Spacewalk
We took the idea of a sweet, shrill and metallic scent, and twisted and extended it into an out-of-this-world wearable fragrance experience. There has been much discussion about the smell of space over the past few years. After a 2003 mission, astronaut Don Pettit described it this way on a NASA blog: It is hard…
Angel Food
The critical ingredients in The Library of Fragrance Angel Food are egg whites, sugar, vanilla and coconut. The coconut is our own special touch, from a generations old Pennsylvania recipe, passed down through the family of our founding perfumer. It tastes as good as it smells, and it smells great! No one is completely sure…
Aphrodite’s Slipper
This is a spicy floral, variously described as cinnamon or cloves mixed with honey, or freshly mowed hay. Exotic and irresistibly unique Aphrodite’s Slipper reveals different aspects of its character at different moments in time. Aphrodite’s Slipper is also known as Masdevallia. Most of these plants are from high altitude cloud forests and require very…
Amber
A Legendary Scent. Envelop yourself in our version of this exotic and alluring scent. Since antiquity, amber, has been a valued perfume ingredient. Labeled an aphrodisiac with mystical powers, this warm, rich, honey-like, scent is gently dusted with earth and sensual oriental hints. Clean and aromatic it evokes the subtle, spicy warmth of twilight.
Black Ginger
Black Ginger is a rare variation on Ginger with black leaves so shiny and smooth that they appear lacquered. The Library of Fragrance Black Ginger is an invigorating spicy ginger scent, with touches of eastern spices and ginger flowers. It is unique and unusual, in a manner that is classically The Library of Fragrance
Black Pepper
Luxurious, subtle and mysterious, like the peppercorns themselves, Black Pepper is both intoxicatingly fragrant and sensual. Black pepper's pungent bite comes from the alkaloids - piperine and piperidine, combined with resins found mostly in the seeds. Its aromatic, slightly musty odor comes from the volatile oils found largely in the flesh and skin. These are…
Black Russian
A sharp and sexy blend of coffee liqueur and vodka, Demeter’s Black Russian is the personification of night itself. An excellent balance of the bitterness of the coffee scent with the sweetness of the liqueur makes this a truly unique and extremely wearable fragrance. by Unknown Drink Russian Drive German Wear Italian Kiss French
Brownie
Based on memories of special afternoon when we came home to grandma baking in the kitchen, The Library of Fragrance Brownie is rich, deep and of course, chocolaty. These days, however, the most important part of the experience is that The Library of Fragrance Brownie has NO CALORIES. The name Brownie comes from the deep…
Calypso Orchid
Inspired by the velvety texture of fresh calypso orchid petals, this fragrance captures the olfactory impression of these pink colored flowers, creating a unique exotic, and almost tropical effect. We tried to create the experience like “bathing in orchid petals’’, taking a truly a different approach to constructing this fragrance. Calypso Orchid is also known…
Candy Cane Truffle
Peppermint Candy Canes are fabulous Christmas treats and decorations, but can be a bit overwhelming as a fragrance. So we made Candy Cane Truffle, using the chocolate notes to soften, round and balance the peppermint of the candy cane. The result is a surprisingly sophisticated, and shockingly wearable fragrance. Twilight Theater by M.L. Kiser Candy-cane…
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…
Cattleya Orchid
Cattleya is a slightly sweet and creamy floral with a citrusy top note, but we used patchouli to create a different kind of depth and sophistication. This "Queen of the Orchids" is named after botanist William Cattleya, who was the first to cultivate the Cattleya, and one of the first botanists to study orchids.
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…
Chocolate Chip Cookie
The Library of Fragrance wearable version of the Chocolate Chip Cookie is a combination of light and dark chocolate, freshly baked but not too doughy. All of the flavor, none of the calories! Ruth Graves Wakefield graduated from the Framingham State School of Household Arts in 1924. After graduation, together with her husband, she bought a…
Chocolate Covered Cherries
In 1629 the colonists coming to America brought about two dozen different varieties of cherries with them. Later, the pioneers carried seeds and trees west. The wild cherries called chokecherries, Prunus virginiana, were already known to Native Americans. Currently over 900 varieties of sweet cherries are recorded, and 300 sour cherry varieties. In Japan over…
Chocolate Mint
The Library of Fragrance Chocolate Mint is not a mixture of chocolate and mint, but the actual chocolate mint herb. Used in desserts, cookie and ice cream, chocolate mint reminds us of a "Thin Mint" cookie. by Unknown Chocolate is nature’s way of making up for Mondays Available as a Body Lotion
Christmas in New York
Christmas in New York is a special time in a special place. It took the genius of Demeter Fragrance Library to capture that special moment in time in scent. Egg Nog, Spices, Apples and roasting chestnuts, all the elements that are uniquely New York at Christmas-time. Christmas in New York: A unique olfactory experience, created by…
Condensed Milk
Condensed milk is pasteurized during the evaporation procedure, with the added sugar making any further sterilization unnecessary, since the sugar inhibits the growth of microorganisms. It is also this combination, of milk and sweet sugar, that gives The Library of Fragrance Condensed Milk its distinctive odor. You may have never partaken of evaporated or condensed…
Dark Chocolate
Deep, rich and exotic, Dark Chocolate by The Library of Fragrance is a silky smooth, absolutely sensual and indulgent chocolate fragrance. Dark chocolate history goes back at least 3000 years. What began, as a bitter drink in the pre-historic tropics of South America has become one of the world's most popular treats. Dark chocolate was the…
Devil’s Food
The Library of Fragrance Devil’s Food is a deep, dark chocolate scent, as deep and rich as the traditional dessert itself. Devil’s Food cake is usually thought of in terms of dark chocolate, but originally it was red. This was due to a chemical reaction between early varieties of cocoa and baking soda, which also…
Dirt
Our most emblematic fragrance, The Library of Fragrance Dirt was made to smell exactly like the dirt from the fields around the Pennsylvania family farm belonging to our founding perfumer. We think of this as April 10th when the plowing begins in the Northeast U.S. The turned earth with a touch of last season's corn…
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…
Egg Nog
Wear this and you won’t need the mistletoe! The Library of Fragrance Egg Nog is a delightful, creamy, concoction with touches of nutmeg and a dash of cinnamon. The perfect Egg Nog, at least from an olfactory perspective. Irresistible anytime. by Unknown Christmas is not properly observed unless you brew egg nog for all comers
Espresso
Take us to Italy....barring that, a good cuppa will do.......... With just the power of gravity, water takes 4-6 minutes to extract a cup of coffee from ground beans, and given human nature, 4-6 minutes can seem a near eternity. Speeding up this process of brewing requires putting greater pressure than gravity behind the water.…
Fiery Curry
Curry is actually the generic word for 'sauce', and need not be spicy. Our version is a spiced combination of prik kee noo, a fresh and spicy Thai chili, lemongrass, lime, cilantro and galangal, a gingerlike root, but more delicate. Altogether, The Library of Fragrance Fiery Curry is an invigorating and refreshing experience.
Fireplace
The method of using wood for heating homes and offices is almost as old as dirt. It was during the Victorian era, however, when fireplaces started gaining popularity. During that time, people felt that in addition to the production of heat, fireplaces added a touch of class, providing homes a cozy, quaint environment. Over the…
First Kiss
Until now, First Kiss has only been available in Korea. First Kiss was an effort to capture the intensity of the moment of that very special first kiss, with all its deep, dark and swirling energy, and its underlying sweetness. First Kiss has notes of champagne, sugar and the depths of the Black Pansy. Anonymous…
Frankincense
The Library of Fragrance Frankincense is a full, rich, woody, spicy expression of a classic fragrance note. So classic, that the Bible mentions it as one of the three types of gifts the wise men gave to the baby Jesus. Frankincense is tapped from the scraggly but hardy Boswellia sacra trees by slashing the bark, which…
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…
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…
Ginger Cookies
The Library of Fragrance Ginger Cookie is a perfectly balanced, delicate blend between the sweetness of the cookie and the sharp and pungent freshness of the ginger. Unpredictable and unforgettable. By Cookie Monster Today me will live in the moment unless it’s unpleasant in which case me will eat a cookie
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…
Incense
The Library of Fragrance incense is a warm, deep, rich blend of exotic notes. It is inviting and enveloping, the kind of scent that is both simple and complex at the same time. There is no effort needed to appreciate it, yet every time you experience Incense from The Library you will find new depth…
Kitten Fur
Cats. Love them or hate them. There is no in between. But everyone loves Kittens! Now after 15 years of effort, Demeter has captured the olfactory essence of the warmth and comfort of that purrfect spot, just behind a kitten's neck. A fragrance that truly purrs. And so, will anyone who experiences it. By Hazel…
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…
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…
Log Cabin
“Invite a person to a log cabin in the woods for a weekend. The true personality emerges every time.” - Anne LaBastille, Woodswoman I: Living Alone in the Adirondack Wilderness The Library of Fragrance Log Cabin is all about the wood; Texas Cedar for a touch of smokiness, Virginia Cedar for sweetness, Oak Moss to…
Lychee
An attractive and rare sub tropical fruit tree that bears a luscious red fruit, the Lychee originated over 2000 years ago. first in the north tropical rainforests and mountain forests of Southern China, where it is a dominant tree species. There are still villages in Southern China today with Lychee trees that are over 1000…
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…
Nutmeg Ice Cream
Soothe your heart and soul with the warm, fragrant scent of The Library of Fragrance Nutmeg Ice Cream. Enveloped in fresh cream and garnished with a touch of sugar, that’s just enough to remove any bitterness, but not enough to make the fragrance sweet. Fragrant Nutmeg is the star here, but balanced to be wearable.…
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,…
Pipe Tobacco
Sherlock was onto a good thing, at least scent-wise. We love the smell of a good pipe. The Library of Fragrance Pipe Tobacco is rich, deep, moist and pungent, with touches of both sweetness and spice; everything you could ask for from a fine tobacco accord. So apparently did Native Americans. The origin of tobacco use…
Pruning Shears
Pruning Shears has always been about the Rose more than the bush or the shears. In this revision of our original scent, we have made sure the Rose stays the star, with a fresh and light fragrance that centers on Bulgarian Rose and All Natural (and fabulously expensive) Rose Absolute. Available as a Body Lotion
Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, a touch of ginger and hint of cloves - and there it is, the perfect Pumpkin Pie, as only The Library of Fragrance can deliver it. What Thanksgiving would be complete without Pumpkin Pie? Memories of the laughter in the air, and the smells coming from the kitchen, dominate our thoughts. When it…
Purple Iris
Deep, full, round and complete. A modern version of a Classic Iris note. A Bouquet of Life by William McLaughlin Life is like a daffodil Beautiful but wondrous still Death is like a crimson rose May cause you pain, or hurt your foes Love is a generic flower So variant, but full of power And…
Sticky Toffee Pudding
This wonderful buttery and toffee concoction is best in England. It's yummy and sugary and makes us happy. We are particularly fond of the version at Brown's, London W1. Sticky toffee pudding is a British dessert (or pudding) consisting of a moist sponge cake made with fine chopped dates and covered in a toffee sauce.…
To Yo Ran Orchid
This is a light, transparent white orchid that centers on a bright, but soft, lemony note, with green undertones. This is a really great scent for daytime or layering with other fragrances. This rare Chinese Orchid is used is many complex scents for its subtle beauty, but only Demeter makes To Yo Ran the star…
Twilight Orchid
The heart of this sensuous fragrance is red ginger orchid and midnight orchid, balanced by warm amber and oud wood. While the focus is on the Twilight Orchid, this complex, yet linear blend includes yuza, pink grapefruit and jasmine, making it lighter, fuller and more complete and wearable anytime. Twilight orchids, interesting enough, are usually…
Vanilla Cake Batter
Have you ever stopped to think about your "irresistible list"? You know what I mean - things that always get your attention, make your heart beat faster? It's either a blessing or a curse, depending on how you choose to look at it, that I've always leaned somewhat toward self-indulgence. Therefore, my list of irresistible…
Vanilla Cookie Dough
It's difficult to find descriptive words for this scent after "Yummy". Demeter's Vanilla Cookie Dough is dense, delicious and full-bodied - a Vanilla lover's delight, but without the cloying sweetness that vanilla fragrances can develop. This is a special scent for me, inspired by a current experience, rather than a nostalgic memory. My 13-year-old daughter…
Vanilla Ice Cream
It took hundreds of years of waiting, and the determination of The Library of Fragrance, between the invention of ice cream as we know it, and ice cream as a wearable fragrance. The Library of Fragrance Vanilla Ice Cream is sinfully rich, but also bright, warm and inviting, like the summer's day that inspired it. We…
Vetiver
Vetiver by The Library of Fragrance is a warm, strong root aroma dark and ripe. Vetiver has a rich history. In India it has been used to make blinds necessary to keep out the intense heat. When the blinds are sprinkled with water they emit the vetiver scent. In Java the root has been used for…
Waffles
The Library of Fragrance Waffles is a balanced combination of the waffle itself smothered in butter and covered in maple syrup-sweet, but not too sweet. Actually, waffles are as American as apple pie, and like apple pie, are an import. The word "waffle" and probably the food, comes to us from the Dutch "wafel", but…

















































































