Kiyoti

Details

Inspired by

Kristin Hersh

Fragrance Formula

Botanical

Scent Families

Green, Spicy, Woody

Top Notes

Bergamot, Galangal, Ginger, Yuzu

Middle Notes

Chrysanthemum, Coconut, Gardenia, Green Tea, Jasmine, Lotus, Orange Blossom

Base Notes

Amber, Benzoin, Guaïacwood, Hiba, Hinoki, Nutmeg, Oud, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Spikenard

Fragrance Story

I was living in New York City when Kristin’s album Sky Motel was released. I bought the CD at the Virgin Megastore, walked across the street to Union Square Park, and made sure the batteries in my Discman were fresh for repeated plays. As I sat on the bench in the park I was teleported somewhere new and unexpected. Her voice was both honed and delicate, the guitar chords warm and bright. I returned to Virgin Megastore and bought the remaining discography of Kristin’s solo work. Her Strings EP contains a song written by her father: “Uncle June and Aunt Kiyoti.” I hold Kristin’s work with the deepest reverence, yet her father’s song is the one I always return to.

Ingredients

Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), Water (Aqua), Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Benzyl Alcohol, Eugenol

Allergy notice

Contains coconut

California Proposition 65 warning

This perfume can expose you to beta-Myrcene (β-Myrcene), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. Learn more