D:SOL Cistus Review (Delphine Thierry) 2024  + the rock rose ritual giveaway

D SOL Cistus

D:SOL CISTUS, image via the brand website 

Founded in 2020 in Berlin by beauty expert Dennis K. Werner, D:SOL redefines what modern luxury should really feel like: sensory, fresh & sleek. On the inside – everything is rooted in the traditional ways and old-school craft and savoir-faire, as the perfumes are processed and produced at Accords et Parfums in Grasse – the legendary artisanal lab founded by Edmond Roudnitska. On the outside, and in your hands, it feels like modern art – from the tactile weight of the hand-polished bottles to the distinctive Bakelite caps made by artisans in Spain, and the understated elegance of the packaging, printed in small German ateliers. D:SOL is a brand that puts ethics and aesthetics on equal footing, and in Dennis Werner’s words, “We are dedicated to creating perfumes that are sophisticated and selective without being elitist. “Inspired by the journey between sun-drenched Mallorca and Berlin, the collection distills this contrast into radiant, thoughtful fragrances – a “sunshine state of mind, bottled” – moments of warmth, energy, and golden light, refracted through the lens of contemporary perfumery.

Dennis K. Werner of D: SOL

Dennis K. Werner, behind-the-scenes photos via the brand©

 

For the launch of D:SOL CISTUS, creative director, and founder Dennis Werner teamed up with none other than Delphine Thierry, the perfumer behind two of my favorite ambers of all time – Occitane’s Ambre and Lubin’s Akkad. And here’s what Dennis shared -exclusively for  ÇaFleureBon – about his choice of working with Madame Thierry:

“When envisioning the soul of CISTUS – this amber-rose reverie built around the resinous heart of Cistus as an ingredient – I knew it had to be someone who not only understood the material but who could feel it. Delphine Thierry was the natural choice. Her mastery of amber fragrances, especially when woven with incense, is not merely technical – it is soulful. She has that rare ability to evoke warmth without weight, to conjure sacredness without distance. Her compositions linger not just on skin, but in memory. Moreover, her deep love for nature, and her almost spiritual connection to raw materials, made her the perfect counterpart for this project.  D SOL CISTUS is not about polished perfection but about raw beauty – nature not as ornament, but as essence. And Delphine understands how to capture that: the wildness of cistus, the softness of rose, the slow, golden gravity of amber. One of my most beloved ingredients – Cistus, in both absolute and essential oil form – lies at the heart of this fragrance. It dances. It smolders. And it needed a perfumer who could make it sing, not shout. Delphine did exactly that. She didn’t just compose a perfume – she gave it a voice.” – Denis Werner for ÇaFleureBon

Delphine Thierry Perfumer

Delphine Thierry, behind-the-scenes photos from the brand

 

And for a brand rooted in a sunshine state of mind, few plants could be more fitting than Cistus…

In the sun-drenched, arid lands of the Mediterranean, the Cistus plant – also known as rock rose – thrives where other vegetation withers and dies. Though its crinkled, five-petaled blooms may appear delicate, the soul of this plant is truly powerful. Long before it became one of the most defining base notes in perfumery, it was the stuff of legend – as labdanum shaped civilizations, perfumed sacred rituals, and gave voice to myth and memory. In Crete, goat herders who grazed their flocks among wild Cistus bushes noticed that their animals returned sticky with a strange, fragrant resin. As they combed the thick substance from their coats, the scent revealed itself – rich, sweet, and balsamic. Going way back, in Ancient Egypt, pharaohs wore ceremonial beards made from goat hair soaked in labdanum and the scent became part of funerary rites, temple rituals, and sacred incantations, as to inhale labdanum was to breathe in divinity. Greek mythology carried the legend further: on Mount Olympus, the gods argued over the purpose of the rock rose as it was both beautiful and powerful – and it was said that warriors returning from battle were treated with its essence, a balm not only for the body but for the soul.*

“Cistus is an extraordinary essence, embodying a fascinating duality that captivates both the senses and the soul. It carries a warm, resinous amber quality with an unmistakable animalic undertone reminiscent of castoreum, leather, tobacco, and honey. This grounding, earthy richness evokes a raw, almost primal connection to nature. Yet, cistus also has a sacred side, calling to mind the quiet serenity of old churches-wax polished pews, aged paper, incense smoke, and the dust of forgotten histories. It is this sacred warmth, blending the carnal and the spiritual, that elevates the scent of cistus, making it both profoundly grounding and transcendent. Cistus roots you to the earth while lifting your soul to the heavens.“ – perfumer Delphine Thierry.

Midsommar (2019), via IMDB

Hot stones. Dry herbs. Ocean air.

From the first breath, D:SOL Cistus felt like a ritual – a grounded, herbaceous, sun-worshipping one. Witchy, but not in a dark, shadow-bound way. Instead, it felt ancient, pagan, elemental – white linen illuminated by dazzling daylight, a ritual invoking both the gods beneath the restless sea and those who ride their chariots high across the blazing sky. Fresh, herbal, it felt like breathing in the salty air of the ocean – even if I were wandering through the dreamy haze of a city heatwave.

My mind kept making connections to the world depicted in Ari Aster’s masterpiece, Midsommar (2019). I re-watched it (for probably the third time) that very weekend and -opening a parenthesis and recommendation – Midsommar is, in my book, one of the most interesting (let’s call it supernatural) films of all time. Besides the hauntingly beautiful imagery, the subject matter close to my heart (mythology, folk, and rituals), the psychological musings upon the theme of grief, and not the least – the excellent performance of the actress in the leading role – this movie manages to pull the rabbits out of the proverbial scary hat out in the sunshine. No darkened corners, no cheap tricks, no jump-scares, all in the open, all painfully bright, forcing you to keep your eyes glued to the story.

Cistus by DSOL

D:SOL CISTUS, bottle detail,  image via the brand website

That’s CISTUS. Unnerving in its honesty. Honeyed edged, yet sharp and spiky. Ancient, yet strangely intimate. This isn’t the plush, comfortable, ambery labdanum you may know and love. This is the raw, ancestral counterpart: brighter, fiercely herbaceous, medicinal, with the stern, almost severe depth and the restraint of old-world wisdom. All the incensy, resinous introspective depth you know – now out in the sunshine.

The opening is stark: a bitter-green clash of artemisia and geranium, pierced by a sharp bergamot. Then, something unexpected: buchu a South African leaf oil that smells part mint, part blackcurrant, part incense smoke – that lifts the scent and drags it through the wild grasses. Imagine over-steeped dark herbal tea, left to cool in a heavy clay mug. The texture is vegetal, and intense – like something you’d drink before walking into a sacred circle. A more austere Turkish rose absolute anchors the heart, stripped of all its velvety romanticism. There’s elemi, too – resinous, peppery – and a base that softens the ritual into something oceanic: papyrus, incense, ambergris – a breath of cool evening air rolling in from the shore, carrying with it the smoke of something burned for protection.

D:SOL CISTUS, behind the scenes

D:SOL CISTUS, behind the scenes into the making, via the brand

D:SOL CISTUS is for those who crave something resinous and incensy that still wears effortlessly under the summer sun. A beautiful transitional scent – just as fitting for a day spent in white linen on the deck of a boat, as it is for evening,  silk dresses, and old European restaurants. Or event – planning the next maypole dance  – come to think of it.

I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the start of summer than this floral, balsamic, ambery ritual worthy of a picky sun god packing for vacation. Sensual without being “seductive,” primal without veering into the wild, strangely familiar and unnervingly new -it’s one you’ll come back to, again and again, all summer long.

Notes: Top: Bergamot, Artemisia, Geranium, Buchu Heart: Turkish Rose Absolute, Elemi, Cistus E.O. Base: Cistus Absolute, Incense, Ambergris, Papyrus

Nicoleta Tomsa, Senior Editor

Disclosure: A sample of D:SOL CISTUS was kindly offered by the brand, opinions are always my own.

CISTUS by D:Sol

D:SOL CISTUS, collage with Unsplash background by Nicoleta

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*For more about cistus/labdanum and rock rose, please read Guest Contributor Mason Hainey’s article here

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45 comments

  • Ramses Perez says:

    This is a very interested read. I, to this day, still have not watched Midsommar but I may have been inspired by this article to do so swiftly. Buchu is something you don’t see everyday but the overall incensy/ambery nature of the fragrance is what is grabbing my attention. Next to vanilla, ambery scents are my favorite. I’d love to try this on skin and see what I get. I’m located in the USA.

  • EPTrail says:

    I’m an Amouage fanatic, so reading “resinous and incensy” always attracts my attention. I’m in the US

  • Jos says:

    What a compelling review! Nicoleta’s Midsommar comparison is brilliant – capturing that unsettling-yet-captivating quality that cistus can have when it’s raw and unpolished rather than the usual cozy amber treatment.
    Delphine Thierry was the perfect choice for this. Her mastery with L’Occitane’s Ambre and Lubin’s Akkad shows she knows how to handle resinous materials without making them heavy. The inclusion of buchu is particularly intriguing – it’s such an underused note that adds that strange herbal-smoky complexity.
    This sounds like it avoids the typical “comfortable amber” territory entirely, going for something more austere and Mediterranean. The idea of an incensy fragrance that works under summer sun is appealing – most labdanum fragrances feel too dense for warm weather, but this approach of keeping it herbaceous and slightly medicinal sounds like it would wear beautifully in heat.

    Living in the EU

  • mdellaroc says:

    A resinous and earthy scent that brings to mind the sun and open sky seems impossible but it sounds as if Thierry has done it here. In maryland.

  • Teresa C says:

    Everything about this sparks my interest. I adore Cistus in blends and solo, I adore Delphine Thierry’s work (the two mentioned are among my all time favorite scents ever), and the witchy but sunlit aspects and folk magic imagery used in the review really sing Start of Summer to me! I live in the US.

  • rachel wiener says:

    I’m so fascinated to learn more about this plant. The first time I smelled labdanum in a perfume it was so oddly familiar yet it felt ancient, as though this was something I had experienced in many lifetimes stretching back to antiquity. I would love to experience the other facets of cistus and it certainly sounds like Delphine knows how to work with it. Thank you for putting this on my radar. I’m in NY, USA

  • Eris.can.swatch.kaos says:

    I absolutely love Nicoleta’s reviews, I’m always drawn into a mysterious world full of curiosity artistic vision. She describes the perfume beautifully and I’m already sold without even smelling it. As a fan of Incense and rock rose, I know I would find this fragrance inviting and sacred at the same time. This cistus focused perfume has me heavily intrigued. I live in Oregon.

  • Laurentiu says:

    I don’t think I have ever tried something centered on cistus, so this should be new and fun to test out. Thanks! EU

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thanks for the lovely writeup.

    I love cistus in all it’s forms, especially the absolute. There’s nothing quite a material that covers it’s resiny, incensey, honey like, smokey characteristics all in one shot.

    THe use of Buchu (which I’ve never heard of before) is really quite interesting and it would play well with the rose and elemi.

    Would love to sample this fragrance!

    Cheers from WI, USA

  • zibbyz says:

    Write, Nicoleta, what a simply marvelous review! All the ways you described the scent, and that plug for Midsommar. I have not been able to watch it yet (I’m not a horror fan, but my partner tells me it’s not gory). I do not know cistus or rock rose well, so I’m am very intrigued, but the history of the scent, but also how M Thierry was selected to create the scent. Thank you for a simply fabulous review, and such a generous give away. I’m in the US

  • Jeremi says:

    The vivid imagery of a sunlit, witchy ritual and the unique blend of cistus with buchu and Turkish rose absolute sparks my interest. The idea of a resinous, incensy scent that’s both primal and wearable in summer is captivating. I live in Poland, EU.

  • Ben A says:

    What a fascinating review! After learning a ton about rock rose and cistus, Nicoleta turns to one of my favorite films of recent years — Ari Aster’s MIDSOMMAR — as a point of comparison for this fragrance. Color me very intrigued! I’m in Oklahoma, USA.

  • jennapark says:

    This fragrance and the description of it as a summer scent was surprising to me. To me the notes sounded like a fall fragrance. I enjoy when the author gives historical background such as Egyptian pharaohs had beards soaked in labdanum or the Greeks using rock rose in their ceremonies. The history of the Greeks using cistus for its power and beauty is fascinating as well. I think the description of the fragrance makes it sound beautiful. I need to try this for myself. I’m all in for an easy to wear amber floral resinous scent. I’m in Pennsylvania USA

  • sillage4ever says:

    Every single note listed sounds perfect, such a rare gem. I need to know what Buchu Heart tea adds to this papery flower and resins potion, hopefully distinctive and unique angle. I’m in the USA, thanks for the lovely review and generous drawing.

  • wonderscent.mari says:

    Nicoleta’s review of D:SOL and the description of D:SOL CISTUS is intriguing, especially the way it combines elements of ancient, spiritual and enlightening in its scent profile. I am very excited that the main note is the use of the high-quality Cistus, a very well-known to me plant that has a wild stunning appearance as an evergreen shrub with an incredible combination of green and gray leaves with attractive purple-pink flowers at the top, growing in the mountains of my homeland Crete. I really like the notes this one has. It gives me the feeling that together they have the power to create a fragrance worthy of the signature fragrance status.Its also very intrigued that this fragrance has an underlying philosophy, the execution and uniqueness of this blend is like a treasure trove of beautiful and rare materials. This vivid imaginary of a bitter green opening, the dark medicinal of buchu almost like a secretly potion enlighten with Turkish rose and with these resinous elements forces you to dive deep in your spiritual self. I like the idea that this resinous and incensy floral fragrance can be enjoyable in the summer warm months too.
    Props to Nicoleta for her exceptionally creative review! This house is so fascinating! Thank you for the introduction and for this generous draw.
    From Germany

  • Natali says:

    Great review! Delphine Thierry was the natural choice – Her compositions linger not only on the skin, but also in the memory.
    I want this perfume! Greetings from Bulgaria – EU

  • nixa says:

    I honestly don’t know what cistus smells like, but I’d love to find out!
    The part that sparked my interest in this perfume is “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the start of summer than this floral, balsamic, ambery ritual worthy of a picky sun god packing for vacation. Sensual without being “seductive,” primal without veering into the wild, strangely familiar and unnervingly new -it’s one you’ll come back to, again and again, all summer long.”
    EU

  • LindenNoir says:

    I’m genuinely captivated by how this perfume seems to bridge two worlds — the ancient and the modern — without feeling like it’s trying too hard. There’s something so powerful in the idea of a scent that captures the dry, resinous gravity of sacred materials like cistus and incense, while still managing to feel bright, windswept, and alive. That image of salty ocean air mixing with the smoke of burned herbs made something click for me. I’ve always loved my labdanum deep and dark, but this sounds like it pulls it out into the light in the most compelling way. Definitely going on my to-try list — it sounds like a summer fragrance with real soul.
    EU, Germany

  • AromaAdventurer says:

    What struck me most was the emotional complexity described here — not just the scent profile, but how the perfume seems to feel. The combination of rugged Mediterranean herbs with sacred resins, rose stripped of romance, and those smoky, sea-washed base notes… it paints such a vivid atmosphere. I can imagine wearing this on a scorching summer afternoon, wrapped in loose linen, with sweat on my skin and salt in the air. It’s not just perfume, it’s like entering a time-worn ritual. I love when a fragrance evokes landscape, memory, and myth all at once. I’ve never been more curious to smell something.
    EU

  • Lastochka says:

    This sounds like one of those perfumes that hits you on a gut level. Not pretty or safe, but deeply instinctual. The idea of cistus being both earthy and sacred really speaks to me — especially the way it’s described here, as both grounding and elevating. And buchu? That’s wild. A bit of mint, a bit of incense, a bit of blackcurrant? I didn’t even know I wanted that in a perfume, but now I need to know what it smells like layered with Turkish rose and resin. I love the comparison to Midsommar — that sense of brightness with a slight edge, something raw and exposed. It’s perfumes like this that make the whole art form feel genuinely meaningful.

    I am from Germany

  • FragranceFrenzyS says:

    As someone who’s been a long-time lover of amber and incense fragrances, I’m always a little skeptical when a new launch promises “something different.” But this one? It actually sounds like it delivers. The choice of Delphine Thierry makes perfect sense — her work on Akkad alone proves she knows how to handle heavy materials without letting them feel oppressive. And the creative vision here — letting cistus sing rather than shout — is so refreshing. The way the fragrance is described as solar, resinous, dry and herbaceous… it’s exactly what I’ve been searching for in a warm-weather incense.

    I am from the EU

  • R2D2 says:

    What really fascinates me is how the perfume seems to draw on such a deep well of cultural and mythological references without being nostalgic or vintage in style. The story of cistus through history — goats in Crete, sacred oils in Egypt, Mount Olympus legends — adds a layer of mythic richness that I find irresistible. But then you get all this unexpected modern clarity in the composition: bitter greens, clean herbs, salt, papyrus. It sounds like a fragrance that plays with contrast in a sophisticated way — raw but elegant, sacred but sensual, wild but structured. This feels like something you could wear with a cotton tunic or with a silk dress, depending on your mood. Beautifully thought-out and refreshingly different.

    EU

  • psebi101 says:

    I haven’t watched Midsommar, I’ll have to put it on my list.
    The review of D:SOL Cistus hooked me with its description of a pagan ritual in scent form. The unexpected blend of bright, herbal notes with deeper, resinous ones is pure intrigue.
    First time I’m reading about buchu and mint/blackcurrant/incense sounds interesting.
    D:SOL Cistus sounds like the perfect summer scent composed with otherwise some heavier materials.
    I’m in the EU.

  • Sonbahia says:

    Nice review Nicoleta! I agree with you that one of the best ways to face current perfumery is the mix of being rooted in the traditional ways and old-school craft in a sensory, fresh & sleek way. D:SOL does that and in Cistus, Dennis Werner hired the amazing Delphine Thierry to bring us an amber-rose scent around the resinous wild heart of cistus. I don’t know if it comes from Spain: we have a great one in Andalusia and we called “jara pringosa” (sticky jara) and in hot summer days (Around Saint John day that would be our Midsommar) we can smell, because it feels the air, this warm, animal, leathery, honey resinous amber quality. Mme. Thierry is able to give us a resinous and incense scent that we still wear under the summer sun. I am from Spain, EU.

  • Patricia R. says:

    The rock rose use in ancient Greece and Egypt in ritual use blended the carnal and spiritual and it is the reflection of all life whatsoever – everything we touch and breathe and use and come across is this duality. Cistus is a reminder of that. I like that it is noted that the essential oil smolders. I live in the EU.

  • goknitintheocean says:

    Hi there,

    So awesome to read about D:Sol fragrances, and this one in particular. I loved the screenshot of MIDSOMMAR! And we could all use some “warmth, energy, and golden light” at the moment. Thank you for this thoughtful review and for sharing the mysteries of cistus. I am in USA/NYC.

    Deborah

  • Danniel says:

    I’ve been meaning to try Akkad for so long that I’ve come very close to blind buying it on multiple occasions. Seeing that Delphine Thierry is the perfumer here as well and seeing that this is another resinous and incense laden fragrance has me immediately interested. Floral, balsamic, and ambery while being appropriate for summer sounds like everything I want and I kind of hate you guys for putting me on to so many different scents that are right in my wheelhouse lately! I also really enjoyed reading the historical notes on cistus and am discovering recently that this might be my actual favorite of the resinous notes currently. I’m in the USA

  • aditu says:

    So much to love in this review. The detail about the goats of Crete getting the sticky resin on their pelts and introducing their herders to the fragrance of the plant! The idea of the raw, ancient energies of the scent of rock rose – a scent that is familiar because of the thousands of years of its invocation in human ritual, but mysterious because what else is ritual but a way to approach and try to know that which is ultimately unknowable. I am in the US.

  • Annika says:

    A resinous incense fragrance that can be worn in warm summer months sound wonderful. I’m familiar with rock rose as a note in Loewes Earth Elixir. The buchu heart seems like an interesting herbal fruit addition to the rose absolute, bitter greens and peppery amber. It truly sounds like a scent that can be worn year round but like Midsommar, has an affinity for the beginning of the season. MD, USA

  • Nathjo says:

    I would love to own this perfume because I love amber but I’m looking for something really different. My favorites are Ambra Aurea and Ambre Précieux. I’ve never tried a perfume created by Delphine Thierry, I really like this passage: “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the start of summer than this floral, balsamic, ambery ritual worthy of a picky sun god packing for vacation.” because I avoid amber perfumes in summer because of the heat but this one apparently has to be worn in summer to release its full potential. I live in France, EU.

  • mmerline says:

    “It dances. It smolders. And it needed a perfumer who could make it sing, not shout.” I love the way Denis frames the way this material behaves and how a great perfumer can use it expressively. And I hadn’t thought of labdanum as “sacred warmth, blending the carnal and the spiritual,” but now I’ll think of those words every time I wear a natural-smelling amber. I’m intrigued by the prickly, tanic, medicinal aspects of cistus Delphine highlights with her D:SOL fragrance, which contrast strongly with most ambers I’ve tried. D:SOL Cistus sounds like the smell of a sacred potion filling the air, strange and compelling. I’d love to try it.

    I’m in the USA.

  • teatreesoil says:

    i’m not familiar with a lot of the notes in this fragrance, so i appreciate nicoleta’s review explaining buchu & cistus! definitely think d:sol’s cistus sounds like a nontraditional fragrance for summer, perfect for someone who doesnt want the usual citrus focused profile of summer scents

    thanks for the review! from USA

  • Saverioud says:

    I absolutely love the design of the bottle, and even more I love cistus labdanum.
    I usually wear incenses during cold days, and the fact that this fragrance is described as more summery makes it even more interesting.
    the quality of the product and the passion of the perfumers stand out from this review and I really hope to try this piece of art.
    I’m from Italy.

  • Andrii says:

    I’m truly intrigued by this fragrance. Its deep roots in Mediterranean history and mythology, especially the use of Cistus and labdanum, give it a mystical and timeless allure. I find the story behind it—how it was used in sacred rituals and even by warriors—both powerful and captivating. This scent seems to be more than just a perfume; it feels like an experience tied to legend and emotion.

  • Angelika1 says:

    D:SOL Perfumes, got me at the “sunshine state of mind” and at “primal connection to nature”. What an amazing inspiration for Cistus. This makes me think of a yatch trip in the Mediterranean Waters visiting different islands and vintage boutiques. A connection to the intimate world of raw nature. Like Nicoleta’s says: “A floral, balsamic, ambery ritual worthy of a picky sun god packing for vacation. Sensual without being “seductive,” primal without veering into the wild, strangely familiar and unnervingly new -it’s one you’ll come back to, again and again, all summer long.” What an amazing description. So excited to try this fragrance. PR, USA

  • Maestro says:

    Thank you, Nicoleta, for this interesting review. I’m fascinated to learn more about this plant. The first time I smelled labdanum in a perfume, it was so oddly familiar yet it felt ancient, as though this was something I had experienced in many lifetimes stretching back to antiquity. I would love to experience the other facets of cistus, and it certainly sounds like Delphine knows how to work with it. Thank you for informing us about this beautiful fragrance. Greetings from NY, USA

  • Kensolfactoryodyssey says:

    I was instantly captivated by Nicoleta’s description of D:SOL CISTUS as a “floral, balsamic, ambery ritual” basking in the summer sun—like an ancient incense offering carried on a Mediterranean breeze. The blend of bitter artemisia, sharp bergamot, and herbaceous buchu struck me as both sacred and refreshing, a perfect match for my love of raw, resinous scents that wear light in the heat. The idea of a fragrance that conjures both ancestral ritual and modern sensuality—earthbound yet ethereal—makes me want to inhale every layer of it. I live in California, USA, and I’d be honored to experience this “sunshine state of mind, bottled.”

  • roxhas1cat says:

    Love that shiny sleek bottle. I like that this is selective and sophisticated yet not elitist. This sounds like the perfect fragrance for those who start missing those more cool weather notes and are tired of coconut. I really want to watch this movie now. thanks for the chance to win this beauty. USA.

  • opalbear says:

    I think basalmic fragrances are my favorite. I do love florals, deeply but basalmic feel spiritual. They are not only pleasing to the nose but to the soul. They feel healing, grounding, wise, secure, loving. This fragrance sounds like the epitome of a basalmic – with all those qualities. And the supporting notes are perfect, rose and elemi and bergamot. I do hope I win this time. I am located in the U.S.

  • mossgreen says:

    such a unique, beautiful, strong plant! i loved learning more about it, as it always has had my heart as a note. i love incense too, and i want to wear it all the time, so it is intriguing to see how this connects to and is wearable in summer. thank you. i’m in the US.

  • foreverscents says:

    I enjoyed reading about the history of cistus in Nicoleta’s review. How interesting that goat herders noticed the resinous fragrant on their herds. CISTUS sounds spiky and stark–the kind of fragrance that I love the most. The fragrance is resinous and primal, yet wearable in the summer. This certainly sounds like a masterpiece from D:SOL Perfumes and from Delphine Thierry.
    I live in the USA.

  • Sherin Thomas says:

    The floral nuances of an arctic poppy accord (reportedly Hutchinson’s favourite flower) and the fronds of something like a eucalyptus throughout Albaura, giving the opening a decidedly frosted herbal note that’s very fragile but provides colour contrast. From PA,USA

  • Sorohan Adriana says:

    Nicoleta knows how to bring light to the surface from any dark corner of any perfume, transforming it into a show of shades.I am from EU

  • Lyoung says:

    I absolutely love the idea of a summer incense mixed with a herb I’m very familiar with; buchu. Not many people know the smell of this but growing up in South Africa it’s very prevalent and adds a lovely medicinal, smokey, herbal quality captured perfectly by Nicoleta’s review. I’m very intrigued to try this perfume as I’m a full blown ‘church incense’ fragrance lover in winter!

    I live in the UK