J'essence Parfums

Not all gourmands are sugar bombs.
Some are softer - warmer, closer, more personal.
Autumn Adagio leans into comfort without the heaviness.
The kind of scent you wear for yourself.
Would you wear a softer gourmand?

I feel like perfume lovers tend to fall into one of these…

Layering and building different scent combinations depending on the mood.

Or...

Finding one scent that becomes part of who you are.

Which one are you?

J’essence Parfums is being built slowly and with intention. Focused on niche gourmand compositions that feel indulgent, layered, and personal.

Every Discovery Set sent out.
Every message about a favourite.
Every late night spent refining the details.

This is the beginning of a small-batch niche gourmand house in NZ.

Follow along as I build this from the floor up.

Which gourmand note always pulls you in: creamy vanilla, caramelised sugar, or spiced woods?

Deconstructing the myths in perfumery Part IV.
The true beauty of an Extrait de Parfum can’t be captured in a list of notes. They’re only the introduction - the real magic is the chemistry that unfolds on your skin.

Experience the masterfully composed notes of Apricot Andante.

Olfactory Profile:
• The Overture: Sun-ripened Fruity Notes, Juicy Apricot
• The Crescendo: Marshmallow Accord, Vanilla, Cashmere Wood
• The Resolution: Soft White Musk

Shop the collection at the link in bio.
La signature de l’âme.
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There are 2 types of perfume girls, there's no neutral answer.

Oversprayer girlies - I see you 🤍
Pulse point girls - I respect you 🤍

I just want to be smelled before I arrive.

Comfort you can wear.
Indulgence you live in.

Which one are you really?

Not all ‘natural’ ingredients are safe.

Artistry should never compromise safety. By blending precious naturals with IFRA-compliant, laboratory-perfected molecules, I ensure that every movement of my fragrances is not only sustainable, but beautifully safe for your skin.

​Experience the vibrant, ethical composition of Pink Sonata.

Olfactory Profile:
• ​The Overture: Juicy Strawberry, Crisp Apple, Bubble Gum Accord
• ​The Crescendo: Orange Blossom, Heliotrope, Magnolia
• ​The Resolution: Fluffy Marshmallow, Spun Sugar, Musk

Did you think natural always meant safer?

Shop the collection at the link in bio.
La signature de l’âme.

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Most people think projection is just “strong” or “soft.” But it’s more nuanced than that.

Some fragrances fill a room.
Some create a soft aura.
Some stay close… and are meant to be discovered.
(And yes… skin scents deserve more respect).
None is better, it just depends on your style.

If you’re not sure what suits you yet, that’s exactly why I made the discovery set.
So you can explore all four… on your own skin.

Which one are you?
Shout, float, or whisper?

True luxury is found in the dry-down. To create an Extrait de Parfum that lingers for hours without turning heavy or muddled, precision is essential.
Laboratory-perfected molecules form the structure - the “bones” - that give each composition its lasting resonance.
Experience the deep, unwavering rhythm of Ambre Caprice.

​Olfactory Profile
The Overture: Creamy Caramel, Whipped Vanilla
• ​The Crescendo: Vanilla Orchid, Soft Powder
• ​The Resolution: Vanilla Bean, Warm Amber, Sun-Kissed Skin Musk

​Shop the collection at the link in bio.
La signature de l’âme

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Summer Allegro feels like a softened memory of summer.

Peach blossom, magnolia, and honeysuckle open into a luminous heart of ripe peach and whipped cream - airy, not heavy.

It settles into warm vanilla and clean musk, like sunlight through soft linen.

Someone layered Almond Arietta with Sugar Interlude… and I can’t stop thinking about it.

Warm almond marzipan meets caramelised sugar cloud - like a boba tea shop in fragrance form.
Not a planned pairing. Just something that worked too well to ignore.

Try them together or wear them solo.
→ Shop the duo via link in bio.

Deconstructing the myths of 'natural vs synthetic' in the Olfactory Repertoire part I.

Experience the gourmand melody of
Strawberry Scherzo.

Olfactory Profile
• The Overture: Ripe Strawberry, Creamy Confection Accord
• ​The Crescendo: Fluffy Whipped Cream, Sandalwood
• ​The Resolution: Velvety Vanilla, Resinous Styrax

Shop the collection at the link in bio.
La signature de l’âme

Visual Artistry: A digital render of the Strawberry Scherzo forest.