The Different Company Dance of The Dawn Review (Emilie Coppermann) 2022 + Patchouli By The Sea Giveaway

The Different Company Dance of The Dawn review

The Different Company Dance of The Dawn was first the sub-title of a 1973 Yes song before being part of l’Esprit Cologne collection – Vinyl turntable ©Pixabay, Yes album sticker ©DR, bottle ©The Different Company, montage ©Emmanuelle Varron

The Different Company L’Esprit Cologne collection is an olfactory treasure that invites you to travel, All are composed  with superb raw materials that are apparent from the first seconds on the skin and unlike many colognes there is longevity and complexity, as in past creations; After Midnight, Kashan Rose, Loam of Cordoza, Majaina Sin, South Bay, Tokyo Bloom, and White Zagora.

Let’s head to Indonesia with The Different Company Dance of the Dawn which highlights the many facets of patchouli- translucent, sparkling yet bold. As in the first seven creations, it is Symrise Master Perfumer Emilie Coppermann who composed this fragrance and once again seduced me at first spritz.  Without denying its head shop stereotype, she offers a new interpretation of this hugely popular raw material in perfumery.

Emilie Coppermann of symrise

Luc Gabriel (The Different Company owner and Creative Director) and Emilie Coppermann (Symrise Master Perfumer) at Paris L’Appartement Symrise – ©Emmanuelle Varron

How? The Different Company Dance of The Dawn really feels like the 60s-70s, and was inspired by “The Revealing Science of God (Dance with Dawn)”, a song by the legendary progressive rock band Yes from the 1973 released album “Tales from Typographic Oceans.” Jon Anderson’s quasi-mystical singing is its backbone, with sequences of modulating rhythms and chords where guitars, keyboards and drums mingle in turn for more than 20 minutes. What better musical accompaniment to the writing of this review than to listen to this Hindu texts inspired opus which also made an impression on The Different Company owner Luc Gabriel?

1973 YES Tales Topographic Oceans

1973 Yes “Tales from Topographic Oceans” album from which was released Dance with the Dawn – ©Amazon.

Here, the song, and Emilie Coppermann’s olfactory interpretation come together. The voice is the patchouli from the island of Sulawesi (Indonesia), produced in partnership with Symrise: luminous and twirling, without losing its mind-altering and earthy personality that makes it so easily identifiable. And around it, guitars, keyboards and drums are replaced by black pepper, tangerine, vanilla (all three produced in Madagascar, also in partnership with Symrise), pink peppercorn, driftwood, iris, and incense. The Different Company Dance of The Dawn is a seaside patchouli, warm, mysterious and enveloping, with salty facets reminiscent of Indonesian beaches, cool as the sea breeze, which becomes headier as the hours go by. “I see myself at the edge of the water, on the vast beaches of Sulawasi. Time seems to stand still, and I feel transported by the unique smell of this island. Here, the patchouli plantations are on the edge of the ocean, giving it this particular wake inscribed in duality: the earthy and humid aspect of the plantations is as if crystallized by the salty air coming from the open sea.” –Emilie Coppermann

Dance of the Dawn the Different Company

An Indonesian beach with a view:The Different Company Dance with the Dawn thanks to AI via Midjourney, with Emmanuelle Varron’s keywords choice

Thanks to Emilie Coppermann’s skill as a master perfumer, the perception of early morning luminosity and freshness specific to Colognes is discernable as soon as The Different Company Dance of The Dawn is sprayed on the skin. As if sprinkled with the juice of a freshly squeezed mandarin, the patchouli becomes fizzy and tangy. Then, black pepper and pink peppercorn leaf titillate this fruity sweetness with their spicy, slightly herbaceous notes, which amplify the perception of a shimmering and incandescent fragrance. The time travel, which transports me to the 60s-70s, is full: I rediscover the spirit of the beatnik patchouli that I loved to wear as a teenager, but here cleaned of those “peace and love” greasy facets. The driftwood accord brings a marine and salty touch which adds pep to the contrasting opening of The Different Company Dance of The Dawn. After a few hours, The Different Company Dance of the Dawn moves away from the cologne spirit to reveal bewitching notes such as Diviniris®, a Symrise captive that displays an irresistibly soft iris with hints of leather and the magnificent vanilla from Madagascar which envelops the fragrance with its sweet and balmy roundness that magnifies patchouli as rarely. If the opening of The Different Company Dance of The Dawn is punchy and flamboyant, the drydown is of an ultra-sensual sweetness, of those that I like to feel on my skin when I wake up, after a long, delicious night shared with my perfume.

Notes: black pepper (Madagascar), mandarin (Madagascar), pink peppercorn leaf, driftwood accord, pink peppercorn, Diviniris® accord, vanilla (Madagascar), Sulawesi patchouli (Indonesia), incense.

Disclaimer: Merci to The Different Company for the 10 ml Dance of the Dawn travel bottle provided for this review. The opinions expressed are my own.

Emmanuelle Varron, Senior Editor and Paris brand ambassador

You can listen to Yes “The Revealing Science of God (Dance of the Dawn)” via Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube.

The Different Company Dance

The Different Company Dance of the Dawn was presented in exclusive preview at Esxence 2022 – ©Emmanuelle Varron.

 Thanks to The Different Company, we have a 100 ml bottle of Dance of the Dawn for one registered reader in USA, UK and EU. To be eligible, please share what sparked your interest about Emmanuelle’s review and where you live. Draw closes 09/7/2022.

The Different Company Dance of the Dawn is available on the brand’s website, soon on Jovoy Paris website and at stockists worldwide.

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61 comments

  • John McDonald says:

    Nothing wrong with some prog rock to describe a fragrance. Lots of layers of scent, just like the music, combined to create a unique experience.
    Love the notes from both…
    Oklahoma USA

  • Salima Holleman says:

    As a fan of this brand looking forward to this. Interesting combination of notes. Ultra sensual sweetness, that would be nice

  • The Different Company Dance of the Dawn seems like a tribute to the patchouli fragrances of the last century. It also employs a soft iris with leather tones.I enjoy both notes when they are deployed skillfully. I am in US.

  • Emmanuelle! ❤️❤️❤️ Gorgeous and intriguing review! The sense of place and time in this scent sounds captivating! I would love to experience a salty, seaside patchouli with the lovely soft Iris you mention. The Yes song really is groovy! I can picture the vibe of this fragrance right away! Thank you for this wonderful opportunity! ❤️ USA

  • Fizzy patchouli at the opening with a salty touch due to the driftwood that finally displays into soft iris with hints of leather sounds divine! Love from EU!

  • The fabulous details and how beautiful the review was sparked my interest. This fragrance sounds really unique. I live in Poland, EU.

  • Before I became obsessed with perfume, I associated patchouli exclusively with headshops and hippies. Now, I’m beginning to be fascinated by this note, so I enjoyed this thoughtful review. The Different Company’s interpretation here sounds beautiful. I’d love to try it!
    WV, USA

  • I’m a huge Yes fan. This fragrance sounds really interesting regarding the island coast he mentions with the patchouli farms near the island’s coast, mixing with the salty sea air. Thanks for the draw! In the US.

  • From Emmanuelle’s review of The Different Company Dance of the Dawn, I am curious about the different facets of patchouli in this perfume. Also, intrigued by the notes – diviniris is new to me. I like incense perfumes so patchouli, incense combo sounds like something I would love to try. No experience with this brand. I am from the USA.

  • Although Yes certainly passed their prime by the time of my birth (along with King Crimson, unfortunately), their first studio album with Bill Bruford’s replacement, Alan White, has always seen a heavy crisitsm of conveying “exponential excess” compared to the “tightly ambition” predecessor, Close to The Edge.

    Roger Dean’s artwork, beginning with Fragile, always appeared to perfectly artistically correlate image to the sound within the album – certainly with Tales From Topographic Oceans being of no exception. The fish was a big hint on the cover…

    Emmanuelle’s time travel to the 60’s and 70’s – placing salty marine, fruity and fizzy patchouli, and iris as the teleporters – certainly piques my interest, along with the tie-in to one of the most influential Progressive Rock bands of the bygone days.

    Appreciate the opportunity.

    California resident.

  • Sorohan Adriana says:

    Dance of the Dawn
    is punchy and flamboyant, the drydown is of an ultra-sensual sweetness,
    with this notes fruity sweetness with their spicy, slightly herbaceous notes, which amplify the perception of a shimmering and incandescent fragrance. I am from EU

  • The Different Company Dance of the Dawn moves away from the cologne spirit to reveal bewitching notes such as Diviniris®, a Symrise captive that displays an irresistibly soft iris with hints of leather and the magnificent vanilla from Madagascar which envelops the fragrance with its sweet and balmy roundness that magnifies patchouli as rarely. If the opening of The Different Company Dance of The Dawn is punchy and flamboyant, the drydown is of an ultra-sensual sweetness, of those that I like to feel on my skin when I wake up, after a long, delicious night shared with my perfume.

    Notes: black pepper (Madagascar), mandarin (Madagascar), pink peppercorn leaf, driftwood accord, pink peppercorn, Diviniris® accord, vanilla (Madagascar), Sulawesi patchouli (Indonesia), incense. A beautiful description by Emmanuel I am intrigued by the notes especially Patchouli being my favourite note in perfumery as well as all the other notes this sounds like a magical concoction. Thanks a million from the UK

  • Notes: black pepper (Madagascar), mandarin (Madagascar), pink peppercorn leaf, driftwood accord, pink peppercorn, Diviniris® accord, vanilla (Madagascar), Sulawesi patchouli (Indonesia), incense. Great piece by Emmanuel I am intrigued by the notes especially Patchouli and iris and leather mix sounds sumptuous. Thanks a lot from the UK

  • I’ve googled so much 🙂 The Revealing Science of God (Dance with Dawn), Sulawesi, Symrise, Diviniris. Thanks Emmanuelle for this dense and intriguing review. It makes me feel the grandeur of this planet, the unimaginable infinite possibilities for travel and discover gems everywhere.
    Hugs from Romania

  • I was particularly captivated by the description of a “beachy”, solar, warm patchouli. Most times, patchouli comes off as cool and damp to me, or as a good backbone for very gourmand perfumes. But here, with the iris and the driftwood, which Emanuelle says brings a warm and marine element, the harshness of patchouli seems to be considerably mitigated.
    I have had great experiences with The Different Company, so I would be delighted to win Dance of the Dawn.
    I live in EU.

  • I really love the idea of a perfume to accompany Yes, particularly that album 🙂 I also was intrigued by your description of black pepper, tangerine and iris as guitars and drums. And I haven’t heard of Diviniris before but I would love to experience it! Thank you for the review, writing from the EU.

  • I share with many others a diffidence towards patchouli heavy fragrances, and I have been sampling and trying to really get all the different facets of this complex material. It sounds like this would be a nice addition to my quest, I like that while particularly sparkling and “clean” it doesn’t shy away from the classic earthy 70s patchouly. I also like that it doesn’t go full on gourmand like so many modern patchouly do, sounds both fresh and profound, I think it would be interesting to try. I live in the EU.

  • Love how Emmanuelle described the duality of this perfume; the opening is punchy and flamboyant, the drydown is of an ultra-sensual sweetness. That sounds really interesting!
    Hugs from Croatia, EU

  • This part of Emmanuelle’s review sparked my interest: Dance of The Dawn is a seaside patchouli, warm, mysterious and enveloping, with salty facets reminiscent of Indonesian beaches, cool as the sea breeze, which becomes headier as the hours go by.
    EU

  • Nom de Guerre says:

    Always great to hear a fragrance has the power to bend time and bring the wearer to a different decade. Greetings from Riga, Latvia.

  • I am a big fan of the brand. In the summer I wear Sel de Vetiver and in the winter Oud Shamash. This new release sounds intriguing and I wonder how would seaside patchouli with salty facets smell like. From EU.

  • What sparked my interest is that it is a “sparkling” patchouli. Love the comparison of the notes as different musical instruments. I’m interested that it is a seaside patchouli. The color of the juice is so pretty! Thanks for the chance. I remember smelling I Miss Violet which I won a sample of from this website years ago. USA.

  • Colour was the first thing that did something for me. The article is beautiful. I live in the EU.

  • lavienrose13 says:

    This new creation from The different Company is super intriguing : patchouli, water, iris, sparkling … It seems quite different from the other patchouli I know. The bottle is gorgeous !! I am a big fan of TDC, and will certainly try to smell it next time I am in Paris. Thanks for the possibility to win it (fingers crossesd). from France.

  • katyakotovskaya says:

    It would be so interesting to match this perfume with the particular song, I have to try it! And of course pepper makes a lot of things even better. Thank you for the review! EU

  • I love the color of the juice and the bottle is darling. I am an unabashed patchouli lover, so this really interests me. The leather, iris, spice and driftwood adds some sophisticated and salty notes to the composition. the base of vanilla seems sensual and comforting. Would love to try! I’m in MD, USA.

  • cakeforbreakfast says:

    I really love the idea of the perfume being inspired by music. It’s not something I’ve experienced before. The associated art is very intriguing. From TX, USA

  • I’m not familiar with the Different Company brand but Dance of the Dawn sounds amazing!!!! Pepper, incense, vanilla and patchouli??? I’m in!!!!
    I’m from Massachusetts, US.

  • Never been a fan of progressive rock bands like Yes , and I’m not familiar with their albums or singles, but on the other hand I’m familiar with The Different Company. If I have to rate my favorite ones:
    1.Oud for Love
    2.Oud Shamash
    3.Une Nuit Magnetique
    Judging by Emmanuelle Varron review, Dance of The Dawn is patchouli based fragrance, from a different , more expressive and spicy perspective, on top of marine, iris and vanilla undertones.
    Just followed @emilie.coppermann , all other profiles I already follow , @waltherp99bg
    Thanks a lot
    USA

  • Really nice choice of colors here – the liquid and the cap look very royalty like
    I do not know this house very well, but I am always thrilled to try a patchouli fragrance.
    I am in the EU. Thanks!

  • Wonderful review from Emmanuelle
    This patchouli is so well described by his writter
    I would love to win it
    Zaius from Paris

  • Nice review Emmanuelle. It is a pleasure to be introduced to a scent (an a collection) that invites us to travel. To Indonesia with Dance of the Dawn with great raw materials and even better, for a cologne, with a long lasting in the skin and with complexity, at the hands of the patchouli from Sulawesi in a different way than the normal : Fizzi and tangy at the opening (mandarin) then with pepper (black and pink) becomes spicy and herbal. Then we travel (not just to a place) but in time to the roaring “peace and love” 60´ with a molecule that I have never heard before called Diviniris that brings iris, vanilla and leathery touches to the equation to result in an ultra-sensual sweetness of the Sulawesi Island. What a travel that Emilie Coppermann takes us! I live in Spain, EU.

  • Oh, patchouli! Used to avoid it- I’ve smelled it too much on Haight street in San Francisco.
    Pachouli by the sea seems to go on a different direction. I’d love to try it. I’d love to fall in love with patchouli.

    I live in Portugal

  • I enjoyed remembering Yes and their music. The notes of patchouli, pink peppercorn leaf and incense is drawing me in. Thanks for another awesome review and draw. Mich USA

  • Creating a scent inspired by music is one of my favorite things! Yes’ music takes you on a journey. I distinctly remember the first time I heard “Heart of the Sunrise” which took me from a hyper-realistic almost uncomfortable cacophony of sounds to a watercolor wash of feeling like the window had been opened, the sun come out. It still makes me feel that way when I hear it. This fragrance sounds like it takes that raised note of patchouli and takes it down somewhere breezy and soft with vanilla and iris. I am so intrigued and would love to try it! And it’s so cool to feature a band everyone should know for their music which influenced so many. In Texas.

  • Mandarin, patchouli and pepper… such a great fragrance this must be! My favorite part of the day is dawn, I love waking up early and watch the sunrise.
    I would surely love this fragrance.
    USA here.

  • Oh! The song, and such a great interpretation from Emilie Coppermann’s olfactory. Lovely notes combination. From EU.

  • Pepper, patchouli and incense sounds lovely. Yes is such an intriguing and talented band…exceptional musicians. What a lovely inspiration!

  • foreverscents says:

    I enjoyed listening to “The Revealing Science of God (Dance with Dawn)” as I thought about my comment for Emmanuelle’s review. I can imagine all the strange trips people must have been on in the 70s as they listened to this masterpiece. I love patchouli, even the oily headshop variety. Here, the fizzy and tangy facets of patchouli sound interesting, especially combined with mandarin and peppercorn notes.
    I live in the USA.

  • wandering_nose says:

    Emmanuelle has done a great job with the imagery and intertwining the fragrance notes with musical notes. Progressive rock happens to be in the top three of my preferred and beloved musical genres so imagining the feel of the 60s and 70s accompanied by a reinvented rendition of patchouli makes my head spin – in the best way possible. So grateful for the music, the amazing perfumer and the main note which I love the most of all. Thank you from the EU.

  • Great review! What peaked my interest about this fragrance review is that it was inspired by a specific song, “Dance With the Dawn”. Music and scents have such a lasting and profound effect on our senses and memory! The main note being patchouli only adds to my curiosity about this fragrance; patchouli was always my father’s favorite smell on women and men..and he passed his love for patchouli on to me. Thank you for the opportunity to possibly get my nose on this new release!
    Bonnie, U.S.A. Indiana

  • I love that header image! Really fun montage.

    I’m intrigued by a fragrance that doesn’t just employ patchouli skillfully, but also revels in it. I’m sure the pepper and incense notes are a natural fit, but the addition of seaside salt and driftwood strikes me as unusual and innovative, and the base on this one sounds wonderful. I’d love to try this. Thanks for the review, Emmanuelle.

    I’m in the midwest, USA.

  • Michael Prince says:

    I loved Emmanuelle’s review of The Different Company Dance of the Dawn. Symrise Master Perfumer Emilie Coppermann as well as owner and creative diirector Luc Gabriel have created a unique Patchouli based fragrance with spicy, citrus, and aromatic facets. Inspired by The Revealing Science of God (Dance with Dawn)”, a song by the legendary progressive rock band Yes from the 1973 released album “Tales from Typographic Oceans.” This sounds incredible. I am from the USA.

  • I would not have guessed from the name that this was an ode to patchouli, but this interpretation sounds pretty divine! I am definitely a patchouli fan and learning more about the song that inspired it and how the perfume was composed is always an interesting and insightful journey. I can’t wait to try it!
    I live in the USA. Thanks for the giveaway!

  • Emmanuelle Varron take on Dance of the Dawn made me think of making Blood Orange Crêpes Suzette with Pomegranate and Pink Peppercorn, and later on sharing them with my girlfriend while sitting on the warm water beaches of Sulawesi. The salty warm water , the Orange Crêpes Suzette , the overall delicious experience is how I imagine Dance of the Dawn would smell.
    My favorite The Different Company fragrance is Majaïna Sin
    Appreciate the review, and the giveaway campaign
    USA

  • Dance of the Dawn checks all the boxes, versatile and sophisticated fragrance I can wear all year round. I particularly like the woody , and floral heart, and balsamic sweetness in the base.
    From The Different Company De Bachmakov i enjoy a lot, and my girlfriend often wears Une Nuit Magnetique
    Thank you Emmanuelle Varron and Luc Gabriel
    USA

  • AdventurousFox says:

    Wow, I would never dream of a crossover between one of my favorite bands and a perfume. It would never even occur to me to compare prog rock to fragrance but the inspiration makes perfect sense. The evocative review made me so eager to try this perfume even though I’m not a huge fan of patchouli. I’d love to win a bottle! If not, I’ll make sure to try it in Jovoy during my Patis visit next week!

    Greetings from EU, Croatia!

  • Regis Monkton says:

    I’ve heard of this company, and I’ve been interested to try their fragrance releases. I like it that they use high-quality ingredients and that, at least some of, their fragrances are said to have good performance too. I like when Emmanuelle describes this fragrance as “punchy and flamboyant, the drydown is of an ultra-sensual sweetness”. I live in the U.S.A.

  • Jennifer Jamerson says:

    I have one patch fragrance and that’s Thierry Mugler’s Angel, the blue juice. I need more patchouli, please. The pink color makes me curious and I’m familiar with The Different Company but never owned anything from them. I hope this has a kick and a bit of funk to it. If it transports Emmanuelle back to the 60s-70s then it’s right up my alley.

    U.S.

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thanks for the great review Emmanuell.

    This is such a beautiful fragrance. I love how this review reframes the fragrance through the lens of this neat song, with patchouli as the lead singer and all the modulations of the scent through the notes as instruments. Of particular interest is the use of black pepper and driftwood to play around with the central not and bring some excitement to the fragrance.

    Cheers from WI, USA

  • I don’t know if I ever heard about Yes , the Dance of Dawn inspiration
    What strikes me about Emmanuelle Varron review is the complexity of the fragrance, it’s sweet, salty ,spicy and most of the ingredients do come from either from Indonesia, or Madagascar .Sophisticated fragrance with peculiar scent profile .
    My favorite The Different Company fragrance is Majaïna Sin
    Thank you for the opportunity
    USA

  • Phillip_Barkley says:

    Greetings everyone
    I like when brands are allowing perfumers to actually use their imagination, and later on the perfumers deliver.
    The reason why I like to win, is because of how innovative The Dance of Dawn is , with salty Sulawesi patchouli , hints of leather, spicy freshness and delicate vanilla .
    Thanks
    American living in Paris, France

  • In my opinion The Dance of the Dawn is fine example for avant-garde ,and really pleasing fragrance. I don’t think I’ve ever smelled anything like it , the scent is cozy yet adventurous, sweet yet salty, cold yet warm. The iris and patchouli are always nice additions , and I’m grateful the “hippie patchouli” is not used, but everything is smooth and cozy.
    I’m a fan of Aurore Nomade
    Thanks for the draw
    USA

  • Lovely review Emmanuelle! What sparks my interest based on Emmanuelle’s review is about how Dance of the Dawn highlights the many facets of patchouli. I am generally not a huge patchouli lover, but given how much people tend to really enjoy the note, I am very interested in a fragrance that can maybe show me aspects unknown of its personality. I look forward to challenging myself to find an aspect of patchouli I can fall in love with! I live in the US.