Jorum Studio Athenaeum Review (Euan McCall) 2020 + From the Archive of Ink, Oak and Memory Draw

 

 Jorum Studio Athenaeum perfume review

 Jorum Studio Athenaeum via Jorum Studio

“There is no excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in the proportion.” ~ Sir Francis Bacon from his Essays – “Of Beauty” (1625)

Scottish artisan perfumer Euan McCall’s eclectic visions inhabit his intimate perfumes. I find them to be both emotional and intellectual, a fascinating amalgam of experience and conjuring. He has kindly shared much of his work with me – and through that body of work I’ve been able to trace a lingering, iconoclastic leitmotiv which weaves gracefully throughout his compositions. It’s palpable yet it defies definition.

16th century Scottish book

16th C. Scottish psalter book, Thomas Wode

When Jorum Studio Athenaeum was released my curiosity was piqued. A venerable archive of rare texts? For some such as I this is pure catnip. Combine that with authentic Scottish terrain, a youth ensconced in a bucolic setting, concomitantly (through the eye of memory) poring over crumbling tomes in a corner of the local library’s annals. A cornucopia of olfactory possibility: the evocative fustiness of aged texts and ink, of waxed oaken cabinets and beeswaxed floors which have witnessed the passage of time and harbor tales for the telling. They are silent to the ear, but to the nose they are unmistakably eloquent. The nose rarely (if ever) lies…

 

Scottish Lavender

Lavender from Scotland via Unsplash

Locally sourced lavender makes it all the more precious: proud and vivacious, it pairs well with anisic fennel (just a touch) and the apples and honey (sweet and tangy). The leathery binding evoked by a Moroccan leather accord demonstrates how close in nature gurjun balsam and patchouli are, scent profile-wise. Neroli and hyacinth are the sun, set against brilliant Highland lavender and the earthy, hay-like verdant grassiness of flouve. All the elements in combination emphasize  idiosyncratic personality; they augment its oddly lovely jolie-laide affect.

 

Euan McCall photo by Alex C. Musgrave

We feel a young Euan besotted with knowledge and nature – equally at home in the city or the countryside of his native Fife. Despite years and miles and oceans, this is an intangible thread which we share without ever having met in the real world. The boy under an oak tree, thumbing through books and newspapers; the girl in overalls and bare feet clambering up a beech with a book in her teeth. Hungry for information, incurably curious, bright and solitary. At ease in the stillness and privacy of it.

 

Jorum Studio Athenaeum 2020

Jorum Studio Athenaeum 2020 courtesy of Jorum Studio

We think, question and explore, fortified by the natural world-meets-academe. It is the world of our youth and no mistake, fecund with discordance which fosters a restive harmony; it works, inexplicably. Athenaeum presents an eccentrically compelling journey, evocative and sure-footed. It stands out as one of the most unique perfumes of 2020, and is one to surely sample along the way. I am grateful for the opportunity to experience it. My dear husband noted that its intriguing nature sets up a force field which surrounds the wearer.

Notes: Scottish Lavender, Beeswax, Fennel, Apple, Honey, Neroli oil, Hyacinth, Flouve, Patchouli, Morocco Leather accord, Gurjun Balsam, Oak, Ink.

Flacon generously provided by the perfumer – many thanks, Euan! I cherish it.  My nose is my own…

~ Ida Meister, Senior and Natural Perfumery Editor

Jorum Studio Athenaeum by Euan McCall

Jorum Studio Athenaeum photo by Jorum Studio

Thanks to the largesse of Euan McCall of Jorum Studio we are offering a 30 ml flacon of Jorum Studio Athanaeum for one registered reader in the EU, UK, USA or Canada. You must register here or your comment will not count. To be eligible, please comment upon what appealed to you in Ida’s review of Jorum Studio Athenaeum and where you live. Draw close 12/21/2020

N.B. – there exists a limited quantity of this fragrance – which sold out very quickly. We consider it a rare privilege to be able to offer our readers a bottle.

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89 comments

  • hannahrgeyer says:

    The perfume’s notes, along with the frequent mention of books in the review, is incredibly appealing to me! (And, frankly, the idea of a ‘force field’ surrounding the wearing is doubly so).

    I’m located in the US – DC, to be precise.

  • chichiq1234 says:

    looks chic with indie-brand like packaging. interesting list of notes, id like to try this brand.

  • Michael Lynady says:

    What great information – loved the references to books and the inspiration behind the fragrance.
    The note breakdown sounds amazing.
    Pennsylvania USA

  • AleksCipri says:

    Wow it is very precious to have a perfume like this; that has such a limited number of bottles. Perhaps the most interesting description in Ida’s review is when she quotes her husband who mentions a force field around the person wearing this perfume. There are some perfumes like that for sure. They are very special. I’m from Illinois, US.

  • RonaldJ says:

    If Ida claims that this is one of the most unique fragrances of 2020 then I simply have to try this!

    There is an obvious emphasis on locally sourced materials. It creates a unique style. And as a fan of the ever calming nature of Lavender, I would love to try this wee bottle of Scottish perfume.

    I live in the UK

  • ll grhm says:

    A perfume that creates a force field around the wearer sounds like a great perfume for today’s social distancing climate. I live in the USA, thanks for the draw.

  • Branca I says:

    Wooow! This took me back to the library from elementary school, where we would read books of the floor. Then it reminded me of struggling days at the Uni library studying nonstop for exams. I still love books and the smell of a library regardless. I would like to enter the draw. From Texas, USA.

  • jayneN says:

    The thought on my mind as I was reading was what would ink smell like in perfume? This would truly be one of the most unique perfumes of 2020 as Ida said.
    Love from Puyallup, WA USA

  • Lively_Bee says:

    Wooow! This took me back to the library from elementary school, where we would read books of the floor. Then it reminded me of struggling days at the Uni library studying nonstop for exams. I still love books and the smell of a library regardless. I would like to enter the draw. From Texas, USA.

  • INYA says:

    The description of Athenaeum by Ms Ida definitely piqued my interest. I enjoy unisex fragrances and the lavender note is calling my name. I used to wear overalls to work, lol. Thanks for another great article and generous draw! Mich USA

  • Alan Gordon says:

    Curious to try this out. Really enjoyed Commodity Book, and though the notes here are different, it seems a similar sort of sense memory is meant to be conjured up. And maybe the use of local Scottish ingredients will help make up for a missed trip there. California, USA

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thank you for the beautiful review Ida. It is high praise comnig from you.

    I really enjoyed reading your writeup and all the images of the Scottish landscape that it brought up. I could almost hear the sound of bagpipes in the wind, carrying the beauty of the landscape in it’s music.

    Regards from Madison, WI, USA

    You husband’s nose is also his own, I suppose :D.

    Thank you to Euan McCall for his kindness.

  • patrick_348 says:

    This fragrance sounds, from Ida’s review, like one big, varied scent memory. Is it possible that certain scents for us exist in the past tense? Her description makes it sound like a classic confrontation between nature and culture. The experience sounds like that of coming in from a green, summery outdoors into a civilized temple of knowledge and appreciation. What a lovely combination! I am in the USA, in North Carolina.

  • Trinity33 says:

    Euan McCall always seems inspired by his Scottish homeland when creating new compositions. Lavender, honey, fennel, apple hyacinth and flouve (a new note for me) all seem redolent of the Highlands. Beautiful review Ida! Commenting from MD, USA.

  • rih says:

    What a fantastic review. Honestly, the entire concept of this fragrance is beautiful to me, but it is the image of a girl clambering up a tree with a book in her teeth that made me laugh in joy – I was absolutely that girl as well! How wonderful that a reader will be able to smell this even though it has already sold out. I’m in Maine, USA, and will cross my fingers that it might be me!

  • NimirRa says:

    I am intrigued by the “force field” the sillage has been described as. The listed notes sounds like a very nice combination. Would love to try it! Greetings from California.

  • Whitney Jobe says:

    The ” Moroccan leather accord” , along with beeswax, neroli, and hyacinth combination has piqued my curiosity.
    Philadelphia Pa

  • Joyceee says:

    Thanks for another great review, Ida! I haven’t sampled this house yet and Athenaeum having been sold out very quickly makes we want to try the entire line. I love this part of your description – ‘Athenaeum presents an eccentrically compelling journey, evocative and sure-footed.’ Thanks for the opportunity. – CA, USA

  • Eriy says:

    I’m obsessed with Jorum studio, their perfumes and stories resonate with me. I enjoyed reading this article and would love to try Athenaeum. I like the sound of Scottish lavender mixed with honey and a hyacinth note. I am in U.K.

  • Bryant Worley says:

    What appealed to me was that there is a “cornucopia of olfactory possibility: the evocative fustiness of aged texts and ink, of waxed oaken cabinets and beeswaxed floors”, and the ‘locally sourced lavender…paired well with anisic fennel (just a touch) and the apples and honey (sweet and tangy), coupled with a leathery binding evoked by a Moroccan leather accord, demonstrating how close in nature gurjun balsam and patchouli are, scent profile-wise. Neroli and hyacinth are the sun, set against brilliant Highland lavender and the earthy, hay-like verdant grassiness of flouve.’

    This, along with the fact that the olfactory explosion will be contained in a ‘force field surrounding the wearer’ (i.e., MASSIVE skin scent/scent cloud), makes this a must-try.

    I live in Waldorf, MD, USA.

    P.S./
    /Dear Jorum Studio:

    If the winner’s name doesn’t end in
    “-antor”, please ‘break me off 5ml, as I
    would consider it a rare privilege to sport
    such a high class fragrance. Thanks in
    advance;-D

  • Bryant Worley says:

    What appealed to me was that there is a “cornucopia of olfactory possibility: the evocative fustiness of aged texts and ink, of waxed oaken cabinets and beeswaxed floors”, and the ‘locally sourced lavender…paired well with anisic fennel (just a touch) and the apples and honey (sweet and tangy), coupled with a leathery binding evoked by a Moroccan leather accord, demonstrating how close in nature gurjun balsam and patchouli are, scent profile-wise. Neroli and hyacinth are the sun, set against brilliant Highland lavender and the earthy, hay-like verdant grassiness of flouve.’

    This, along with the fact that the olfactory explosion will be contained in a ‘force field surrounding the wearer’ (i.e., MASSIVE skin scent/scent cloud), makes this a must-try.

    I live in Waldorf, MD, USA.

    P.S./
    /Dear Jorum Studio:

    If the winner’s name doesn’t end in “antor”, please generously ‘break me off’ 5ml, as I would consider it a rare privilege to sport such a high class fragrance. Thanks in advance;-D

  • Amaziz89 says:

    We think, question and explore, fortified by the natural world-meets-academe. It is the world of our youth and no mistake, fecund with discordance which fosters a restive harmony; it works, inexplicably. Athenaeum presents an eccentrically compelling journey, evocative and sure-footed. It stands out as one of the most unique perfumes of 2020, and is one to surely sample along the way. I am grateful for the opportunity to experience it. My dear husband noted that its intriguing nature sets up a force field which surrounds the wearer.

    Notes: Scottish Lavender, Beeswax, Fennel, Apple, Honey, Neroli oil, Hyacinth, Flouve, Patchouli, Morocco Leather accord, Gurjun Balsam, Oak, Ink. I am intrigued by the notes especially Patchouli, Ink and leather accord. This is a house I have yet to delve into but I am curious about Euan McCall as a perfumer. Thanks a million from the United Kingdom

  • Ozzyaziz says:

    When Jorum Studio Athenaeum was released my curiosity was piqued. A venerable archive of rare texts? For some such as I this is pure catnip. Combine that with authentic Scottish terrain, a youth ensconced in a bucolic setting, concomitantly (through the eye of memory) poring over crumbling tomes in a corner of the local library’s annals. A cornucopia of olfactory possibility: the evocative fustiness of aged texts and ink, of waxed oaken cabinets and beeswaxed floors which have witnessed the passage of time and harbor tales for the telling. They are silent to the ear, but to the nose they are unmistakably eloquent. The nose rarely (if ever) lies… A beautiful description by Ida I am fascinated by the notes especially oak, ink, patchouli, honey and beeswax. A house that I am not familiar with but I am intrigued by nonetheless. Thanks a lot from the UK

  • Iuno Feronia says:

    Thanks for this draw, the ingredients sound great and the reference to books makes it even more interesting. I live in the EU.

  • Maikol Petersen says:

    Ida’s review writes an interesting review as it finds a balance the academic “scientific” and natural “pagan” world to describe this perfume. Together with the notes described it truly makes you want to smell this for hours and find out for yourself.

  • maikol says:

    Ida’s review writes an interesting review as it finds a balance the academic “scientific” and natural “pagan” world to describe this perfume. Together with the notes described it truly makes you want to smell this for hours and find out for yourself.

    Gothenburg, Sweden

  • Jos says:

    Love Jorum Studio, so yes count me in!! Thanks for the great review and the opportunity!! Living in the EU

  • Mandys64 says:

    As an avid book reader, I am always looking for a fragrance that represent this moment. Not only the smell of a book but also the atmosphere aroud it. This was for me what Ida’s review was about.
    Thanks for the opportunity, from France EU.

  • beginswithaJ says:

    Oh wow! This would be an amazing win. Having graduated from an Athaeneum myself in my younger years, I remember the quest for knowledge and smells that accompany them 🙂 Greetings from EU, The Netherlands

  • Ale says:

    The fact that Ida considers it as being one of the most unique perfumes of 2020 surely aroused my interest. Also, I find very appealing the way Ida describes the pairing between lavender, anisic fennel, apples and honey. I live in the EU.

  • Danu Seith-Fyr says:

    Every perfume That springs from the Soul of Euan is a revelation and a knowing, in that it awakens sleeping secrets within me, things that were known yet hidden under the layered modernity. Athenaeum is no exception by all accounts. Ida’s opinion , shared by many of us in the perfume world is so beautifully written. A rare gem, this surely is.
    A cornucopia of olfactory possibility: the evocative fustiness of aged texts and ink, of waxed oaken cabinets and beeswaxed floors which have witnessed the passage of time and harbor tales for the telling. They are silent to the ear, but to the nose they are unmistakably eloquent. The nose rarely (if ever) lies…
    it never does, dear Ida… nor your words.
    I live in France

  • Sonbahia says:

    First of all, i would like to thank Mr. McCall for offering the readers of ÇaFleureBon a bottle of Jorum Studio Athanaeum. Thanks Ida for taking , as the perfume, in a compelling journey with lavender and the Moroccan leather accord… and building a “force field” to the person wearing. I am in Spain, EU. Thanks , again

  • Sngash says:

    Thank you for another insightful review Ida – you do have a way with words. I liked the image from your husband’s quote about being surrounded by a forcefield when wearing Jorum Studio Athanaeum 🙂 I’m in USA

  • Steve A. says:

    This caught my attention, “Locally sourced lavender makes it all the more precious: proud and vivacious, it pairs well with anisic fennel (just a touch)”. US

  • BostonScentGuy says:

    I love the bucolic/rugged aesthetic of this house, having tried a few of their scents. This sounds lovely–the mix of pastoral landscapes with gloomy/melancholic libraries. I love how Ida calls this eccentric but well-footed–not just “niche for niche sake.” Thanks for the draw! I’m in the US.

  • teebear says:

    Thank you for this review Ida!

    Jorum Studio and Euan’s work are indeed unique! I was lucky to get to meet him last year in Edinburgh when they held a pop up shop and took home small bottles of Nectary and Phloem after sampling all the line. He was so generous with his time and materials.

    Now I only wish I’d gotten bigger bottles before the world shut down! Nectary is hands-down the perfume which nets me the most compliments – which isn’t my primary reason for wearing perfume, but it’s certainly a bonus. And Phloem for me puts forward a prickly, slightly deviant cheerfulness that picks my mood up any day I wear it.

    “All the elements in combination emphasize idiosyncratic personality”. I love this! I was the girl that was (is) both always reading AND climbing the trees and tasting the local foliage. Athenaeum sounds perfectly quirky and I love fennel as a note in perfume!

    In Canada.

  • supima says:

    Really enjoyed reading references to books and the inspirations of the perfume! And the notes seem intriguing to me!
    Florida, USA

  • Dosva says:

    Thank you, Ida for this interesting review.
    I would like to test perfume with combination of hyacinth, Patchouli, Morocco Leather accord, Gurjun balsam, oak and ink. How smells Gurjun balsam??
    US

  • Brian says:

    I am very interested in trying this fragrance. According to Ida’s review, this fragrance is one of the most unique perfumes of 2020. The combination of notes of this fragrance seem interesting to me. I’ve never heard of this fragrance house, or this perfumer, before having read this review. I thank Cafleurebon and Jorum Studio for the giveaway opportunity. I hope that I win; I live in MD., U.S.A.

  • xoe says:

    Oh my. What a treat it would be to sample this. Knowledge and nature appeal to me. Jorum Studio Athanaeum’s notes are intriguing, and Ida’s description as an unique, eccentrically compelling journey even more so. I am in the USA.

  • IcarusMidAir says:

    I always make a mental note to take my time reading Ida’s reviews. Every sentence is so full of imagery and it almost feels like if I were to scratch the screen in the place where I read one of these sentences, I would be able to get a whiff of the fragrance she “brings” to life. I saw a bit of myself in how she described Euan, that little boy, taking refuge under a tree or in the tall grass, doing my own thing…
    I am very intrigued to see if the scent I came up with in my mind is anything like what Atenaeum.

    I’m based in Romania.

  • audesko1 says:

    I loved the way Ida’s describes how precious the local source of Lavender is, precious proud and vivacious. Also describing her husband’s comment, “its intriguing nature sets up a force field which surrounds the wearer.” Athenaeum sounds beautiful. USA California

  • bigscoundrel says:

    A unique perfume is always treasured. I’m curious about the collision of natural and academe. New Jersey, USA

  • Shibics says:

    Definitely curious what one of the most uniques fragrances of this beautiful year *ahem* smells like.
    I live in europe.

  • Claumarchini says:

    Such an unusual combination of notes, this fragrance is surely something special and worth trying!
    What intrigues me a lot, and that Ida has highlighted so beautifully, is how evocative this fragrance is, and the dychotomy between the scent of old books on the one hand and the Zest and freshness of nature on the other hand. Greetings from Milan, Italy

  • chatoncharmant says:

    1000 thanks to Jorum Studio for the draw! Waxy lavender is a vibe, and I work/live in a bookstore so I’ll blend right in with the archives wearing this one; the girl in the beech is me! Posting from WI USA.

  • Salem says:

    The fact that Ida calls this a unique perfume, given the many brilliant offerings of this year, is really promising. The combination of notes sounds like that also: honey, apple, lavender, leather, patchouli…those are some of my favorite notes, but paired very interestingly.
    Would feel very lucky to try Athenaeum, from the EU. Thanks Euan for your generosity.

  • tnepola says:

    Sure sounds incredible and incredibly unique as well. So many underutilized notes coming together in one composition must be something special. Would love to be able to smell it.
    Best, from the USA.

  • Ben A says:

    Lavender, leather, and patchouli sounds like a very intriguing combination! I’m located in Oklahoma. Thanks for the draw!

  • Juan_hernan says:

    From Ida’s review, I really enjoyed reading about the lavender note and how it really works well with the other notes. I am also enjoying the indie packaging that this has! I live in the United States.

  • genmartini says:

    I wouldn’t mind creating an Oak & Ink force-field around myself while I write my manifesto …

    ~ Canada

  • aud604 says:

    Thank you for bringing this scent to my attention! Having Scottish roots, I would love this! As a huge lavender fan I NEED to smell this. My favorite part of the review is the note about the ‘force field’… we could all certainly use one these days! Hah! Well at least maybe we won’t need them as much next year, with any luck. I live in Canada. Good luck everyone!

  • Southirina says:

    Lavander fennel honey apple leather.. Waw! What a combination! And the fact that the “its intriguing nature sets up a force field which surrounds the wearer”.. This must be a very specific perfume.
    Hugs from Romania

  • mrvetiver says:

    When I look at the notes I cannot imagine what does it smell? The composition is very rare. .. and I guess very unique. This uniqueness of the scent is what appealed to me most of this great review. / EU

  • Niinocka says:

    Ida’s reviews are a delight to read. Captioning of the abstract concepts represented in perfumes in written words is an art. The additional appeal has the mention of perfume is one of the kind and husband’s comment. 🙂 I live in the EU.

  • Amanda32828 says:

    The perfumes notes are very appealing to me, mainly because it is a complete different concoction all along, something new and rare. The idea that there are only a few available makes it even more unique and exceptional. Thank you for the opportunity to participate and for another great review. Commenting from Orlando, Florida.

  • AnTar says:

    A fragrance that has ink in its’ composition – that’s something new for me for sure! Along with beeswax, fennel and honey it makes me think that this particular perfume is rather unusual, an experimental attempt. But that doesn’t bother me! We need something out of the ordinary from time to time!

    Europe. Thank you!

  • Dami says:

    This seems to be a creation that blends unusual notes in an intriguing way. I love the book and knowledge inspiration, and would be thrilled to try this. In the USA.

  • Osman says:

    I found it interesting that Ida, after trying it, said that it is one of the most unique fragrances launched in 2020.
    That is really something coming from someone who has so much knowledge. It really put my curiosity on fire!
    Thanks! EU

  • mleenstra says:

    Lovely review by Ida. I’m a total
    Manuscript, old books and nostalgia nerd so whenever a fragrance is based on bookishness I love it. One of the things that intrigues me in this fragrance is the Scottish lavender…I would love to sniff that. Only learned about this fragrance now and I snoozed and lost. So thanks for this opportunity Çafleurbon! Marit Uk

  • seanchen says:

    From Ida’s review of Jorum Studio Athenaeum, I really liked the imagery that was painted of all of the different ways that books and the thirst for knowledge has made its way into this fragrance. I always like reading about the inspiration behind fragrances and what makes each standout. I live Florida, US.

  • wandering_nose says:

    I am finding myself enchanted by the poetic and mysterious background to the fragrance that Ida presents in her review. The reference to the importance and power of learning and knowledge appeals to me a lot. I would be utterly delighted to test this unique perfume, the notes of which sound amazing! I am in Ireland

  • fleurdetilleul says:

    Books and perfume are my most beloved hobbies which make my life a lot more bearable and enjoyable! Immersing myself in the story of a good book and the scent of a well crafted perfume is one of, if not the most, pleasurable things in my life. I would love to have the honor to be chosen as the winner of this perfume! Thank you for the chance! I live in the EU.

  • drjedi says:

    I was transported to the world Ida created in this review of Jorum Studio Athenaeum, a world of books, libraries, knowledge, youth, and the accompanying smells. This fragrance has quite interesting notes and I’d love to try it. Thanks for the review and the draw. Writing from the USA.

  • gianluca says:

    The name Athenaeum itself is sufficient for my interests. The picture with old books makes it even better. Locally sourced lavender? Yes please! (US)

  • Laurentiu says:

    I don’t recall ever smelling a perfume with fennel or gurjun balsam. Together with the notes of honey, apple and ink, this one seems like an odd perfume and I can say why Ida says that it is one the most unique perfumes of 2020.
    I am in EU

  • DuftHochZwei says:

    That combination of being both emotional and intellectual Ida describes is most intriguing to me, that I seek for in perfume or whisky or relationship and many more aspects in life. I’d love to win this to Germany, thanks for the draw!

  • Paeonnia says:

    Perfume that’s all obout books and their smella in different iterations, such as ink and beeswax picks my curiosity.
    Ivm in EU, Slovenia

  • diode31 says:

    The notes sound lovely. I love lavender, fennel, apple, moroccan leather and oak. I really wonder what that combination can smell like, and with Ida’s comment of it being “one of the most unique perfumes of 2020”, I definitively want to get my hands on it! I live in Romania (EU).

  • Jannick85 says:

    A very interesting list of notes and the idea of a forcefield around you sounds pretty cool, would love to try this one

    From Denmark

  • Cynthia says:

    I was lucky enough to live in Scotland for a time in life, and Edinburgh is a city filled with magic. I have read a lot about Jorum, mostly here, and I’m curious to try it but have not yet done so. I see fennel which is a note I’ve recently been liking in perfume. It hits my nose as an unusual smell I don’t come across that often. This perfume sounds very interesting. Thank you for the review.

  • Diana D says:

    Such a nostalgic review! I love the imagery of “The boy under an oak tree, thumbing through books and newspapers; the girl in overalls and bare feet clambering up a beech with a book in her teeth”. Such a unique combination of notes. I am smitten!
    I live in the USA.

  • Belladonna says:

    the perfume’s notes are simply entrancing and Ida’s “intangible thread which we share without ever having met in the real world”. Would be a privilege to win this treasure. In the US. Thank you for the opportunity!

  • Daniel says:

    This fragrance sounds amazing! I am always excited to try new fragrances, and this sounds like a masterpiece. As a lover of libraries and wood, this sounds fantastic; like poetry! I hope to win to be able to even smell this once!

    California, USA

  • fragitoni says:

    “A cornucopia of olfactory possibility: the evocative fustiness of aged texts and ink, of waxed oaken cabinets and beeswaxed floors which have witnessed the passage of time and harbor tales for the telling. They are silent to the ear, but to the nose they are unmistakably eloquent.” This sounds like an absolute dream. This sounds like art and class, creativity and quality. I love anything that sounds like it can take me onto an olfactive journey. Something Ancient yet rediscovered. This sounds like a treasure.

    California, USA

  • jundaasian says:

    The frequent mention of books in Ida’s review, was really appealing to me, I always love the smell of old books and I am hoping that this fragrance is able convey some of that. I live in Florida, US.

  • Michael Prince says:

    Ida, great review of Jorum Studio Athenaeum. What appealed to me about this review and fragrance is the locally and naturally sourced lavender. A beautiful combination of sweetness from the beeswax and honey, a floral a fruity combination with the leather and patchouli, along with some other unique facets that appeal to me. I am from the USA.

  • vickalicious says:

    I just recently learned of Jorum Studio through Instagram, and have not yet tried anything from this house! I like the balance of emotional and intellectual in the fragrances. It sounds like this is an amazing fragrance, and also quite rare and limited. Located in the US.

  • NiceVULady says:

    “Athenaeum presents an eccentrically compelling journey, evocative and sure-footed. It stands out as one of the most unique perfumes of 2020, and is one to surely sample along the way.” that certainly is high praise. May thanks to Ida for another terrific review and many thanks to Jorum Studio for making this draw possible. I’m in the USA

  • KateD says:

    I worked in a rare-books library one summer during my college years and I can still remember the stillness, the scent, and the peace. It was the best job I ever had. These notes call to the girl I was then, sifting through the treasures in those glass cases. Ida’s reviews are always evocative and filled with imagery that brings her impressions to life. An enjoyable read as always. Thank you for the review & the draw, I’m in the US.

  • redwheelbarrow says:

    I love anything using books as a reference and the notes here sound really great. I’d love to try this one. Thank you for the draw. I’m in the US.

  • smm13 says:

    I’m curious about how this particular lavender will work in this perfume as well as the other rather surprising notes. It sounds like an inspiring scent journey. I live in the USA.

  • EH says:

    I have been sneaking around this brand for a while, to date particularly attracted by the fascinating ingredients and complex compositions of Carduus and Arborist. This new proposition, with its bookish/Fife imagery, is especially appealing to me as it is the region that I first came to know of Scotland as a (bookish) teenager. I am expecting a very personal revelation.