Olfactory Digressions: Avet (Limited Edition)
AVET is a foray into the Pyrenees mountains in winter. It captures the excitement of touching the first snow and getting lost in the clean forests of spruce, juniper and holly. But also that well-earned break, in the heat of a fireplace, wrapped in blankets, while someone prepares some cups of hot chocolate and Glühwein.
From Bravanariz
AVET takes us by the hand, first, through a high mountain forest, resinous and balsamic, breathing pure and fresh air, with that sweet touch of fertile earth, rich in humus. Afterwards it invites us to retreat, next to the fire, with a steaming infusion of herbs and cloves in our hands, where we can tell a thousand stories and feel cocooned, welcomed, at home. AVET is the warm and familiar embrace of winter nature. Surprising and paradoxical, but above all kind. It is the perfect perfume to make winter one of the best seasons of the year, an aromatic journey full of good memories in connection with yourself, your loved ones and nature.
About ESSAIS/Olfactory Digressions
ESSAIS/Olfactory Digressions is the creative space for Ernesto Collado, head perfumer and founder of the brand. Taking the most surprising directions or simply inspired by a particular landscape, he attempts to fix in a formula the spontaneity, richness and complexity easily created by nature. As any fiction, it will never overcome reality, but it can be lifted with the help of imagination.
ESSAIS are more poetic and abstract and less figurative. More artificial in the original sense of the word (from the Latin artificialis, made with art) but still 100% natural.
Notes
fir, lavender, clove, bergamot, oakmoss
Limited Edition
January 2024 limited edition release of 60 bottles worldwide. We have a small tester in the store but are not able to sell samples.
*Important* FYI
This is an Olfactory Digression. It does not comply with IFRA regulations, so is not necessarily recommended for topical use. It is recommended that you try it on a small patch of skin first.
Fulfillment & Shipping
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| Order type | Shipping Method |
Cost |
| Sample-only Orders (including Sample Sets) | USPS Ground Advantage* | $5 |
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Standard Shipping (orders under $75) |
USPS Ground Advantage* or UPS Ground (depending on destination) | $10 |
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USPS Ground Advantage* or UPS Ground (depending on destination) |
$0 |
| 3-Day Shipping | UPS 3-Day Service |
Variable |
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Complimentary Samples
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