Argan
The fruit of the Argan tree contains a nut, and the oil extracted from that nut is used for everything from dipping bread and dressing salads, as well as in cosmetics, skincare and haircare products. The Library of Fragrance Argan fragrance is a celebration of the fruit and the nut, resulting in a dry fruity…
Aloe Vera
If a green scent could murmur and purr, this one would. Aloe Vera is a light, almost transparent green fragrance, with a unique Aloe Vera twist that cannot easily be explained in words. Extracts from Aloe are widely used in cosmetics and alternative medicine, being marketed as variously having rejuvenating, healing, or soothing properties. There…
Bamboo
Sweet, fresh, Light and green. Bamboo regenerates itself eternally. The life span of a single bamboo is only about 20 years, but the grove stands forever. It is from the new, smaller shoots of the bamboo plant, very green with a light, fruity tone, that the delicate green scent of The Library of Fragrance Bamboo…
Basil
Sweet summer basil. Spicy, green, refreshing...everything a summer day could be asked for... It's not commonly known that basil originated in India. It was brought to the Mediterranean via the spice routes in ancient times. Basil spread to other parts of Asia, and became popular in the use of curries in Thailand, and in Italian…
Blue Spruce Shower Gel
The Library of Fragrance Blue Spruce is a very deep blue-green scent, powerful and enveloping. Enticing anytime, Blue Spruce is particularly well suited for winter. More complex than many other fragrances in The Library, but still linear, this evergreen and ozone scent delivers a true winter experience.
Bubbly
Tiny bubbles... ?? It captures the delicate scent of this bubbly white wine, with a hint of fruit, and maybe a bit more sweetness than Brut implies. Brut refers to the extremely dry quality of the wine, which means that the wine lacks residual sugar, or sweetness. Champagne, France, is home to the bottle beverage…
Cannabis Flower
At The Library of Fragrance, we do not involve ourselves with the politics, but with the beautiful scent of the Cannabis Flower. Slightly floral, slightly spicy, but unmistakably Cannabis, this fragrance has a deep and penetrating beauty. Cannabis is the most durable of the hemp plants, and it produces the toughest cloth, called `canvass.' Canvass…
Cannabis Flower Body Lotion
At The Library of Fragrance, we do not involve ourselves with the politics, but with the beautiful scent of the Cannabis Flower. Slightly floral, slightly spicy, but unmistakably Cannabis, this fragrance has a deep and penetrating beauty. Cannabis is the most durable of the hemp plants, and it produces the toughest cloth, called `canvass.' Canvass…
Cardamom
An intensely aromatic fragrance that is deep and resinous. The Library of Fragrance Cardamom is perfectly balanced and restrained so as to not overwhelm. It's completely natural construction adds both warmth and balance. Cardamom is one of the most expensive spices by weight, so it follows that this is one of the most expensive fragrance oils in…
Caribbean Sea
The Library of Fragrance Caribbean Sea is a light, bright ozone scent. It’s slightly green and floral undertones, seek to recreate the feeling of floating in the calm, warm, deep and blue-green Caribbean Ocean on a perfect spring day. The Caribbean Sea was an unknown body of water to Europe until 1492, when Christopher Columbus first…
Caribbean Sea Body Lotion
The Library of Fragrance Caribbean Sea is a light, bright ozone scent. It’s slightly green and floral undertones, seek to recreate the feeling of floating in the calm, warm, deep and blue-green Caribbean Ocean on a perfect spring day. The Caribbean Sea was an unknown body of water to Europe until 1492, when Christopher Columbus first…
Chipotle Pepper
The Library of Fragrance Chipotle Pepper develops with an earthy, but mild spiciness, representative of the heat and distinctive smokiness that has made Chipotle a favorite American flavor. The scent, however, is very clean and fresh, while retaining some of the spice. Interestingly enough, Chipotles are late season Jalapeño Peppers that are allowed to ripen…
Chipotle Pepper Shower Gel
The Library of Fragrance Chipotle Pepper develops with an earthy, but mild spiciness, representative of the heat and distinctive smokiness that has made Chipotle a favorite American flavor. The scent, however, is very clean and fresh, while retaining some of the spice. Interestingly enough, Chipotles are late season Jalapeño Peppers that are allowed to ripen…
Cranberry
Cranberries are one of only three fruits native to North America -- the other two are blueberries and Concord grapes. This tasty little berry was a staple in the diets of American Indians long before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. They used cranberry juice to dye their rugs and blankets a colorful red. And,…
Cuba
So close to America, yet so far away and exotic to most Americans – that contradiction made Cuba a perfect subject for the initial Destination Collection. And exotic is the perfect starting point for this fragrance. We focused on the rich, vibrant nightlife of Havana, warm, inviting and sensual, with lush notes of tobacco leaves,…
Cucumber
Cucumber is one of our original scents, and still one of our favorites. The cucumber is believed native to India, and evidence indicates that it has been cultivated in western Asia for 3,000 years. From India it spread to Greece and Italy, where the Romans were especially fond of the crop, and later into China.…
Daffodil
Daffodils come in many types and variations. We chose the Poeticus Daffodil for the heart of The Library of Fragrance Daffodil, creating a light, almost playful floral scent with hints of greenery. Very feminine and slightly sweet, Daffodil is in the tradition of other The Library of Fragrance florals that are inspired by the living…
Dust
Our universe is a very dusty place. Dust usually shows its presence by blocking out light emitted from stars or nebula behind it, sometimes creating the illusion of a horse's head or a sombrero hat. But nobody really knows what a typical interstellar dust grain looks like. By studying how dust absorbs, emits, and reflects…
Earthworm
The lowly earthworm has been called nature's Plow, for its ability to move and aerate soil, and nature's Fertilizer Plant for reasons that are, well, obvious. The worm's habitat is moist, humus rich soil. In dry weather it burrows deeper into the soil to avoid drying out, preferring an environment that is humid, moist and…
Flowering Tonka
Reminiscent of rich vanilla with touches of cinnamon, saffron, almond and clove, the journey of the humble Tonka bean into a staple of perfumery began in 1793, when cultivation of this native South American plant began in France as a tropical tree with beautiful purple flowers, each containing one wrinkled, black bean. Demeter's Flowering Tonka…
Fraser Fir
Our whole idea is to smell the trees for the forest. They each smell different, and very good. Fraser fir was named for John Fraser (1750-1811), a Scottish botanist who explored the southern Appalachian Mountains in the late 18th century. In many respects, Fraser fir and Balsam fir are quite similar, although the geographic ranges…
Freesia
While Freesia is a staple floral note in many designer perfumes, at The Library of Fragrance we have isolated Freesia so you can appreciate its delicate beauty by itself. Freesia is a member of the Iridaceae family and is native to South Africa. The flowers are available in Holland year-round with peak availability in March…
Freesia Body Lotion
While Freesia is a staple floral note in many designer perfumes, at The Library of Fragrance we have isolated Freesia so you can appreciate its delicate beauty by itself. Freesia is a member of the Iridaceae family and is native to South Africa. The flowers are available in Holland year-round with peak availability in March…
Giant Sequoia
Think BIG! A big, bold, fresh evergreen and woody fragrance capturing the unique scent of the majestic Giant Sequoia. These trees are generally considered the largest living organisms on earth. It is hard to be anything but awed in their presence. With Giant Sequoia from The Library of Fragrance, we have captured the scent of…
Giant Sequoia Body Lotion
Think BIG! A big, bold, fresh evergreen and woody fragrance capturing the unique scent of the majestic Giant Sequoia. These trees are generally considered the largest living organisms on earth. It is hard to be anything but awed in their presence. With Giant Sequoia from The Library of Fragrance, we have captured the scent of…
Golden Delicious Apple
In Greek mythology, "golden apples" were probably quinces, since the Golden Delicious and other similar colored apple cultivars were not available then. Thus, the tale of Hercules and the golden apples is probably a misnomer (Greeks often referred to tree fruits generically as "apples"). With Golden Delicious from The Library of Fragrance, you can create…
Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is actually a complex of coral reefs, shoals and islets off the northeastern coast of Australia. Many are dry, and others barely awash in water. Some of the islands are covered in coral sand. It is that unique aspect, the combination of the warm Pacific Ocean and the powdery, sweet-scented coral…
Hawaiian Vanilla
Cultivated on the Hamakua Coast on Big Island of Hawaii this unique orchid grows in the wealthiest soil on earth. Hawaiian heat, sweet rains and mild breezes transform Hawaiian Vanilla blossoms into the richest most aromatic vanilla beans in the world. The Library of Fragrance Hawaiian Vanilla is rich in the aromatic scent of the vanilla…
Honey
We think this scent is lick-able; just sex in a bottle. Sugary dripping nectar, the result of the love affair between blossoms and bees. There are hundreds of varieties all over the world and you can eat it straight from the honeycomb. Cave people ate it Spain. The ancient Egyptians loved and revered it. And…
Jasmine
Jasmine Jazzed The Library of Fragrance Jasmine is an exotic, sweet, warm floral bouquet. It is the experience of the living flowers picked on a beautiful spring night. Captivating and seductive, we’ve taken our original scent and made it even better.One of the flowers most valued by perfumers, and grown in Grasse, France, its mood-inducing scent…
Lavender
Lullaby and goodnight. This scent says chill out. Demeter's Lavender is powdery, soft and enveloping. Like most The Library of Fragrance florals, it is inspired by the living plant, and is not some reductive, perfumed version of Lavender. Lavender is a shrubby plant indigenous to the mountainous regions of the countries bordering the western half…
Leather
Is there anything as strangely addictive as the scent of leather? The link between perfume and leather goes back hundreds of years and is even said by some to have marked the beginning of modern perfumery as we know it, as leather tanneries started to use perfume materials to mask the unpleasant scent of leather…
Linen
The Library of Fragrance Linen is exactly what you expect - clean, crisp, sheer, transparent, and oh, so lovely. Think of the best crisp, linen sheets you ever experienced on a warm summer's eve. That is the experience we sought to capture here. Linen is actually one of the oldest textiles in the world, made through…
Liquorice
Mmmmm....candy, tell me more.........Well, I can tell you that Demeter's Licorice is just that-the scent of black licorice twists, just like when we were kids. Licorice is a botanical, a shrub native to southern Europe and Asia, the roots of which have two primary desirable qualities: first, some varieties of licorice root are fifty times…
Mildew
This one has quite a story. As told by one of The Library of Fragrance's own: "One of the largest woman's magazines put my home number in by mistake. Late one night during that month, a really lovely woman from New Jersey called. We chatted for awhile about Demeter, and finally I asked her what…
Mimosa
Mimosa is anchored by a heart of mimosa absolute. It is just the beginning of an olfactory voyage that runs through notes of basil, ylang ylang, jasmine, vanilla and tonka bean, offering meandering side excursions that delight the senses and spiral. All without ever losing the Mimosa Absolute center.
Mistletoe
A deep, unisex, evergreen fragrance that will transport you to the very heart of the wintry forest, and whip up those romantic thoughts anytime. From the earliest times mistletoe has been one of the most magical, mysterious, and sacred plants of European folklore. It was considered to bestow life and fertility; a protection against poison;…
Moonbeam Body Lotion
A fascinating and unique "foody floral" that opens with Vanilla and Chocolate, then combines with green leaves, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Amber and precious Woods, The Library of Fragrance Moonbeam captures the dual nature of the moonbeam, reflecting elements of both the innocence of light and the passion of night. Inspired by the poetry of…
Mushroom
Earthy and pungent, yet strangely sweet best describes The Library of Fragrance Mushroom Pick-Me-Up spray cologne. Ours just smells great; it has a bit of the same earthiness that our Dirt does. Neither plant nor animal, mushrooms are classified as fungi. The main body is subterranean, or lives on dead trees and living tree roots and…
Myrrh
Warm, spicy, radiant and sensual, Myrrh is a classic and ancient fragrance ingredient, and like Frankincense, was one of the three gifts the Three Kings gave the Baby Jesus. It is also an aromatic tree resin like Frankincense and has been used throughout history as a perfume, incense and medicine.Not surprisingly, Myrrh and Frankincense compliment…
New Zealand
To celebrate New Zealand, we created a fresh green outdoor fragrance that blends notes of plant leaves, barks, grass, snow, ocean, river and stone. It is a unique combination of the flora of the lowland rainforests of southwestern New Zealand, the rich, loamy soil that develops under the canopy of the rain forest, and the…
Ocean
Ah, this fragrance is no more or less than "the breath of the sea". Simple: sun, salt, sand............lovely. Oceans cover 65% of the earth so the next time your near one......do a comparison for us. Meanwhile, take our Ocean with you wherever you, as a small reminder every day how invigorating the ocean can be.
Oud
Oud is highly valued by perfumers for its sweet, woody, aromatic and complex scent. It is a classical note in perfumery, most often used as a base note. At The Library of Fragrance, we have isolated and refined Oud into a wearable, single note scent while maintaining its full, rounded and enveloping nature - all,…
Oud Shower Gel
Oud is highly valued by perfumers for its sweet, woody, aromatic and complex scent. It is a classical note in perfumery, most often used as a base note. At The Library of Fragrance, we have isolated and refined Oud into a wearable, single note scent while maintaining its full, rounded and enveloping nature - all,…
Patchouli
This is not your Grandma's Patchouli. The Library of Fragrance Patchouli is 100%, natural high grade, light essential oil. No synthetics, or cheap unrefined materials here. Indeed, our all natural patchouli oil costs 10 times the price of the average designer fragrance oil. The result is an intoxicating, smooth, full, rich and slightly spicy scent. This fragrant…
Provence Meadow
Provence Meadow by The Library of Fragrance is a soft green scent, informed by the Herbs of Provence, including Fennel, Basil, Rosemary and Thyme, as well as leaves of Lavender. While we normally think of Herbs of Provence in their dried form for cooking, in typical The Library of Fragrance fashion, we use fresh, living herbs…
Quince
Quince is a rich yellow-green fruity entrant. The Quince fragrance by The Library of Fragrance is like a green apple, but light and more transparent, with more citrusy notes. It is an addicting scent. The Quince has been under cultivation since way back in the day. It is a native of Persia and Anatolia and…
Rain
The Library of Fragrance Rain is the cleanest and most delicate of all our fragrances. Step outside after the first storm after a dry spell and it invariably hits you: The sweet, fresh, powerfully evocative smell of fresh rain. If you've ever noticed this mysterious scent and wondered what is responsible for it, you're not alone.…
Salt Air Body Lotion
Imagine a perfect sea breeze on the perfect beach at your favorite tropical island. Now you have the perfect description of The Library of Fragrance Salt Air. There's just no denying it... The Library of Fragrance Salt Air will have you thinking of that last vacation and much needed new one. Take off to the land of…
Sunshine Body Lotion
What does Demeter's Sunshine smell like? Think of your favorite, most comfortable cotton T-Shirt left outside and warmed by the sun. We thought long and hard about what elements we could use to express the idea of Sunshine. After a debate that lasted more than a year, we decided Cotton, warmed by the sun, was…
White Sangria
Let the party begin! Traditional Sangria is a Spanish blend of red wine, fruits, brandy, and often a sweetener, like honey, and sometimes other spices. The Demeter version is Sangria Blanco, made with dry white wine. It is fruity, but also clean and crisp. Refined, sophisticated and perfect for the summer heat.









































































