Fumerie Parfumerie

Ummagumma

Ummagumma continues to be one of our staff favorites here at Fumerie, and we clearly aren’t alone given the fact that Bruno Fazzolari recently announced that a flanker of Ummagumma (Ummagumma Extra) is imminent. This may not be the “safest” gift option on this list, but in the rare event you’re shopping for someone who loves chocolate perfumes- look no further!

Nose Dive

Support local artists! Local author, artist, and perfumer Catherine Haley Epstein’s self-published work is a must-read for newcomers and enthusiasts alike. Her way of approaching olfactive curiosity is sure to broaden any mind’s reaction to scent. Be sure to consider her excellent Carnet candles as well!

Korrigan

Lubin’s Korrigan is one of those “if you know, you know” fragrances in the niche community. Lubin itself could be referred to this way. Korrigan offers a pioneering milky texture and novel use of whiskey, saffron, and oud. It is also a testament to how hard it may be to find truly legendary fragrances via online discourse. Lubin is the oldest brand we carry, and lit the way for a lot of what is considered niche perfume today.

Last Season

There have been a great many folks who have concluded a very lengthy scent-search journey by way of Last Season. This mossy beauty is not for everyone, but it is for those who have long been in search of a witchy, deep-forest, bog, old-growth, or decayed pine forest fragrance that have tried many and still want more.

Imaginary Authors Complete Works Set

Local legends Imaginary Authors have released quite a few discovery sets - each with it’s own theme. For the discerning completionist or committed explorer in your life The Complete Works set is the way to go. Offering everything currently available from the brand, in stunning packaging full of artful surprises, it’s an easy and impressive gift choice!

Slowdive

We’re lucky enough to boast a few truly outstanding honey fragrances, but Slowdive is generally our consensus favorite. Offering an almost caramelized version of a honey scent, Slowdive is also comprised of 100% natural materials- just like the rest of Hiram Green’s fragrances. Slowdive is also unique in how it achieves its honey accord- by way of some surprising white florals like tuberose!

Pelagos

Pelagos remains a marvel among modern irises, a daring take on the concept of a marine fragrance, and (to our noses) one of the most unique takes on the aesthetic of a Fougère ever. All of Dusita’s special edition fragrances come in stunning wooden boxes lined with fabric, making them excellent gifts (especially for fragrance collectors). The other special edition Dusita we carry, Mélodie de l'Amour, is also presented with the same opulence, but with a focus on every imaginable white floral in full force. They are both absolute masterpieces.

Héliodose

Marlou is a very special brand, with an intention plainly centered on challenging the conventions and concepts of “wearability” and cleanliness in fragrance. Their four flagship fragrances were solidly focused on animalic musks and lived-in skin scents unlinke any others on the market. Héliodose remains true to Marlou’s roots, but layers in these aspects so subtly and elegantly that no one would call it musky or dirty (though it may be too floral for some). Perfect for fans of luscious, inventively used, jasmine.

Sanctuaria

La Boticá is one of the most underrated brands we carry. Without a doubt, Sanctuaria has proven to be the surprise of the year, offering a severe departure from the styles of other fragrances from the line. This is the smoky gourmand we didn’t know we needed; a rare and mystifying find, and a dire masterpiece.

Musc Moschus

Visitors to our boutique may be a bit ahead of the curve compared to their online-shopping counterparts when it comes to the painfully underrated Rania J’s Musc Moschus. The sheer amount of joy we have seen this fragrance bring to folks is truly remarkable. Perfect for lovers of balanced sweetness; spun sugar for adults, creamy delicious textures, and elegant silage define this stunning fragrance.

Biblioscents

Scented bookmarks, with essential oils chosen by the world-renowned purveyor of fine oils, teacher of natural perfumer, and revered author Mandy Aftel? Seems like a pretty safe gift idea to us! In particular, any fragrance lover or reading enthusiast could never turn their noses up at Biblioscents! You can also click here to explore some of Mandy’s other books and wares!

Manuel Mathieu Archipel Set

Manuel Mathieu is by far the youngest brand in our curation. After releasing just this summer, all three fragrances from Manuel Mathieu’s premier collection are presented in this gift box, in high-quality 5ml travel sprays with stunning packaging. Yet another example of our commitment to championing underrated works with unique perspectives and a commitment to quality execution- be the first to show the fragrance lover in your life Manuel Mathieu with this excellent set.

Bengale Rouge

Tried and true (also, we should mention, not technically vegan) Bengale Rouge has been a shop favorite for years now. To many, Bengale Rouge is the Winter fragrance- and you won’t catch us arguing with that sentiment. Often likened in its opening moments to an excellent Old Fashioned cocktail, this complex and robust resinous wonder unfolds with layers of spice and incense. Ask the next person over from you at our bar, and they will say this is our standout honey fragrance. Ask the neighbor on your other side, and you might find it is their favorite myrrh. Overall, as a sum of its parts, it is simply sheer delight.

Pistachio Haiku

Pistachio has been a note we are very picky about here at Fumerie. Pistachio Haiku is our favorite amongst the many we have sampled. The pistachio itself is realistic, dry, and not as sweet as many of the others. However, it is the surprising depth of its resinous dry-down that keeps us coming back for more.

Xyrena Fragrances

If your holiday shopping list includes a fan of horror, camp, pop culture, or fun, then Xyrena could make for an easy pleasant surprise. Packaged in their proprietary “XHS” clamshells, even the aesthetic of unboxing these excellently-retro mirrors the experience of opening a vintage VHS case. Explore their Cinematic Scent Archive™ series, or flagship pop-culture themed fragrances today!

Tihota

Is someone in your life searching for the perfect, realistic, no-nonsense, vanilla bean-foscused vanilla fragrance? Chances are the answer to this question is ‘yes’ in our recent experience. Crafted by world-renowned master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, but from lesser-known (and previously limited-run) brand Indult, Tihota is exactly what it claims to be. Exceptional. True. Vanilla.

L’Air du Désert Marocain Noir

Andy Tauer has been a well-known self-taught perfumer longer than most folks that can claim the same title. 20 years ago he burst onto the scene in a big way when he release L'Air du Désert Marocain, which also has its 2016 cousin in Au Cœur du Désert. Now, to commemorate Marocain’s 20th anniversary, he has graced us with this most exceptional flanker. This is a must gift for fans of either previous version, or of Andy’s work in general.

Montabaco Series

Pictured here is the back of a bottle of Montabaco Aruba, showcasing the stunning beauty of the extremely limited-edition fragrances from renowned brand Ormonde Jayne. We are deeply honored to be among the very few shops in America even allowed to carry these elegant fragrances, each one a take on the beloved Montabaco. Explore Cuba, Aruba, and Rio respectively to see if one (or more) of the three are the perfect gift for the committed fragrance collector in your life.