Sarah Horowitz Parfums Shades of Green (Sarah Horowitz-Thran) 2020 +  Spring Banq de Parfum Draw

 

Sarah Horowitz Parfums Shades of Green review

Sarah Horowitz Parfums Shades of Green Bottle with Bromeliad.  Photo by Gail Gross ©

 

“The Essences are each a separate glass

Through which the Sun of Being’s Light is passed.

Each tinted fragment sparkles in the Sun:

A thousand Colors, but the Light is One.” – Jami (15th century)

This long winter of perplexity and travail cannot last forever. With the vernal equinox thousands of shades and hues of green surprise my eyes and soothe my spirit, offering respite, renewed hope – a New Year and new life.  Sarah Horowitz Parfums Shades of Green captures and distills the vibrant green world of spring, the myriad tones and olfactory textures, into a new, limited edition Banq de Parfum.

Persian perfumes

Al Khidr via Wikipedia

Green, the color of hope, healing, regeneration and growth, the hue of Al-Khidr, appears as countless casts and tints in our gardens, by the roadsides, in forests, seas and scrub.  There are more than enough colors and scents in the air right now to bring me joy, but I often find that I am so busy with daily life, or so worried about what could be, that I forget to notice and appreciate the nature of this “whirling circle” that surrounds us all.  Sometimes it takes the scent of a perfume, and a moment alone, to bring me back to reality, to the peace and beauty of the natural world.

galbanum perfumes

Galbanum via Wikipedia

My first breath of Sarah Horowitz Parfums Shades of Green focuses and centers my distracted heart on the sweet, tart refreshing elements of two favorite citrus scents – Japanese yuzu and green mandarin.  While I love each one alone, the combination brings out the best of both, the zest of the fruits, without any bitterness, tartness that is mouthwatering without too much pucker and a sweetness that satisfies sans sucre. A judicious touch of sharp green galbanum, originally from the high plateaus of Persia, adds a bit of stalk and branch, a hint of the scent of green peppers and piney woods to the fresh, bright crispness of the citrus.

Sarah Horowitz-Thran of Sarah Horowitz Parfums ©

 Sarah Horowitz-Thran, courtesy of Sarah Horowitz Parfums ©

“Shades of Green is a sparkling, green fragrance inspired by my favorite green vintage perfumes.” – Sarah Horowitz-Thran

At the heart of Shades of Green, the galbanum persists as a round, resinous balsam, adding verdant depth to the sheer Tunisian and African white musks that Sarah Horowitz-Thran loves so much. Shades of Green offers subtle hints of my personal vintage favorites, Guy Laroche Fidji (for the galbanum) and Annik Goutal Eau d’Hadrien (the green mandarin). The elements I adore in both of these classic beauties are presented in an original, contemporary and invigorating style in Shades of Green. After the initial bright opening, the musk and galbanum gradually move closer to the skin, staying with me all day and through the night, enlivening, refreshing and calming my spirit.

“The breath of holy musk will drift toward us on the dawn wind once more.

Everything will live again. This decrepit world will be young once more…” Hafez of Shiraz (14th century).

Notes: Japanese Yuzu, Green Mandarin, Galbanum, Green/Floral Musk.

Disclaimer:  I would like to thank Sarah Horowitz Parfums and Sarah Horowitz-Thran for my treasured bottle of Shades of Green Eau de Parfum. My opinions are my own.

Gail Gross – Senior Editor

Sarah Horowitz Banq de Parfum fragrances are available only for a limited time.  Sarah Horowitz Parfums Shades of Green is scheduled to go back into the Banq on 05/31/2020.

In an effort to help in the urgent crisis, Sarah Horowitz Parfums has made a” sanitizing spray” with their 190 proof organic alcohol and antibacterial essential oils of lemongrass, clove, lavender maillette and patchouli. 30 and 50 ml bottles are available at Sarah’s cost for $10 and $18 respectively. Safe on all surfaces and skin, please avoid contact with eyes and mouth.

Sarah Horowitz Parfums Shades of Green Bottle.  Photo by Gail Gross ©

Thanks to the generosity of Sarah Horowitz Parfums, we have one 30 ml bottle of Shades of Green EdP for one registered reader (you must do that here) in the US only. To be eligible, please leave a comment saying what appeals to you about Shades of Green, based on Gail’s review.  Draw closes 3/23/2020

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29 comments

  • Thelma Emily Hardy says:

    What a great review. The description makes me want to take a bath in it…I am definitely curious now about being able to try. What particularly caught my attention was the very extensive attitudes of the variety of green notes and how she masterfully helps you to imagine how beautiful nature really is. While most people do not really appreciate how nature has provide us with all these wonderful scents, after reading the review, I hope that everyone realizes that our earth is truly majestic in it’s ability to stimulate the senses. It is also truly healing at this time when things are looking so bleak. I am reminded that if the flowers still bloom and the trees still stand tall, we need to respect this and enjoy it. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this review.

  • Steve A. says:

    I would love to experience what Sarah has done with yuzu and musk in this spring fragrance.

  • Shamrock1313 says:

    Oh boy, great review – love green fragrances and would be thrilled to win this. Green Mandarin, florals and musk sounds fantastic.
    Pennsylvania USA

  • frixyminnow says:

    True point about the ability of a fragrance to take you out of your distracted zone into the present, into a sensory moment. love the imagery of shades of green. Yuzu is a favorite. would love to try this. i live in CT, USA.

  • INYA says:

    Thanks for the beautiful picture of galbanum. Green is always welcomed in my garden, especially in the spring. I like the idea of yuzu and green mandarin in a fragrance. Mich USA

  • BostonScentGuy says:

    First off, I love the hopeful tone of reviewing green and springtime scents in this dark time. The references to Fidji also caught my eye! Thanks so much for the draw. I’d love to familiarize myself with Sarah Horowitz. I’m in the US.

  • grannyds says:

    Shades Of Green sounds really nice, I love the way the yuzu lime smells along with the piney woods and musk this fragrance should be heavenly. Texas, USA

  • Dami says:

    I was quite excited to read that this creation is reminiscent of Guy Laroche’s Fidgi, which I owned as a young girl. I also have a soft spot on limited editions, so this would be a great one to have. I am in the USA.

  • Trinity33 says:

    I’m still looking for a really wonderful green perfume and this sounds like a contender! I do like galbanum and green mandarin but I don’t believe I’ve ever smelled yuzu in a fragrance before. The musks sounds like a softening and calming influence. I’m from MD, USA.

  • Dubaiscents says:

    I love the reference to Al Khadir and the gorgeous artwork that was chosen to represent what must be a truly gorgeous green scent. I love a big galbanum scent in the the spring! This sounds lovely. Thank you for the draw. I’m in the US.

  • Elizabeth T. says:

    What a generous draw, and a delicious review! The Japanese yuzu, green mandarin, galbanum…. it sounds exquisite. I have been impressed with all the perfumes in the Banq collection. Thank you for introducing this one to us! I’m in the USA.

  • NiceVULady says:

    I really like the mixture of the galbanum and the green mandarin. Lovely to focus on the green notes for a palette. Lovely review and generous draw. I’m in the USA

  • GenevaX says:

    I don’t know offhand if I have anything with yuzu, but this sounds like a welcomed touch of green outdoors during this housebound period. I love galbanum in the spring. I’m in the US.

  • patrick_348 says:

    Yuzu and green mandarin, galbanum and musk: it sounds like a four-way marriage made in heaven. I like the idea of a scent where the notes don’t get muddied by having too many of them. I am in the US, in NC.

  • denidoom says:

    Green is my favorite fragrance path, and would love to try Shades of Green. I’m very curious about the citrus, because Gail says they are “not bitter” and I sometimes have issues with citrus in fragrances due to the bitterness. Thanks for the chance to win, hello from California, USA.

  • Camille Sheil says:

    This was entirely delightful! Not only is the greenery in my backyard just beginning to awaken, but green is my favorite, undying color. And I didn’t think it would happen, but “green” scents are my most favorite as well. In fact, I was talking to a friend yesterday, wondering if there would ever be a fragrance that was so pleasantly sour that it would literally make your moth water! In Shades of Green, I feel that I have found it!! Wow! This is going to be a great Spring! Thanks so much for this opportunity! I live in New Hampshire USA!

  • drjedi says:

    This seems to be a lovely perfume with galbanum and musks as base and green yuzu and mandarin for top notes. Would love to try it. Thanks for the draw. Writing from USA.

  • redwheelbarrow says:

    This sounds beautiful. I’m living for all things green right now and have to say I’m unfamiliar with green mandarin. I’m also off to order some sanitizing spray! It will be my first order from this house. Thank you for the draw. I’m in the US.

  • Sunny Chaudhary says:

    I’m still looking for a really wonderful green perfume and this sounds like a contender! I do like galbanum and green mandarin but I don’t believe I’ve ever smelled yuzu in a fragrance before. The musks sounds like a softening and calming influence.

    I’m from GA, USA.

  • TE Withrow says:

    I love the notes in this fragrance…and the fact that Sarah Horowitz Parfums are making sanitizing spray, that sounds beautiful and very well priced while we are in crisis is great! I’m from Illinois US.

  • serephia says:

    I love the fresh and green imagery of this fragrance. Japanese yuzu is definitely a favorite of mine! USA

  • VerbenaLuvvr says:

    Spring is finally upon us, no green yet where I live, but hope springs eternal in this current crisis and we know that it will come again as it always does. Sarah Horowitz is one of those perfumers to me who can do no wrong–her creations are a joy to wear. And how very generous and kind of Sarah to be providing sanitizing spray at her cost, another reason to support her business. Best Wishes everyone, love to you all. USA

  • Bryant Worley says:

    What appeals to me is that the inclusion of Japanese yuzu and green mandarin, and said combination “brings out the best of both, the zest of the fruits, without any bitterness, tartness that is mouthwatering without too much pucker and a sweetness that satisfies sans sucre. A judicious touch of sharp green galbanum, originally from the high plateaus of Persia, adds a bit of stalk and branch, a hint of the scent of green peppers and piney woods to the fresh, bright crispness of the citrus”. And after the fragrance decides to wear down, I want the musk and galbanum to “gradually move closer to the skin, staying with me all day and through the night, enlivening, refreshing and calming my spirit”. Can I get an ‘Amen’?

  • donguri says:

    3 words immediately appealed to me: yuzu, mandarin, galbanum. sigh. i wore & still wear eau d’hadrian. i never tire if it. i will definitely seek out shades of green—in the meantime, thank you! for the draw

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thank you for the excellent review Gail and the wonderful images. These notes remind me a lot of the sweet limes that I would enjoy as a child growing up in the middle east – They were green, slightly bitter, juicy and had a bitter, green citrus scent that was refreshing in hot weather. This scent took me back to those times.

    Regards from WI,USA

  • Michael Prince says:

    Gail, great review of Shades of Green. This sounds like a really pleasant green fragrance with green citruses and florals. A nice added touch of galbanum in the base for a perfect ending. I am from the USA.

  • Natalia306 says:

    Just wanted say thank Gayle Gross Senior Editor for wonderful review! Sarah Horowitz Parfums “Shades of Green”:”At the heart of Shades of Green, the galbanum persists as a round, resinous balsam, adding verdant depth to the sheer Tunisian and African white musks that Sarah Horowitz-Thran loves so much. Shades of Green offers subtle hints of my personal vintage favorites, Guy Laroche Fidji (for the galbanum) and Annik Goutal Eau d’Hadrien (the green mandarin). The elements I adore in both of these classic beauties are presented in an original, contemporary and invigorating style in Shades of Green. After the initial bright opening, the musk and galbanum gradually move closer to the skin, staying with me all day and through the night, enlivening, refreshing and calming my spirit.

    “The breath of holy musk will drift toward us on the dawn wind once more.

    Everything will live again. This decrepit world will be young once more…” Hafez of Shiraz (14th century).”
    Florida

  • Onyinye says:

    I love that Shades of Green captures and distills the vibrant green world of spring. Green is indeed the color of hope, growth and healing. This sounds like a refreshing fragrance perfect for spring time.

  • smm13 says:

    This seems like a nice balance between refreshing and calming, which seems appropriate for spring. I live in the USA.