Winter 24
A rose in December is a startling sight - as though a fragment of summer has appeared, fully formed, in the heart of winter.
This image stemmed from a favourite poem, ‘Snow’ by Louis MacNeice. A winter scene that balances a few simple, sensual details: the bubbling fire, the tangerine, the bay window and, of course, the snow and the roses. For Winter 24, we wondered if we could bring this scene to life.
As the poem layers images, we layered scents. First the central rose/snow accord. For this we landed on Rose de Mai, a pink bloom picked only in May. The petals are gathered at dawn, before they can be bruised by the sun. The resulting absolute* is incredible - floral, dewy, a touch of wood, honey-sweet and airy.
To temper the warmth of the rose we experimented with cool, herbaceous notes - peppermint, eucalyptus, tarragon, rosemary. These have a direct cooling effect on the nose and at once placed our rose in a different landscape.
We were still lacking the powdery softness of snow. After much searching we found it in palmarosa, a relative of lemongrass that nonetheless carries distinctively rosy facets and gestures to the light texture of freshest snow.
We then brought in sweet orange, lemon and bergamot, their citrus notes balancing the rose with a little sharpness. Sweet orange in particular has that scent that comes when you break into the skin of a tangerine, lingering for hours on your fingertips.
For the finishing touch, we wanted to capture the fire and the poem’s celebratory tone. This came with the spiced, wintry scents of clove, juniper and balsam fir. They brought richness to the blend, and heat, like something warm cupped in the palm of your hand.
*An absolute is the most aromatic form of natural oils, obtained from petals or plants by solvent extraction.
I just wanted to compliment you all on the winter box. Theresa fragrance is fantastic! I would bathe in it if I could! It smells heavenly! The artwork is also gorgeous. This box was a home run! Thank you!
I adore my Winter 24, it changes throughout the day, it’s subtle and seductive, so glad to have it. And the tile that you sent with is have a dove on it which is the meaning of my name.
Just joined the ledger and received my Winter 24 today. It is such a beautiful, fresh, and refined scent! I love rose scents, but the citrus and aromatic accord makes this one particularly appealing to me!
I'm loving the brand, I just got mine and I'm obsessed with the scent... I can't wait for more scents surprise for these coming seasons
I literally cannot get over this perfume. It's soft, but fresh. It's light and airy. Think if a woodland fairy was dancing amongst the fog on a winter morning. THIS IS THAT PERFUME. Like, holy cow, I'm in love. Also, this is my first purchase from this company. I cannot WAIT what the spring one will be like.
I'm so happy with this fragrance, which is my first bottle from you. Sometimes I even wear it at home when I'm not going anywhere. So looking forward to future seasonal scents!
I absolutely ADORE this. And I’m also so thrilled that we are savouring the current rather than rushing to the next thing. I am SO eager to see what’s in store for spring 24 but I’m also so happy to be using and loving my winter 24.. after all, I am myself a cold rose.
Just received mine… So excited to actually dawn it along with my garments… I love how the various notes unlayer themselves the longer it traverses your body… overjoyed
This is my second bottle since joining the ledger. I love everything about this company. LOVE receiving unique, small batch perfume in the mail, along with tea, art, podcasts, film. I look forward to every solstice and equinox now (even more than before)!
I just received my bottle yesterday and I love the scent. What stood out for me most was the balsam, cedar, and vetiver. I could sense a bit of the rose but not overpowering. I love anything citrus but my nose didn’t pick that up. It’s a perfect winter perfume. It must be due to the natural ingredients. I’m so glad I found this company!
I love the idea of celebrating individual petals. Their work in unison — the rose, is a beauty but only possible through the detail, direction and nuance of each unique petal.
Wow. I didn’t think I was going to like it based on a quick test but decided to give it a day on skin and… mind blown. It’s STUNNING. It lasted all day. I put it on at 8am this morning and it’s 9:30pm and I can still smell it. It’s beautiful. The layers are amazing. Thank you for this incredible scent. My first Ffern scent is 100% a winner!
Love Winter 24. Loving this whole Ffern experience actually starting with my 1st bottle of Summer 23. Wasn’t a fan of Autumn 23, but loved that I was able to exchange it for Autumn 22 which I adore. Winter 24 is so delicious, it really is as delicate + crisp as a winter rose. Enjoying this season and excited to see what’s created for Spring 24
Love Winter 24! So incredibly beautiful! Yesterday my young nephew said to, “you smell like nature with a little bit of flowers.” Made me so happy! Thank you!
I received my first Ffern perfume today and it’s absolutely beautiful. Initially quite herby, then the lemon came through and now, an hour later, it’s settled as a beautiful (but not sickly) rose. I’m so excited to have found you! I can’t bear the synthetic smells of normal perfumes anymore; this first scent of yours is pure and divine.
This is my very first Ffern bottle and I’m totally hooked. This scent evokes a Winter Fairytale, sparkling frost with baby pink rose hues and a Snow Queen who smells just like this.
My husband is a fan of all the notes described and he loved it as soon as I spritzed it on. Personally I could smell the rose right away. It’s a cold yet romantic perfume, elegantly enhancing the vibe we have here in our mountain wonderland. Though it may be the only one I ever own, you’ve made me a fan of rose perfume.
Received my first perfume today! I was completely surprised by the beauty of it. The scent is divine. The poem, the packaging, everything was so special. I feel so fortunate to have discovered Ffern. I’ve been searching for an organic, natural perfume for a very long time. This is absolute perfection in every way. Thank you.
Besides the heavenly scent, I cannot believe how beautiful the entire ensemble was this season - the artwork, the rose on the back, it was such a treat to receive - a true Christmas gift to myself! Thank you!
It almost makes me emotional how lovely and unique it is. It is art. And to know it is made with authentic ingredients found in nature makes it a sacred, worshipful experience, thanking and praising the Creator for such special treats as this, all woven into creation for our joy. You all have outdone yourselves!
I love Ffern. The fragrances are amazing and it’s always interesting to see what the next fragrance will be. They have such a clever way with scents. I was sceptical about the winter fragrance as I’m not that keen on rose but the mix of citrus and woody notes keeps it from being cloying. It’s lovely! Looking forward to the next one!
Winter scent was romantic poetry of yesteryear. You’re transported to an abundant rose garden with other flowers backing up. With the dew drop freshness of the morning. It is lovely.
The whole experience of Ffern is lovely. I’m enjoying the seasonal podcasts and the connection of the perfume to scents of the season. It’s a great experience and the perfumes I have received so far are fantastic.
I just love Ffern, it's such a special, stand out brand and I love the seasonal deliveries. The fragrances are intricate, delicate and beautiful and the presentation is stunning. Highly recommend.
Exquisite fragrances, organically and beautifully packaged! I love this brand. There dedication and attention to detail in every release is astounding ! I highly recommend them!
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