of Texas when I think of wine growing regions but I imagine it has some interesting terroir especially in places like the Hill Country. A Day In the Vineyard seems to reflect the many nuances of a good vintage with its emphasis on fruit, tannin and oaky notes. MD, USA

  • mdellaroc says:

    I have often imagined what I would create if I were a perfumer and I agree, I would do something regional, like this vineyard perfume. In maryland.

  • brentm says:

    This sounds so interesting. Someone was asking about a perfume that was based the smells of a winery a few days ago. I actually found this ragrance while doing research of fragrances based on wine, would love to smell this at some point. Usa

  • Sherin Thomas says:

    Lovely composition. This sounds like such a quintessentially French atmosoh Eric fragrance! Wine, lavender, Lilly of the valley, oak, rosemary and blackberry. From PA,USA

  • David F says:

    This makes me think fruity, herbal, and lastly woody. At the very least this is very original with a different backstory. Makes you almost picture the vineyard and listening to mother nature at her best. This represents the spring and upcoming summer months. I would love to own this unique elixir. From Jacksonville, NC.

  • Kensolfactoryodyssey says:

    What strikes me most about A Day in the Vineyard is how vividly it seems to capture not just the scent of a vineyard, but the experience—from the fresh, ozonic air to the herbal touches of rosemary and lavender, to the grounding woods and subtle fruit. Ida’s review paints a sensory picture that feels both nostalgic and refreshing, like a sunlit stroll among vines and barrels with the scent of crushed berries and crisp pine in the air. I’m especially intrigued by the mention of metallic and ambergris nuances, which suggest a complexity I’d love to explore. I live in the USA and would be thrilled to try this scent that celebrates the spirit of American wine country

  • aditu says:

    The herbaceous fruits and green florals and earthy woods all interwoven to evoke the specific landscape and setting of a vineyard redolent with the scents of growth and maturation (of the wine in wood barrels) all at the same time sounds so interesting! I have certainly never smelled anything similar so would love to have a chance to experience it. I live in MA.

  • alleycat says:

    I have tried a few wine inspired fragrances before and have enjoyed them. I didn’t know about Texas wine either! I really appreciate the perfumer’s perspective on wanting to showcase regional American beauty. The rosemary and basil notes are especially appealing in this fragrance as I’ve been finding myself getting more into herbal scents lately. I am from New England, USA.

  • scenternet says:

    There’s something so charming about the idea of bottling up a day spent wandering a vineyard, and Ida’s description totally brought that to life for me. The mix of crushed berries, citrus zest, and herbal notes like basil and rosemary sounds like the perfect balance between refreshing and grounded. And I love that there’s a nod to the wooden barrels and dewy vineyard air too. Honestly, I had no idea Texas had such a wine scene, but now I want to experience it both in person and through scent! I’m in the USA and would love to try this, it sounds like a fragrant escape.

  • mmerline says:

    I love the scope of this wine-focused fragrance, capturing the lakes and countryside alongside what’s in the glass and oak barrel. The balance of fruitiness and herbal notes is also intriguing. Murphy really nailed the brief with A Day In the Vineyard.

    I’m in the USA.

  • MarissaS says:

    I think that it’s wonderful to focus on Theresa’s memories as a focus for the perfume A Day in The Vineyard, specifically of the Texan vineyards. Who knew?
    Also enjoyed reading that the notes include rosemary.
    I live in the USA and will be checking out more about Cypress Cove. Thanks, Cafleurbon for always introducing new indies like Cypress Cove. I live in Montana

  • wallygator88 says:

    Really pretty fragrance and a nice writeup. It evokes the image of walking in wineyard on a cool morning, as the sun warms the day.
    Would love to visit those wine trails.

    Cheers from WI, USA