DSH Perfumes Breath (Dawn Spencer Hurwitz) 2024+ Restorative Tonic Giveaway

DSH Perfumes Breath 

DSH Perfumes Breath bottle and artwork, courtesy of the brand

“Spring won’t let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again.” – Gustav Mahler

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This is the time of year when days are getting longer and one can feel the soft touches of spring starting to warm the air. We aren’t quite out of winter’s grasp, but spring is certainly nudging itself into the picture. Tubers, sprouts, and citrus capture the delicate balance of this seasonal transition and slow-motion awakening from soil to bud. Calm and clarity lend these calendar days a unique perspective and opportunity for us to take time for restorative practices.

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz DSH Perfumes

Perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, courtesy of the brand

Wearing DSH Perfumes Breath is just such a revitalizing tonic. A breath-y and restorative fragrance that is not only mood boosting, but calming and meditative. The very first whiff of Breath is a spring breeze of lemon balm, green rhubarb stalks, and citrus balanced with a neroli heart and milky frankincense tears. Deep inhales bring cleansing openness to mind and body. The natural materials in DSH Perfumes Breath are filled with aromatherapeutic properties that can enhance mood. According to Perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, “lemon oil has a cleansing, releasing and protective effect on the body. It promotes detoxification through the blood and liver and stimulates lymphatic drainage, which helps the body to cleanse itself of wastes and toxins.” That aromatherapeutic citrus blend of lemon, neroli, and bergamot in the opening leads to a mood enhancing jasmine and rose heart.

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As DSH Perfumes Breath dries down, my own breath has found a relaxed and healing cadence. Frankincense and sandalwood are both known to inspire just this kind of focused relaxation. Soft woods of hinoki and sandalwood have created a magical bed to rest upon. I am able to slow down and live in the moment. Stress melts away and I feel more relaxed and aware of the world around me. The experience is luxurious spring cleaning for the mind and body.

Notes: lemon balm, green rhubarb, neroli, rose, Jasmine, frankincense, hinoki, sandalwood, jasmine, cedar

Disclaimer: sample kindly provided by DSH Perfumes. Opinions my own.

~ Rachel K. Ng, Senior Contributor

 

DSH Perfumes Breath bottle, courtesy of the brand

Thanks to the generosity of Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, we have a 30 ml  EDP bottle of Breath for one registered reader in the USA. You must register or your entry will not count. To be eligible, please leave a comment saying what sparks your interest based on Rachel’s review and that you live in the contiguous USA. Draw closes 3/14/2024

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31 comments

  • janulon says:

    Hello from Stonington, Maine.
    I am curious to try Breath because I love the elements used in it. I am drawn to the bergamot and neroli mixed with a rose heart as well as the very creamy sounding wood base. Thanks for asking. Iana

  • rebecca says:

    What a lovely review!
    I would love to experience a scent of Dawn’s that is ‘not only mood boosting, but calming and meditative’.
    That sounds wonderful and just what I need!
    I live the the USA.
    Thanks.

  • Teresa C says:

    The notes sound amazing and the relaxation and refreshing aspects really appeal as I’m going through job-uncertainty right now, so the extra calm is a huge value! I do indeed live in the contiguous USA.

  • jlsteckley says:

    The description is really captivating. I look forward to getting my nose on this.

    From the USA

  • phuongmtran says:

    I have had a lot of stress this past year, and Rachel’s review makes me crave a product like this to help with the hard days. I love aromatherapy, and using fragrance to lift my mood. I am based in CA, USA.

  • mdellaroc says:

    I always recommend DSH perfumes when people ask for interesting scents. She has such a diverse collection. I own several, and have several on my wish list. Looks like I might have another with Breath. In maryland

  • AromaDulce73 says:

    This quote by Dawn Spencer Hurwitz sparked my interest: “lemon oil has a cleansing, releasing and protective effect on the body. It promotes detoxification through the blood and liver and stimulates lymphatic drainage, which helps the body to cleanse itself of wastes and toxins.” Amazing how fragrances is not only good to make you smell good but it also can be good for your health.

    Los Angeles CA. USA

  • madamepeace says:

    I don’t anticipate anything the way I anticipate the wait for spring while in the cold windswept blankets of winter. To the way the air will feel on my face, the beautiful open, welcoming petals of flowers inspiring me to let loose and be free and active again. When I take winter walks, the only flowers I smell in the air are the synthetic ones pumping away from laundry steam billowing down a suburban neighborhood. I absolutely love every single note in this perfume and can only dream of getting my nose on it. Hinoki and Frankincense truly calm me in fragrance, and neroli, rose, and jasmine are my 3 favorite florals, if you could pick one, and lemon balm was always the essential oil I would reach for when I was little playing with my mom’s apothecary bottles. That bright, happy aroma! And I absolutely love rhubarb as well. Sounds incredible. From OR, USA.

  • Tami H. says:

    Fabulous review! Sounds perfect for Spring. Here is my favorite part.
    As DSH Perfumes Breath dries down, my own breath has found a relaxed and healing cadence. Frankincense and sandalwood are both known to inspire just this kind of focused relaxation. Soft woods of hinoki and sandalwood have created a magical bed to rest upon. I am able to slow down and live in the moment. Stress melts away and I feel more relaxed and aware of the world around me. The experience is luxurious spring cleaning for the mind and body.
    Thank you for the very generous giveaway, I live in the USA.

  • amanna says:

    I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels more than ready for winter to end, and spring to burst forth from the frozen ground! Breath sounds like the perfect perfume to herald that important change in the seasons.
    What strikes me the most about this perfume is that Dawn incorporated materials with aromatherapeutic properties meant to raise mood during this time of transition. I really appreciate that approach since I’ve recently been feeling what’s known as spring lethargy, and could really use the mood booster!
    Best wishes from the US!

  • Autumn says:

    Just by the name alone, I know this perfume will be a great one. Dawn doesn’t miss with creating the perfect scent to match the name. Thank you for the review. Neroli heart and milky frankincense tears? Luxurious spring cleaning for the mind and body? Ugh, I need! From North Dakota, USA.

  • Maestro says:

    Great review! It seems like the perfect scent for Spring. As DSH Perfumes Breath settles, I notice my breath becoming more relaxed and soothing. The combination of frankincense and sandalwood promotes a sense of focused relaxation, while the softwoods of hinoki and sandalwood create a comforting base. It allows me to slow down and fully immerse myself in the present moment. Stress fades away, and I become more attuned to my surroundings. It’s like indulging in a luxurious mental and physical spring cleaning. Thank you for hosting such a generous giveaway! Warm greetings from Florida.

  • Trinity33 says:

    Breath sounds like a lovely calming scent with some potent relaxing notes like frankincense and sandalwood. I appreciate the touch of freshness with lemon balm and rhubarb. All in all this seems like a great spring tonic. I’m in the US.

  • janelle22 says:

    The idea that this could cause healing and focused relaxation makes me extremely interested in this. I could see myself using this as a bedtime scent or before a hectic day. I also love the notes used in it especially the citrus and green notes and would be interested in seeing how they play against the frankincense and woods. I live in New Haven, CT

  • Ben A says:

    I love the spring and I love fragrances that evoke spring. So this one sounds right up my alley. It’s the green rhubarb note that most intrigues me about it. I’m in Oklahoma, USA.

  • sav17 says:

    DSH Breath sounds like the perfect fragrance for this time of year. I loved Rachel’s comment about it being calming and meditative. I enjoy all of the notes in the fragrance, especially lemon balm, rose, jasmine, and frankincense. Dawn is one of my favorite perfumers, so I am sure Breath is just as amazing as all of her creations. After reading Rachel’s final comment, “The experience is luxurious spring cleaning for the mind and body”, I know I would love Breath. Thank you, Rachel, for the great review, and thank you to DSH for the giveaway. I am located in the contiguous USA.

  • Sherin Thomas says:

    I love gin tonic vibes on a hot summer day to cool it off with this fragrances. From PA,USA

  • clarchik says:

    I am in the US. I find the combination of Frankincense and sandalwood to be very spiritual – and this is what is drawing me to this fragrance

  • opalbear says:

    Green rhubarb and Hinoki have all my attention!! I love how this is both cleansing, refreshing, soothing and beautiful. DSH knows how to do it! This is a must have. I would treasure a bottle. I am in US thank you!!

  • Z R says:

    This sounds like the perfect fragrance for new beginnings, which is what I crave right now… I’m in the US.

  • mmerline says:

    Another new release from Dawn—she’s just always making something new. Breath sounds like a perfect Spring wear, with its herbal aromatherapeutic materials, brisk aspect, and nods to a season of new growth. I particularly like a sharp rhubarb smell in fragrances, so the green rhubarb note caught my attention. DSH Perfumes Breath sounds lovely; thanks for the review, Rachel.

    I’m in the contiguous USA.

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thanks for the nice writeup Rachel!

    Really enjoyed reading about this fragrance. There is a gentleness to it that I find quite beautiful. I was listening to a podcast where they were explaining the difference between virtuostic and simplistic. WHile a lot of DSH’s compositions fall in the former, this symphyony feels like the latter.

    Cheerds from WI, USA

  • Naomi says:

    Absolutely love the idea of this fragrance – just the sort that can help at this time of year to lift our mood as we look forward to light and warmth. Thank you for this beautiful article and this generous draw. I live in NH, USA.

  • yvree says:

    The notes really do speak of Spring. After a winter where i fell on.ice I am ready for a restorative. The green rhubarb and the hiniko are most intriging. I live in the US

  • foreverscents says:

    I have tried many of Dawn’s fragrances and I find all of them restorative in some way. I love that Breath has lemon balm. I make a tea out of this herb. It truly relaxes me. I am intrigued by the rhubarb note. I think Breath will be fantastic for spring.
    I live in the USA.

  • deeshla says:

    Every single note on that list sounds like heaven to me and I would love to try it! I am hoping to renew my spirit this spring ❤️

  • NewSmells says:

    Wonderfully done review for Breath. Frankincense is such an interesting scent to me and seems to be balanced really well with the citrus, floral, and wood notes by the description. Aromatherapy via natural ingredients is definitely a plus in my book.
    TX, USA

  • roxhas1cat says:

    I love that opening quote! I’ve been stuck in the house way too much this winter. Hurry up spring!! This fragrance seems very relaxing and stress reducing, I’d love to try this. Love the idea of spring cleaning for the mind. Thanks for the chance. WA state.

  • David Furman says:

    This is new and truly a breath of fresh air. Sounds light and crisp but I’m sure it’s much more complex than that. I’m interested in winning from Jacksonville, NC.

  • Michael Prince says:

    What interests me about Rachel’s review of DSH Perfumes Breath is the fresh and aromatic properties it posesses. It sounds like a beautiful and soft skin scent that would really shine in the upcoming Spring and Summer seasons. Dawn Spencer Hurwitz is a brilliant and talented perfumer, so I know this will be great. I am from Ohio, USA.