Jensen Fragrances Clove of Olde (Brandon Jensen) 2024+ vintage book stores and spices giveaway

Jensen Fragrances Cloves of Olde

Jensen Fragrances Clove of Olde via the brand

 For readers of ÇaFleureBon’s Profiles in American Perfumery Series, you remember the recent article on Brandon Jensen of Jensen Fragrances. “In 2016, Terri and I got married, kickstarting the journey of building our life together. The following year, we purchased our inaugural home, establishing a foundation and settling into a sense of permanence. In 2018, our family expanded with the arrival of our son, and in February 2020, we received the joyous news of Terri’s pregnancy with our daughter. However, the landscape drastically changed with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to a global lockdown. Between April 2020 and August 2021, our lives were marred by the untimely loss of two close friends, both taken from us far too soon. These tragedies prompted a profound reassessment of every aspect of our lives—our parenting, marriage, dreams, and ambitions. During this period, I reconnected with my sister, Mindy Ruiz Gallagher, after nearly two decades of separation. Through her, I met her husband, Daniel Gallagher of Gallagher Fragrances, who harbored a keen interest in crafting his own perfumes. This immediately captivated my attention. As I delved into the intricacies of perfumery with Daniel, a technical fire within me stirred to life. The nuances, the evolution of a fragrance as it dried down, and its complexities fascinated me.” Like Daniel and Mindy, they work together: Brandon is the perfumer and Terri on the marketing side.-Michelyn

 

Now on to Jensen Fragrances Clove of Olde:

Brandon Jensen of Jensen Fragrances

Brandon Jensen on Jensen Fragrances Clove of Olde

 “Jensen Fragrances Clove of Olde draws its inspiration from the comforting allure of cooking spices, aiming to transport individuals on a sensory voyage reminiscent of the cozy ambiance of an ancient bookstore next to a spice market. The name itself, “Olde,” was sparked by my wife, Terri, a devoted aficionado of vintage bookstores. Her passion for the scent of old books permeates our creation. Envision a scene where candles flicker, a fire crackles, and rich, wooden paneling envelops leather-tufted furnishings. Our vision was to conjure memories of wandering through a labyrinth of books, relishing the thrill of discovery and the enchanting narratives that beckon readers to lose themselves within their pages. –Brandon Jensen of Jensen Fragrances

Notes of Blood Orange, Timur Pepper, Clove, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Tobacco, Caramel, Vanilla, Oakmoss, Amyris Wood, Patchouli, Amber, Musk, Oud.

Video Contributor Steven Gavrielatos review of Jensen Fragrances Clove of Olde

Cloves of Olde Jensen Fragrances

Jensen Fragrances Clove of Olde courtesy of the brand

Disclosure: Steven received a bottle, his opinions his own

Thanks to Brandon and Terri of Jensen Fragrances, we have a draw for one 30 ml bottle of Clove of Olde  in the USA only. To be eligible, YOU MUST REGISTER and leave a comment on this site. If you want your comment to count twice please tell us what sparked your interest about MICHELYN’S (or BRANDON’S) WRITTEN INTRODUCTION AND STEVEN’S VIDEO REVIEW of Jensen Fragrances Clove of Olde. Draw ends 5/12/2024 but will be announced within 2 weeks after.

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23 comments

  • Ramses Perez says:

    While some people wasted the Covid-19 pandemic watching Tik Tok videos and attempting to learn new languages, some others made better use of their time and learned how to make fragrances. This spicy Ambery fragrance does give a better beast mode appeal even for a 30 ML bottle. Cloves are a note I don’t see often in fragrances so when I do it stands out and makes me want to look into the fragrance a bit more closely. This one truly looks like an unique and modern fragrance and the presentation is also quite nice. I can see why Steven described it as packing a punch, being very ambery and spiced up. Cheers from USA.

  • Ben A says:

    I love clove-centered fragrances (one of my favorites is Amouage’s sadly discontinued Braken). My interest was further piqued when Steven, in describing Clove of Olde, evoked Andy Tauer, one of my favorite perfumers. I was also struck by Brandon Jensen’s story. What stood out to me was how the pandemic led to him reconnecting with his sister, which, in turn, put him in contact with his brother-in-law, Daniel Gallagher. What an unusual path to perfumery! I’m in Oklahoma, USA.

  • AromaDulce73 says:

    This sounds fantastic. I love the smell of clove cigarettes. Not sure if this will be the same but I’m intrigued nonetheless. What a great story of what a crazy time like the pandemic can bring newness to someone in a whole new way & path.

    Like Steven’s description of this fragrance as being bold, spicy, woodsy & strong. I love all of those descriptions. Love that Steven said that the clove is upfront and center. This seems like it would be right up my alley!

    Los Angeles Ca. USA

  • Sherin Thomas says:

    I love clove as spice and I use it my everyday cooking. Love to learn and explore more in the fragrance world. From PA,USA

  • Teresa C says:

    The love of books is shared here too, and the description of that smell, the attempt to capture it is something I really want to try. I am always looking for that smell! Also Steven’s description of the faint sweetness to the spice gets my ear; I love spiced compositions but I amp sweet. The amberyness also sounds awesome to balance the spice.

  • opalbear says:

    What an interesting story on how Clove of Olde came to be! I personally love clove in perfume because the three I can think of are all glorious, Femme by Rochas, Bracken by Amouage and Oud Batavia by TRNP. I mean what solid perfumes?! I would Love to try another with clove in it! I am in California, thank you for the chance.

  • SandiL says:

    A spicy wandering of an old bookstore is exciting. I love wandering through old bookstores and finding a treasure or two.
    Steven’s description of a spicy amber sounds great. I look forward to many more wonderful fragrances from Jensen Fragrances. Sometimes, in horrific circumstances, we must deep-dive into what is truly important and make necessary changes. Kudos to Brandon and Terri for all the dreams they are making.

  • Arron_Q says:

    Wow, the connection to Gallagher was a twist I didn’t expect to see when I first started reading the article. What an endearing and cool way to get into the art of perfumery! So happy that something beautiful came out of his experience with the pandemic. The scent itself sounds equally beautiful. I love spicy scents and this sounds like it is a whirlwind of spice. Hearing Steven liken it to Tauer’s work certainly caught my attention, especially since my scent of the evening is Noeme Paris Kalahari and I was just commenting earlier on the facets it shares with Tauer’s desert duo of fragrances. I’m always open to new spicy ambers and I’m eager to see how these spices play with the scent of old books – it sounds so comforting. Best of luck to all. I live in NC, USA.

  • Eris.can.swatch.kaos says:

    I find the link to Gallagher very interesting, and the bookstore experience of utmost appeal. Steven gave a wonderful breakdown of the scents in Clove of Olde and I find myself wanting to try this fragrance. I live in Oregon.

  • Steve A says:

    The steps to meet Daniel Gallagher I found interesting. From the video I learned this fragrance is strong and potent. US

  • Kenny Jimenez says:

    I really enjoy scents that can take you back to a certain time and place. Time passes by so rapidly and all we can hold on to is memories. Our senses allow us to hold on to those memories one of those being smell. if a certain smell brings me back somewhere I believe it is priceless. Thank you for sharing your wonderful story!

  • jlsteckley says:

    An old bookstore and spices?! This sounds right up my alley. Can’t wait to smell this one. This review and Steven’s video sure build the hype.

    From the USA.

  • redwheelbarrow says:

    I love that this house has so much familial connection. I love what Gallagher Fragrance is doing and didn’t realize there was a family connection there as well! So many great things have come out of such a terrible time. I also LOVE spices and books so this one sounds amazing! Thanks for the draw from the US.

  • Annika says:

    A clove centered fragrance fills me with the same trepidation a cumin centered fragrance would. However, the inspiration of vintage bookstores with the scent of old books, crackling fires, wood paneling and leather seating alleviate any concerns. I’m really intrigued by Clove of Olde and would love to try it. MD, USA.

  • mdellaroc says:

    I love that this is not the typical scent, as Steven says, it is an olfactive experience that is miles from the typical. Spicy and ambery, but not too sweet. I’m really glad to see this house moving forward. Way to go! In maryland.

  • Regis Monkton says:

    Clove is one of my favorite ingredients used in perfumery, and judging by what’s written about “Clove of Olde”, I can tell I would like it. I can like ambery fragrances which smell similar to old bookstores. I became more intrigued to try it when Steven describes it as bold, spicy, earthy, green, and quite strong. I live in MD, U.S.A.

  • Z R says:

    Clove is a favorite of mine (both in cooking and in fragrance) so this definitely piques my interest. And I’m intrigued by Steven’s mention of this being similar to a Tauer fragrance because l’air du desert marocain is one of my all time spicy favorites. Thank you for the opportunity – I’m in the USA.

  • mmerline says:

    It’s inspiring to hear about the various ways people channeled the loss, stress, and fear of 2020 into productive creative pursuits, and Jensen’s in his introduction is heartwarming. I’m glad he reconnected with the Gallaghers and started exploring perfumery.

    And Clove of Olde sounds terrific! The distinct odor of old books is a calming smell explored in other fragrances; I’m always curious to discover how perfumers achieve it in new ways. Jensen’s spiced approach is unique and sounds particularly well suited to a cool day. The decision to specifically conjure “cooking spices” is intriguing; I couldn’t tell from the notes list whether that use of spice pushes Clove of Olde into gourmand territory. Steven confirmed it’s not overly sweet—a spicy amber with a bit of earthiness and a little sweetness—and discussed the “luminous” quality of the namesake eugenol used here. The “warm, mysterious” and “miles apart from anything you’ve tried” balance is intriguing. Also, Steven’s video showed off the presentation, which looks fantastic. Added to my to try list—this sounds like exactly my kind of fragrance.

    I’m in the midwest, USA. Thanks for the giveaway!

  • MatthewKeilwitz says:

    This is absolutely my style. Spicy amber scents are right in my wheelhouse, and when Steven mentioned that this scent was reminiscent of some of my favorite (Tauer’s) creations I knew that I had to give it a go. Couple that with the fact that the Jensens crafted this fragrance with the smell of “olde” books as inspiration and there is a 100% chance I’m going to source a sample one way or another.

    FL, USA

  • foreverscents says:

    I loved that Brandon wrote that he was inspired by cooking spices, bookstores, and spice markets. Books, especially, allow us to discover so much.. and lose ourselves in the discovery. Steven spoke about the ambery, spicy, and earthy aspects of Clove of Olde. It’s a bold fragrance and a unique fragrance. I will definitely add this to my collection.
    I live in the USA.

  • wallygator88 says:

    I was reading this profile and wasn’t sure how this was going to go. Then I read that Brandon Jensen is connceted to Gallagher Fragrances through his sister who he has connected with again – what a lovely story.

    The notes on this scent, really make this unique. You don’t see clove that often, especially in a scent doesn’t burn. The spices and woods really seem to support that note.

    Love the comparison with Andy Tauer’s work.

    Cheers from WI, USA