cabreuva

“The challenge was to create the feel of concrete, asphalt and metallic surroundings using natural aromatics only”, says Ms. Sender, who used Haitian vetiver, cabreuva oil, French Cassie and Oleander to create the feel of metal, wet wood and concrete.

Hanami: New Perfume from Ayala Moriel Ayala Sender 2009

“The challenge was to create the feel of concrete, asphalt and metallic surroundings using natural aromatics only”, says Ms. Sender, who used Haitian vetiver, cabreuva oil, French Cassie and Oleander to create the feel of metal, wet wood and concrete.

Archive 2009-04-01 Ayala Sender 2009

Rosewood seemed too lighthearted for what I was looking to achieve, so I stuck to the guiacwood and cabreuva and added Virginian cedarwood to the top notes, to accentuate the smoky elements I was trying to play up.

Gaucho’s Journey Part 2: Premature Steps Ayala Sender 2008

Rosewood seemed too lighthearted for what I was looking to achieve, so I stuck to the guiacwood and cabreuva and added Virginian cedarwood to the top notes, to accentuate the smoky elements I was trying to play up.

Archive 2008-03-01 Ayala Sender 2008

A similar feel comes from Atlas cedarwood and cabreuva oils, only with the added florally of rose.

Rosy Surprises Ayala Sender 2007

A similar feel comes from Atlas cedarwood and cabreuva oils, only with the added florally of rose.

Archive 2007-07-01 Ayala Sender 2007

While orris and guiacwood have the oily, skin-like and powdery qualities on their own – notes such as mimosa, cassie, cabreuva and rosewood are more often used either as a theme or as a supporting note in a floral composition.

Archive 2006-03-01 Ayala Sender 2006

When I smell cabreuva, I feel as if it gently rinses my brain with water… It feels clear and clean, and strangely soft and warm all at once.

Archive 2006-03-01 Ayala Sender 2006