Discover another side to the oft under appreciated patchouli with CB I Hate Perfume Patchouli EMPIRE, a more natural & complex version of the aromatic note. Christopher Brosius reveals an astonishingly rich & beautiful facet of patchouli, inspired by the Recency era of the early nineteenth century. The fashionable cashmere shawls worn by Empress Josephine arrived in Europe rolled in patchouli leaves. This protected the delicate fabric from being devoured by moths on the long sea voyage from India. The scent of the leaves was so pervasive that for a long time afterward, the delicate & distinctive exotic fragrance still wafted from the fabric.... The inspiration for Patchouli EMPIRE is that subtle scent the Empress Josephine might have smelled when she first opened a teak box of cashmere shawls sent to her from India... The scent Patchouli EMPIRE is a completely natural blend of five patchoulis from across the Indian Ocean set in a foundation of warm rare woods. There is the faintest hint of Indian black pepper. Because it is entirely natural, the effect when you wear Patchouli EMPIRE is rich & warm but subtle & ever changing. ...

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. ...

Experience the vitality & majestic beauty of an old grape arbour with CB I Hate Perfume Under the Arbor, a fragrance inspired by Christopher Brosius' childhood. Grape Leaf is a scent that reminds Brosius of some of the most picturesque places that he has visited in California, Italy & France. But mostly it reminds him of the old grape arbour that grew in the yard of the house where he lived as a child. He loved the sensory experience of the space so much that it became a much coveted place to simply sit & be. Brosius loved to sit under the arbour on a summer day, quietly reading his favourite book & curling his toes in the cool moss... The scent This is the scent of crushed grape leaves, weathered wood, green moss & cool earth. ...

The scent of freshly fallen snow is one of the most captivating smells you can imagine; CB I Hate Perfume Walking in the Air captures this elusive fragrance. A spritz of Walking in the Air will transport you into the enchanted world of the Nutcracker, or to Narnia in the winter. Perhaps youll travel to nostalgic childhood snow days
- such is the magic of Walking in the Air. It is the scent to embrace when you find yourself longing for the serenity & grace of a pristine snow scene. For this scent, Christopher Brosius captures the inimitable scent of newly fallen snow, pure & simple.
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Winter 1972 is a winter scent that contains no cinnamon or spices. It is the scent of snow & frozen earth, a nostalgic reimagining of a starlit winter night. CB I Hate Perfume founder Christopher Brosius remembers sitting alone at night in a field in December, a night when he was much younger. There were no tracks in the fresh snow other than his own & no sound but his own breath. The air was perfectly clear & nothing was visible except the small cloud of my own breath between me & the infinite stars. I can remember nothing in my life so beautiful as the sight of the sky that winter night
- CB. He can clearly recall the scent of that winter air. It was the blue frozen scent of fresh snow & silver stars. It was the sleeping scent of spring now frozen beneath the snow. Winter is still like that for Christopher Brosius. It is a time to rest, a time to remember & to look forward. Winter is a quiet time to watch the stars & have hope. The scent A field of untouched new fallen snow, hand knit woollen mittens covered with frost, a hint of frozen forest & sleeping earth...
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Elegance defined. Both warm & sheer, this floral-woody scent sparkles with pale woods & rare flowers. A linen wrap draped around your body, a natural second skin that becomes you. Gentle, comforting & unique, the 1881 scent is based around the 'fleur de lin' (linen flower), Nino Cerruti's signature note. Top Notes: Mimose, Iris, violet, Freesia Heart Notes: Coriander, Tuberose, Chamomile, Galbanum. Base Notes: Sandalwood, Amber, Musk, Vanilla. ...

Elegance defined. Both warm & sheer, this floral-woody scent sparkles with pale woods & rare flowers. A linen wrap draped around your body, a natural second skin that becomes you. Gentle, comforting & unique, the 1881 scent is based around the 'fleur de lin' (linen flower), Nino Cerruti's signature note. Top Notes: Mimose, Iris, violet, Freesia Heart Notes: Coriander, Tuberose, Chamomile, Galbanum. Base Notes: Sandalwood, Amber, Musk, Vanilla. ...