Sorce Ephemera | Fragrance Samples UK

Fragrance Sample (1ml / 2ml / 5ml / 10ml) 100% genuine fragrance decanted into a UV-sterilised glass atomiser. Overview Fragrance Family: Atmospheric Gourmand Concentration: Extrait de Parfum Style: Autumnal, cosy, nostalgic, earthy, sweet, atmospheric Best For: Cosy days, autumn walks, relaxed evenings, seasonal occasions Season: Autumn, winter, and cooler spring days Fragrance Notes Notes: Fresh Carved Pumpkin, Brown Sugar, Notebook Paper, Black Soil, Acorns, Vanilla Absolute, Cashmere, Milky Musk What It Smells Like Ephemera opens with the surprisingly fresh, greenish scent of freshly carved pumpkin rather than the spiced pumpkin-pie accord often found in autumn fragrances. The effect is earthy and slightly watery, evoking the inside of a pumpkin just after it has been cut open. Reviews consistently note that the pumpkin is not particularly spicy or dessert-like. As it develops, brown sugar brings a gentle sweetness while the unusual combination of notebook paper, acorns and black soil gives the fragrance its atmospheric character. The paper adds a dry, slightly woody quality, while the acorn and soil accords provide a subtle earthy and nutty undertone. Rather than becoming a heavy gourmand, the sweetness remains balanced by these more tactile autumnal notes. In the dry down, vanilla absolute, cashmere and milky musk soften the composition into something creamy, smooth and comforting. The earthiness remains in the background, while the pumpkin and sugar become more blended into the soft vanilla-musk base. Some wearers describe the dry down as gently lactonic and reminiscent of marshmallow, while others find the paper and earthy elements remain noticeable. Overall, the fragrance feels like a nostalgic autumn afternoon captured in perfume, freshly carved pumpkin, sweetened paper, acorns and earth wrapped in soft cashmere, vanilla and milky musk. It is gourmand without smelling like a dessert and atmospheric without becoming excessively earthy. View our full collection of genuine Sorce fragrance samples