The tale of the narcissus flower is the impetus behind this complex & infinitely beautiful fragrance from Christopher Brosius. CB I Hate Perfume M1 Narcissus is a scent that draws the hidden secrets from the heart of the bloom, revealing the true power of spring. The legend of the bloom is multifaceted. One tale depicts the beautiful man destroyed by vanity, leaning lower & lower still to his reflection in the water until he is lost forever. Another says that the narcissus represents the eye, & everyone knows that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Looking into anothers eye was to know that person truly
- a dangerous pursuit. But what is the link from man to flower to eye? Vanity is too simple an answer. The narcissus is one of the first spring flowers
- there is no mistaking this significance in myth. Spring is a time of transformation. The time of contemplation is over & the world changes. Something is lost
- this is inevitable
- but something greater is gained. We are changed & are the wiser for it. The scent The scent of narcissus, clean running water over mossy stones, the wind gently blowing through green leaves...



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CB I Hate Perfume M3 November is another of Christopher Brosius scents that is inspired by literature. It is a fragrance that draws its spirit from a melancholy story from Tove Jansson, one with emotional themes that Brosius could not fully comprehend as a child. The story details a group who come together unexpectedly to a house in a valley by the sea. The group have fond memories of the house at summertime, a place where those summer months are whiled away in a haze of kindness & love. The house in November is an entirely different place: an abandoned shell that is dark & musty, just like the chilly & rainy valley. The darkness & the decay of that November tale stayed with him through to adulthood, & shaped his experience of that month for many years to come. Many years later, Brosius revisited the book & found it to be a fascinating character study, & quite a subject to tackle in a childrens book. It is a story of affect over effect, & Brosius has since learned to embrace November & find comfort in the beauty of decay. November is a time of great change; of anticipation for the coming snow, & the warmth of family & friends. The longing for green grass & the sight of fireflies twinkling in the woods is a distant dream, but the allure of pumpkin pie, bonfires & golden apples are a welcome alternative. The scent Pumpkin pie, fallen apples, bonfire, wood smoke, dried grass, fallen leaves, wet branches, damp moss, chanterelle mushrooms & a hint of pine forest. ...

CB I Hate Perfume M4 A Room With a View is an evocative fragrance inspired by a passage from Christopher Brosius' favourite novel of the same name. Towards the end of Chapter Six, some incredible imagery occurs: ' She did not answer. From her feet the ground sloped sharply into view, & violets ran down in rivulets & streams & cataracts, irrigating the hillside with blue, eddying round the tree stems, collecting into pools in the hollows, covering the grass with spots of azure foam. But never again were they in such profusion; this terrace was the well-head, the primal source whence beauty gushed out to water the earth. Standing at its brink, like a swimmer who prepares, was the good man. But he was not the good man that she had expected, & he was alone. George had turned at the sound of her arrival. For a moment he contemplated her, as one who had fallen out of heaven. He saw radiant joy in her face, he saw the flowers beat against her dress in blue waves. The bushes above them closed. He stepped quickly forward & kissed her.' This beautiful prose delivers the perfect recipe for an equally beautiful fragrance: a deluge of violets, greenery & earth. Christopher Brosius perfectly portrays the wonder of the moment, one where one simple moment can transform an entire life. The scent It is the scent of the hills above Florence
- the vineyards, the wild grass, the finocchio, the hot dusty Florentine earth. & of course, a torrent of violets...
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Inspired by the last of Jean Cocteaus films, the surreal Le Testament d Orphee, CB I Hate Perfume M5 Where We Are There Is No Here
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Mr Hulot's Holiday is a nostalgic reimagining of the 1953 French film of the same name. The delicious scent of a vintage holiday., ' Mr Hulot's Holiday is one of my favourite films. It is beautifully photographed & perfectly charming & funny. It too is a perfect vacation & I encourage you to watch it at once. Pay attention to the gorgeous clouds & the beautiful shots of the Mediterranean.'
- CB CB I Hate Perfume's founder Christopher Brosius considers Mr Hulot & himself to have much in common. Both rather shy & tall with a tendency to stumble, they also share a deep-rooted love of the sea. The sound of the waves rolling on the beach, the feel of the sand crunching under the bum while gazing out across the deep blue water, the smell of the air & the driftwood. This is a perfect vacation, & Mr Hulot's Holiday is the perfect vacation perfume. The scent: The salty breath of the breeze off the Mediterranean, driftwood, rocks covered with seaweed & the smell of old leather suitcases.
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CB I Hate Perfume Revelation is a primal & organic scent that reveals the secrets of the fig tree. The addictive & woody aroma is made up of a blend of fig leaves & twigs blended with honey & a touch of spice. It begins with a crisp green scent that gently warms on the skin, creating a sensual & glowing facet that is as vital as the tree itself. The scent Fig leaves & twigs blended with honey & a touch of spice. The perfume is based on a rich warm blend of cedarwood, cypress wood, amber & labdanum. ...

A tea scent, but not as you know it. This complex blend evokes a cup of smoked black Russian Caravan tea, delicate yet dark & wonderfully reassuring. CB I Hate Perfume founder Christopher Brosius loves tea, for there is nothing more comforting than a steaming hot brew. Russian Caravan Tea is a scent inspired Christopher Brosius's visits to his friend Barrie has a lovely house in the English countryside. A comfortable house packed full of various curiosities & the most fascinating books. Barrie also makes a wonderful cup of tea. One of his favourites is a Russian Caravan Tea he found somewhere in his travels. It's dark, smoky & just the thing to sip when you're tired or cranky. There's nothing nicer than sitting by his fire with a good book drinking a pot of Russian Caravan. The scent: Smoked black Indian tea, bergamot & the hint of shelves full of old books. ...

CB I Hate Perfume Tea/ Rose is the antithesis to everything you thought you knew about a rose perfume. Christopher Brosius invites you to try a real rose perfume, a scent that is more complex, & more resounding than the synthetic floral scents that saturate the fragrance market. 'I confess I sometimes play a rather sneaky trick on my clients who tell me they 'hate' rose perfume. I dip a blotter into a bottle & say. 'OK tell me what you think of this flower.' ' Wonderful!' they say when they've sniffed. ' Really beautiful! What flower is it??'' Rose. Pure authentic real live absolute rose' I tell them with a bit of a grin as I watch the look of astonishment bloom on their faces. Talk about a reality check...'
- Christopher Brosius. Nothing quite matches the scent of a real rose, & when married with the aromatic & smoky scent of Indian black tea, CB I Hate Perfume Tea/ Rose is made unforgettable. The scent I composed this classic scent with real tea (Indian black) & real Moroccan rose absolute (Rosa Damascena). What could be more simple or elegant...?
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Inspired by an enchanting children's story, CB I Hate Perfume The Fir Tree Perfume is the olfactory embodiment of a beautiful winter scene. Though the story is for children, it remains one of Christopher Brosius' very favourite tales. It transports him to the expanse of a fir grove, & the distinctly refreshing scent of the greenery. Whether its wood is stacked on sidewalks or next to the fire, Christopher cannot get enough of the invigorating scent of the fir tree. For this creation, he perfectly captures the scent of fir trees, both its greenery & its woods, along with a biting touch of frozen earth. ...

The secrets of a flower, no one really knows. CB I Hate Perfume To See A Flower is a celebration of the majesty of the spring bloom, a flower that has to be appreciated slowly & with fervour. Christopher Brosius created the scent in honour of a"e from prolific artist Georgia O' Keefe. It is a"e that struck a chord with the perfumer in him, for flowers are the tools of his trade, the strings to his bow: ' In a way, nobody sees a flower really, it is so small, we haven't time
- & to see takes time like to have a friend takes time.'
- Georgia O' Keefe Take the time to appreciate this scent. Let it envelop & inspire you, & let it help you to achieve greater things; just like a friend would. The scent Delicate spring flowers (hyacinth, daffodils, jonquils & crocuses), green shoots, wet dirt & a bit of moss.

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