The Celtic name of oak is duir, meaning door. It was the native oak of California that inspired this completely natural perfume and opened the door (duir) way to my path in creating a plant fragrance brand.
“Q” Perfume Story
Devoted to the Coastal Live Oak and the first perfume in the California Series. Q is a unisex, "amber" based, natural perfume with the essence of the mighty oak, find more information about down below, under the heading PERFUME DETAILS.
ITEM DETAILS including MEASUREMENTS + MATERIALS
⚘ There are 5.8 grams of solid perfume, just over 0.2 ounces, in the round violet glass container which measures 1 and 3/8" x 1 and 1/8" deep.
⚘ The lid of the jar contains a deep, dark leafy green honey bee wax seal to denote the fragrance contained within and arrives with a set of small informational cards
⚘ Ready as a gift to oneself or someone you cherish and appreciate.
⚘ If you prefer minimal packaging, please leave me a note stating what you would like included.
⚘ This item is ready to give as a gift to your self or someone special. It's an altar to your essential nature.
⚘ The beeswax in the solid perfumes comes from a bee guardian I have vetted here in New Mexico who uses non-invasive practices, and allows the girls to bee. Read more about true bee guardianship at my journal where I have lots of posts from my journey with them -> https://journal.illuminatedperfume.com/search?q=bees
⚘ The dark, almost black, violet glass protects the solid perfume, store in a cool, dark space with the lid on tightly to prolong the vitality of the scent and complexity of notes in the fragrance.
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BOTANICAL PERFUME
⚘ In the same tradition of the gourmet artisan culinary arts, I make these nature fragrances by hand using the highest quality natural raw materials. All these perfumes are made with essential oils, co2 extracts, absolutes and my very own plant infusions.
⚘ No synthetic, petroleum, isolate, phthalate, animal or paraben materials, completely cruelty free with no animal testing by me or my suppliers. I am a plant and honey bee advocate!
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FROM OUR CUSTOMERS
"Beautiful perfume that is subtle yet lasting."
"This fragrance will be perfect for my husband, an admirer of California oak trees. I am so happy to find your natural perfume shop!"
"Gorgeous! I love Q! Thank you Roxana for this unique perfume, the pretty packaging and the great communication!"
"Words don't do this fragrance justice. Intoxicating!" ~ Tracey
PERFUME DETAILS
The story of Q begins with an adventure in California native plants. A contractor attempted to build a three story mansion on the empty lot next to us that had seven native oaks. Besides organizing all the neighbors to attend neighborhood council meetings to protect the trees I engaged my art spirit. On the eve of Beltane I cut some leaves of one of the oaks and infused them for a perfume devoted to the tree. The intention was to save the trees and bring more awareness to these glorious majestic oaks which are native to California.
The trees have been saved and now I make illuminated perfumes with a mission to restore our oneness with the natural world and own essential nature.
The synergy of essences is completely botanical with main notes of resin, wood, smoke and citrus. Layer this solid over or under your Q liquid perfume to extend the lasting performance.
⚘ Fragrance families: Wood, amber, subtle chypre
⚘ Mood: The strength of the earth. The potential of the universe.
On my skin the perfume lingers for up to 12 hours, however I don’t use any other scented products to compete with the aroma.
This fragrance defies genres as a unisex perfumes for both men and women.
Enjoy, bee happy, anoint yourself often and share the botanical way of perfumery!
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