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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…
Dandelion
The Library of Fragrance Dandelion is a transparent, sheer, green floral. A timeless scent, it is always current and in fashion. Known worldwide by a variety of names, including lion's tooth, fairy clock, priest's crown, swine's snout, blowball, milk gowan, wild endive, wet-a-bed, white endive, cankerwort, puffball, and Irish daisy, there is no society unfamiliar…
Hand Cleansing Gel – Baby Powder
A hand cleansing gel that uses a certified formula with 70% Ethyl Alcohol, the active ingredient that kills germs on contact. Contains Aloe Vera to keep your hands moisturised. Scented with Baby Powder because we believe that you can stay safe and smell good at the same time!
Hand Cleansing Gel – Clean Skin
A hand cleansing gel that uses a certified formula with 70% Ethyl Alcohol, the active ingredient that kills germs on contact. Contains Aloe Vera to keep your hands moisturised. Scented with Clean Skin because we believe that you can stay safe and smell good at the same time!
Hand Cleansing Gel – Pure Soap
A hand cleansing gel that uses a certified formula with 70% Ethyl Alcohol, the active ingredient that kills germs on contact. Contains Aloe Vera to keep your hands moisturised. Scented with Pure Soap because we believe that you can stay safe and smell good at the same time!
Linden
Linden is a beautiful green floral that grows on trees. So much for good things not growing on trees (just don't call Mom and tell her). In Europe, many legends and superstitions are centered on these trees. Linden wood was used for carving sacred works of art. Among the Germanic peoples the linden was a…
Pomander
The term Pomander is derived from the French Pomme d’Amber, or Apple of Amber – a ball or container made of perfumes, spices or herbs. The Library of Fragrance Pomander is inspired by Apples, Cinnamon and Amber, for a fantastic spicy Holiday blend, with fruity undertones. Pomander’s can also be apples or oranges covered in…
Royal Apricot
The Library of Fragrance Royal Apricot is a bright, festive and fresh Apricot scent that works anytime, anywhere.The soft, smooth yellow-pink skin of the Royal Apricot Tree is visually attractive making it an extremely popular variety. The Royal Apricot Tree produces large oval sweet and delicious fruit. These valuable fruits are excellent for fresh eating,…
Tea Olive
Tea Olive is also known as the False Holly, or Osmanthus, which means Fragrant Olive, and indeed it is. This is a full-bodied floral, with light apricot and peach notes that occur naturally in the flower's scent. And like all Demeter florals, it seeks to recreate the experience of the living flower in the wild,…
Yuzu Marmalade
Yuzu is a unique Asian citrus, with vanilla and apple-like undertones. The Library of Fragrance Yuzu scent is in the form of marmalade, so the sweetness of the fruit and sugar or honey are balanced by the sharpness of the Yuzu zest. Our travels to the Republic of South Korea exposed us to this traditional…
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…
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.
Amber Body Lotion
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.
Asian Pear
Sophisticated and alluring, Asian Pear is a smooth, less sweet, and much more fragrant version than the more typical European pears we are used to eating in the United States. We chose the Asian pear as our target because we thought it eminently more wearable than European Pears, enhanced with naturally occurring notes of nutmeg…
Baby Powder
As clean and comforting as it gets and the global best-selling scent in The Library of Fragrance. This scent really triggers strong emotional links. Many people find this scent cosseting and calming – too many to pass it off as a coincidence. Advancing scientific research is showing us that scent is processed deep within a…
Apple Blossom
Experience The Library of Fragrance Apple Blossom, a warm, delicate floral scent with just a hint of sweet apple. Close your eyes. Take a whiff and breathe in the irresistible aromas. The apple tree is so ubiquitous in America, in legend, lore and our daily lives that we hardly slow down to take notice. At…
Banana Flambee
We really felt that a wearable banana-inspired fragrance was long overdue, so we thought quite hard about how to bring it to life in a way that was true to form, yet not reminiscent of that sickly sweet-shop banana scent that really doesn’t serve justice to this most favourite of fruits. Our answer was to…
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…
Between The Sheets
The name says it all! An exotic and alluring blend of mango, guava, passion fruit, orange liquor, lemon juice and rum, irresistible to anyone who experiences it. The Between the Sheets Cocktail was born during Prohibition in the 1920’s. A speakeasy was the only place to get a decent drink, and no respectable Flapper would…
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
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…
Blackberry Pie
A light and sheer citrus fragrance, Blackberry Pie has unusual body and depth. The depth comes from the wild blackberry, which is the center of this fragrance, supported by peach and topped with lemon. It is unusual to center a fragrance around blackberry, and that unique perspective is both apparent and well served in this…
Blood Lime
A citrus hybrid, Blood Lime produces a balanced scent of Blood Orange and Lime. While it looks like a regular lime outside, the flesh is red, like a blood orange. The blood lime is a cross between the red finger lime and the Ellendale Mandarin hybrid, which is itself a sweet orange/mandarin cross. The Blood…
Blue Spruce
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.
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.
Blueberry
An enticing and wearable mixture inspired by the deep fruit juice extract of the blueberry. This is a truly an American scent. Held in very high esteem by the American Indian, the wild blueberry forms a five-point star that the "Great Spirit" sent to relieve hunger. Indians also used blueberries for medicinal purposes and made…
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…
Bubble Gum
As the relationship between scent and memory is one of the cornerstones of the The Library of Fragrance, a fragrance inspired by Bazooka Bubble Gum was a natural. Bazooka, with its distinctive name, taste, and red, white and blue logo and packaging, soon became a familiar part of Americana. As a matter of fact, a…
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…
Butterscotch
Smooth, buttery and rich, this warm and delectable blend is in the best The Library of Fragrance gourmand tradition. The primary ingredients in Butterscotch are brown sugar and butter. According to "Housewife's Corner" in an 1848 newspaper, the real recipe for "making Doncaster butterscotch is one pound of butter, one pound of sugar and a…
Caipirinha
The Library of Fragrance Caipirinha is inspired by Brazil's national cocktail, which is made with Cachaca, a distinctive local Brazilianliquor made from fresh sugarcane juice. The drink is prepared by mashing the lime and sugar together and then adding the liquor. The result is a unique fresh, citrusy fragrance. Perfect for summer, and perfectly ontrend.
Caipirinha Body Lotion
The Library of Fragrance Caipirinha is inspired by Brazil's national cocktail, which is made with Cachaca, a distinctive local Brazilianliquor made from fresh sugarcane juice. The drink is prepared by mashing the lime and sugar together and then adding the liquor. The result is a unique fresh, citrusy fragrance. Perfect for summer, and perfectly ontrend.
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…
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…
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.
Chamomile tea
The Library of Fragrance Chamomile Tea is a special oil blended from Egyptian Chamomile, with its large, bright flowers. It produces a fragrant cologne worthy of its storied past. We find it as relaxing as the real thing. The Big Bang Theory by Sheldon Cooper There isn’t enough Chamomile tea in the world to quell…
Cherry Blossom
Our Cherry Blossom is a soft, sheer floral with a hint of cherry. The cherry blossom (sakura) is Japan's unofficial national flower. It has been celebrated for many centuries and takes a very prominent position in Japanese culture. There are many dozens of different cherry tree varieties in Japan, most of which bloom for just…
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…
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…
Christmas Tree
In the 7th century a monk from Crediton, Devonshire, went to Germany to teach the Word of God. He did many good works there, and spent much time in Thuringia, an area that was to become the cradle of the Christmas Decoration Industry. Legend has it that he used the triangular shape of the Fir…
Cinnamon Bun
Cinnamon and sugar, all sticky and sweet. With amazing benefits? Who knew? Dr. Alan Hirsch, Neurologist and Psychiatrist, and Director of Chicago' s Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, discovered that men became sexually stimulated when they smelled the aroma of cinnamon rolls. Available as a Body Lotion
Cinnamon Bun Body Lotion
Cinnamon and sugar, all sticky and sweet. With amazing benefits? Who knew? Dr. Alan Hirsch, Neurologist and Psychiatrist, and Director of Chicago' s Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, discovered that men became sexually stimulated when they smelled the aroma of cinnamon rolls.
Clean Skin
What's sexier than clean, post bubble-bath skin? A blend of orange, lemon, white rose, bergamot peach and vanilla, make for the perfect shower-fresh scent. Clean Skin by The Library of Fragrance is a virtually transparent and delicate fragrance. Smells like the best version of you - just better. Available as a Body Lotion
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…
Cosmopolitan Cocktail
We love a good cocktail........ True to the legendary Cosmo, this fragrance is an inviting and refreshing combination of Vodka, Cranberry Juice, a hint of Lime Juice and a touch of Cointreau. Maybe it will evoke memories of a sunset on the pier in sandals, or maybe an elegant black tie affair. Our own favorite…
Cotton Candy
The Library of Fragrance Cotton Candy is light and sweet. It’s just sugar… and maybe a bit of magic! Cotton candy is made from sugar that is heated and spun into slim threads that look like a mass of cotton. John Wharton, a candy maker from Nashville, Tennessee, invented it in 1897. Wharton introduced it…
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.…
Cupcake
Our cupcake is the simplest, most classic version imaginable - fresh, soft and warm unadulterated vanilla frosting on vanilla cake.The cupcake evolved in the United States in the 19th century, and it was revolutionary because of the amount of time it saved in the kitchen.There was a shift from weighing out ingredients when baking to…
Cupcake Body Lotion
Our cupcake is the simplest, most classic version imaginable - fresh, soft and warm unadulterated vanilla frosting on vanilla cake.The cupcake evolved in the United States in the 19th century, and it was revolutionary because of the amount of time it saved in the kitchen.There was a shift from weighing out ingredients when baking to…
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…
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…
Dragon Fruit
Experience paradise. Fresh from the vine, Dragon Fruit is created with leafy green notes intertwined with juicy Dragon Fruit, citrus zest and soft floral and wood hints. Dazzling and appealing, Dragon Fruit from The Library of Fragrance, is an interesting fruit and a wonderful fragrance.
Dregs
As in wine, not your would-be prom date! Dregs are, quite simply, the sediment or leftover particles of the grape left to settle at the bottom of a wine barrel, and also, often in the bottom of a good, aged bottle of red wine. While the 'bottom of the barrel' connotation associated with dregs negative,…
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…
E-Gift Card
Looking for that special gift? The Library of Fragrance electronic gift certificates are great for any occasion: birthdays, holidays, weddings, graduations, or just saying thank you. Just fill out the information and your gift certificate will be emailed directly to the recipient, right away or at a later date. Redeemable only at www.thelibraryoffragrance.com Available in…
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.
Firefly
The Library of Fragrance Firefly seeks to capture the essence of an early northeastern spring evening at dusk, the smells associated with that magical night when the first fireflies of the year appear. And the memories. That mayo jar Mom gave you with the holes punched in the lid…but the truth be told, this was…
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…
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…
Frangipani
Radiant and captivating, Frangipani is an irresistibly, timeless and enticing fragrance. Nothing evokes that tropical feeling like the serene scent of Demeter's Frangipani. Frangipani also known as Plumeria, is perhaps the queen of all tropical flowers. For centuries, Frangipani has been one of the great plants for human adornment. In modern Polynesian culture, the Frangipani…
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…
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…
Laundromat
This is simply the freshest, cleanest scent imaginable. We don't know if anyone can tell us why, but this may be the most comforting, comfortable scent in the Library. And if you can tell us, please drop us a note. J.F. Cantrell, having noticed that personal washing machines are a luxury many of his neighbors…
Laundromat Body Lotion
This is simply the freshest, cleanest scent imaginable. We don't know if anyone can tell us why, but this may be the most comforting, comfortable scent in the Library. And if you can tell us, please drop us a note. J.F. Cantrell, having noticed that personal washing machines are a luxury many of his neighbors…
Frozen Pond
Inspired by the 2010 Winter Olympics, the striking simplicity of Frozen Pond enhances its inherent loveliness. Just water, earth and cold. Remember that winter's day when you first went down to the local pond, hoping it froze overnight so you could skate? No adults, no supervision, just that specialness of being a kid, in all…
Fruit Salad
An olfactory delight. This fragrance is soft, crisp, inviting, and of course fruity. The heart is fresh peach and tangerine, supported by juicy, ripe pear and raspberries. They all blend perfectly together, but you will also be able to pick out each individual element in this perfect blend. The perfect fragrance for everyday living!
Funeral Home
Funeral Home is a blend of classic white flowers including lilies, carnations, gladiolus, chrysanthemums with stems and leaves, with a hint of mahogany and oriental carpet. This scent actually started out to be Flower Show. However, our founding perfumer personally did NOT like most white flowers so this was a tough fragrance for him to…
Fuzzy Navel
The smoothest fuzzy navel you'll ever experience, The Library of Fragrance Fuzzy Navel cocktail is a fresh and fruity combination of peach schnapps, vodka and orange juice. In the mid-1980's, the Fuzzy Navel became something of a cult drink in the Midwest, and a rallying point for young drinkers. This struck us as a phenomenon…
Gardenia
The Library of Fragrance Gardenia is the delicate scent of fresh blooming gardenias still on the bush. Unlike traditional gardenia perfumes, we have created a classic, rich and creamy floral scent inspired by the living flowe , instead of being overpowering. We achieved this by finding a way to remove the chemical Indole, the culprit…
Geranium
This is scent of the leaves of the scented Geranium. Geranium Bourbon, is a sometimes hard-to-get oil that comes mostly from Reunion Island via Cairo, a big marketer of essential oils. It is so lovely (and scarce) that another fragrance house cornered the supply several years ago, but it hasn't happened again. We have our…
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…
Gin & Tonic
The cocktail. End of the day slight intoxication: strong, sweet with a sweet-deep juniper finish and citrus twist. A light, crisp fragrance that is right just about any time and anywhere. Our Gin & Tonic is essential refreshment from heat, tropical or otherwise. In the 12th century, records reveal the distillation of the predecessor of…
Gin & Tonic Body Lotion
The cocktail. End of the day slight intoxication: strong, sweet with a sweet-deep juniper finish and citrus twist. A light, crisp fragrance that is right just about any time and anywhere. Our Gin & Tonic is essential refreshment from heat, tropical or otherwise. In the 12th century, records reveal the distillation of the predecessor of…
Gin & Tonic Shower Gel
The cocktail. End of the day slight intoxication: strong, sweet with a sweet-deep juniper finish and citrus twist. A light, crisp fragrance that is right just about any time and anywhere. Our Gin & Tonic is essential refreshment from heat, tropical or otherwise. In the 12th century, records reveal the distillation of the predecessor 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
Gingerale
Enjoy the dry, not-too-sweet freshness of The Library of Fragrance Gingerale, any time, anywhere. Real bubbles up your nose. Yes, the real feeling of the bubbles. We worked on it for years before we released it to get it just right. How we do that will have to remain our secret. Try a whiff and…
Gingerale Body Lotion
Enjoy the dry, not-too-sweet freshness of The Library of Fragrance Gingerale, any time, anywhere. Real bubbles up your nose. Yes, the real feeling of the bubbles. We worked on it for years before we released it to get it just right. How we do that will have to remain our secret. Try a whiff and…
Gingerbread
The Library of Fragrance Gingerbread is a rich, spicy ginger scent, extremely warm and sexy. If Hansel and Gretal had only had this, things might have been very, very different! Love’s Labours Lost by William Shakespeare And I had but one penny in the world. Thou should’st have it to buy gingerbread
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…
Grape Leaf
The Library of Fragrance Grape Leaf is rich, full and fresh, inspired by a drive through the Napa Valley in California. When we got onto the road, just above Napa, right about at Yountville, we rolled down the car windows. In flooded that wonderful odor of grape leaves baking in the sun. It was unlike…
Grass
Playing in it. Lying on it. Even mowing it. Grass smells wonderful. In Library of Fragrance Grass Pick-Me-Up Cologne, we have captured the freshness and sweetness of a freshly mowed lawn. Centipede grass, the most widely used lawn grass in the southeast United States, has something of a romantic history. Around 1918, the U.S. Department…
Grass Body Lotion
Playing in it. Lying on it. Even mowing it. Grass smells wonderful. In Library of Fragrance Grass Pick-Me-Up Cologne, we have captured the freshness and sweetness of a freshly mowed lawn. Centipede grass, the most widely used lawn grass in the southeast United States, has something of a romantic history. Around 1918, the U.S. Department…
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…
Holy Smoke
Incense used in the Catholic Church is a granulated aromatic resin, obtained from certain trees in Eastern and tropical countries, especially from those of the terebinth family. At Demeter, we find the scent so pleasing; we made it available all the time, every day. When sprinkled upon a glowing coal in the "censer (a bowl,…
Holy Water
We actually have good memories of church. The porcelain font, ozone scented water, oak scented pew - all mingled. Lovely, we think. To capture this scent, imagine an old European church, in a small town off the beaten track. This is the scent of the blessed water you might find there in an old stone…
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…
Humidor
This is not exactly your father's Humidor. It is the scent of a professional Humidor you would walk into in a tobacco shop. Demeter's Humidor scent is a balanced and irresistible combination of the tobacco, spices and ozone of a large, retail Humidor. Here's why: Our Christopher Gable used to give his Dad cigars every…
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…
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…
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…
Kitten Fur Shower Gel
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…
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…
Lavender Martini
The Library of Fragrance breaks more new ground, combining the classic scent of Lavender in a special martini inspired mixture that includes fresh orange, Cointreau, sweet and sour mix, honey and sugar, as well as vodka. Both feminine and sensual, there is nothing quite like it. A delight for the senses. Available as a Body…
Lavender Martini Body Lotion
The Library of Fragrance breaks more new ground, combining the classic scent of Lavender in a special martini inspired mixture that includes fresh orange, Cointreau, sweet and sour mix, honey and sugar, as well as vodka. Both feminine and sensual, there is nothing quite like it. A delight for the senses.
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…
Lemon merengue
Lemon Meringue by The Library of Fragrance is a bright and bold full-bodied lemon scent without any of the bitterness or shrillness that lemon can have. It has creamy vanilla undertones without becoming sugary or sweet. The fresh lemon cream is the star of this beautifully balanced fragrance. The chemistry of Meringue is quite fascinating.…
Lilac
Beautiful spring flowers, driving by it perhaps, a quick burst of intense, almost overwhelming, scent...We're in danger of some "purple prose" here, we know. But, we do love it. Lilac grows as a shrub or small tree up to 20 feet in height producing a crowd of erect stems, clothed with spirally arranged flakes of…
Lily of The Valley
A native of Europe, Lily of the Valley is also found all over North America and Northern Asia. Old English legend has it that St. Leonard fought against a great dragon in the woods near Horsham, only vanquishing it after a lengthy mortal combat during which he received grievous wounds, but wherever his blood fell,…
Lime
Bright and green! Originally Limes come from Malaysia, and through Persian trading, were brought to the Mediterranean. Mexico now grows the most limes worldwide. Our Lime comes from sun-drenched Mexico, pure green and citrus, as refreshing as a spring day. When they're in a Gin & Tonic though, who really cares where they come from?
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…
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…
Madeleine
This small, rich cake, named after Madeleine Paulmier, the famous 19th century French pastry chef, not only tastes and smells wonderful, but also represents the essential core philosophy of the Demeter Fragrance Library. We create scents that are drawn from memories. We want each scent to transport the user back to a special place or…
Magnolia
The seductive scent of Magnolia provides subtle and personal charm. Blended with exotic white flowers and deep woods,The Library of Fragrance's s Magnolia will fill your senses as it takes you back to an old Southern plantation. Sophisticated and inviting this romantic scent rests lightly on the skin with depth and character.
Mango
This fragrance is really subtle and fruity, fresh not syrupy or overly sweet. It makes us want to go back to Cozumel. Now! Mangoes are one of the most popular tropical fruits. It's been grown in India since before 2000 B.C.. In fact, in Indian Vedic literature the Mango is spoken of as a blessed…
Marshmallow
The Library of Fragrance has captured the essence of the Marshmallow in a scent so light it borders on transparent. Marshmallow candy dates back to ancient Egypt where it was a honey-based candy flavored and thickened with the sap of the root of the Marsh-Mallow plant (althea officinalis). Eventually gelatin replaced the March-Mallow plant.
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;…
Mojito
Now you can enjoy the delicate freshness of Mojito anytime, anywhere, with Mojito from The Library of Fragrance. The Mojito is currently one of the trendiest cocktails in America, ranked by Cocktail Times as the #2 summer cocktail and overall, the #6 cocktail in America. Mojitos were mentioned in the James Bond film (Die Another…
Moonbeam
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…
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…
Mountain Air
Crisp, clean and cool mountain air. Endless evergreen. Crystal clear water. This fragrance is a personal attempt to capture one of the most amazing vacations of my life. Alaskan license plates read "The Last Frontier”, and they speak the truth. The scope and majesty of the place is impossible to capture, but it was too…
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…
Neroli
We're heading for a wedding.......... Neroli Oil is better known as Orange Blossom as it comes from the white blossoms of the bitter orange tree which originated in China. It was best known in the US as the wedding flower of earlier days. It is a medium floral, both slightly sweet and slightly powdery, and,…
New Baby
New Baby is a light, bright, transparent and sheer fragrance, with slight lemony touches and an underlying creaminess. This is one of the most beautiful, and most complex, Classic fragrances Demeter has ever produced. Despite its complexity, New Baby is in the Classic Library because it is linear, meaning that it expresses its nature immediately…
New Balls
The distinct fragrance of new tennis balls that come out of a can that has just been opened. In professional tennis balls are changed after the first seven games and then every nine games. Usually the chair umpire announces the change. The troups of ball boys are strongly engaged by the process, that needs to…
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…
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.…
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.
Orange Cream Pop
The Library of Fragrance Orange Cream Pop is a mouth-watering combination of fresh orange, vanilla bean ice cream and the faintest sense of the wooden stick, around which it all revolves. Good enough to eat... but don't! Don't lick it! Wear it! What can we say? We're hooked on those childhood memories. Gotta go.....the ice…
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,…
Paint
Smelling paint dry? Yes! We have grass growing too --- see the G's. Watching paint dry may be boring, but smelling it is an entirely different matter! Admit it-you can't resist the fresh cleanliness associated with a fresh coat of paint. Don't worry, we like it also, and we won't tell anyone else you do,…
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…
Peony
We think this is one of the most beautifully fragrant of flowers. We wait for June with nostrils poised all the rainy Spring. A full bodied floral that announces springtime whenever and wherever it is worn. The first use of peonies by people was for their medicinal value. There is evidence that peonies were used…
Pina Colada
In 1950's Puerto Rico, Don Ramon Lopez-Irazzy developed a delicious homogenized cream made from coconut. The product became know as Coco Lopez and was used for tropical dishes and desserts. In 1957, Ramon Marrero, a bartender at Puerto Rico's Caribe Hilton, combined coconut cream with rum, pineapple juice and ice in a blender to create…
Pineapple
This fragrance from The Library is the full, fresh and juicy heart of the Pineapple, so bursting with flavor and fragrance that you will swear it was squeezed from the ripe fruit itself only moments earlier. Originally unique to the western hemisphere, the pineapple is now grown and enjoyed in tropical climates throughout the world.…
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…
Pistachio Ice Cream
Slightly nutty, slightly sweet, cool and creamy, The Library of Fragrance Pistachio Ice Cream is one of those rare fragrances that is ideal for all times and all seasons. Do not wear this one unless you are prepared for attention and lots of compliments. Archaeologists have found evidence from excavations in Iraq that pistachio seeds were…
Pixie Dust Body Lotion
The truth is, at The Library of Fragrance we do not know what Pixie Dust smells like - but we know what it SHOULD smell like: fruity, sugary and light as the air itself. And that describes our Pixie Dust perfectly. In the Disney version of Peter Pan, when Tinker Bell moves she is trailed…
Play Doh
The Library of Fragrance has bottled that fresh, just-out-of-the-can, eau de PLAY-DOH aroma as part of a year-long celebration of the beloved modeling compound's 50th birthday. The 1-ounce, spray bottle fragrance is meant for highly-creative people, who seek a whimsical scent reminiscent of their childhood. One of PLAY-DOH compound's most notable characteristics is its scent,…
Popcorn
Just picture it. Your first date at the movies. The popcorn is right in the middle and there's always a chance that your hands will touch inadvertently when reaching for the bag! The scent that you experience at that moment is what our Popcorn Cologne Spray smells like! Its an authentic buttery, popcorn scent that…
Prickly Pear
Prickly Pear is a unique scent in that it is fruity, but not sweet. Instead, Prickly Pear leaves you cool, crisp and invigorated. But don't worry about Prickly Pear Cologne spines! The Prickly Pear Cactus, officially named Opuntia, is sometimes referred to as paddle cactus because of it's paddle like appearance. What this cactus is…
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…
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
Pruning Shears Body Lotion
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.
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…
Pumpkin Pie Body Lotion
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…
Pure Soap
Feel fresh from the shower clean... anytime... Anywhere There is nothing quite like the clean smell of freshly showered skin, especially when a pure, unscented soap is used. The Library of FragrancePure Soap is inspired by the scent of skin freshly scrubbed with Ivory Soap... clean skin with just a faint trace remaining of pure…
Pure Soap Body Lotion
Feel fresh from the shower clean... anytime... Anywhere There is nothing quite like the clean smell of freshly showered skin, especially when a pure, unscented soap is used. The Library of FragrancePure Soap is inspired by the scent of skin freshly scrubbed with Ivory Soap... clean skin with just a faint trace remaining of pure…
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…
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…
Salt Air
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…
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…
Sandalwood
Calm is called for. Break out the sandalwood! One of the oldest incense materials, Sandalwood has been used for over four millennia. Sandalwood is a very important ingredient in Japanese incense, in both traditional and modern formulas. Today, the Mysore forests are virtually depleted and the remaining trees too immature to produce quality Sandalwood or…
Sex on the Beach
Demeter Fragrance Library presents the wearable version of the Sex on the Beach Cocktail, a sensory sensation; an inviting and refreshing combination of Vodka, unsweetened Pineapple Juice, a touch of Raspberry liquor, a hint of Melon liquor and a splash of Cranberry. This particular fragrance was inspired by the 19 year-old daughter of one of…
Sour Apple Lollipop
In 200 AD, famous Greek physician Hippocrates, recommends sweet apples with meals as aids to digestion and sour apples only for fainting and constipation. Of course Hippocrates never had the advantage of tasting a Sour Apple Lollipop. If he had, he undoubtedly would have understood that it was neither about fainting nor constipation, but about…
Spicy Pineapple Salsa
A study of opposites, the spicy jalapeño pepper playing off the exotic sweetness and fruitiness of the pineapple. The result is not the typical linear The Library fragrance, but a more complex brew that goes from fruity to spicy to an exceeding and clean dry down, while retaining touches of the fruit and spicy jalapeño
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.…
Strawberry Ice Cream
What could be more scrumptious than Strawberry Ice Cream, made with the freshest strawberries and sweet cream? A refreshing treat from The Library of Fragrance, on a hot summer's day, or anytime you need a bit of summer year around. In 1744, a group of Virginia commissioners, who were on their way to negotiate a…
Sugar Cane
Sweet, edible, grillable . . . Sugar Cane by The Library of Fragrance captures both the sweetness and take-your-breath-away freshness of pure, just cut sugar cane. This fragrance so unusual and wearable that the Fragrance Foundation awarded Demeter's Sugar Cane with two FiFi awards in 2001, one for Best Fragrance in America. Cultivation of sugarcane probably…
Sugar Cookie
Realistic and delicious, Demeter's Sugar Cookie is sweet, simple, and fresh from the oven warm. The Frisbie Baking Company: In this otherwise simple baking operation we find the origin of the earliest Frisbee! The company offered a variety of bakery goodies, including pies and cookies, and therein resides the root of the controversy, for there…
Sugar Plum
A perfect Holiday fragrance. Sugar plums can be made from any kind or combination of dried fruits, not just plums, together with finely chopped nuts, honey and aromatic spices. Demeter's Sugar Plum is, not surprisingly, on the simple side, just plum, honey, powdered sugar and a secret combination of spices. Sugar Plums are widely associated…
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…
Suntan Lotion
Sensual, sparkling and cheerful with the rich scent of Orange Blossom. Coppertone? Hawaiian Tropic? An ultra-luxury brand? Whatever you use, it's a great scent. And here it is 365 days of the year. Any week. Any month. Any hour. Day or Night. Turn that ski vacation into a bi-lateral "I've been skiing in Chile and…
Sweet Pea
Sweet Pea is a very popular garden bloom that has been confounding perfumers forever. It produces a stress hormone that ruins its beautiful scent when picked. Amazing! It's really telling humans look and smell, but don't touch. We use a process to synthesize the scent from natural materials so we can get an exquisite scent…
Tangerine
The Library of Fragrance Tangerine is a bright, sweet, juicy fragrance, all citrus with the slightest honey note. It is beautiful and uplifting, but also subtle and delicate. Tangerine is the common name for a variety of Mandarin orange. The mandarin orange is native to southeastern Asia and has been widely cultivated in orange-growing regions…
The Zodiac – Taurus – Collection EDT
Don’t pre-judge this fragrance by what you know of the stable, conservative traits of Taurus – there’s a whole other hedonistic, sensual side to this sign! It was a delicious challenge to compose a scent that would reflect such a duality of character, but using elements of Black Musk, Cedar Wood, Guaiac wood, pine and…
The Zodiac Collection – Aquarius – EDT
Intelligent, imaginative and sometimes eccentric, Aquarians are visionary free spirits who long to make a unique mark on the world and dislike feeling constrained. This airy, energetic, fragrance was designed to provide a feeling of ‘open space’ and its bold, uplifting tones support the Aquarian instinct to view the world as a place that is…
The Zodiac Collection – Aries – EDT
Strength, energy and confidence are traits that shine under the determined sign of Aries – and are feelings that we take from this blend of Jacaranda Wood, Frankincense, Amber and Bergamot. Passionate, independent and dynamic, Arians are impulsive, courageous and always at the forefront of the action, but can become impatient and frustrated if forced…
The Zodiac Collection – Cancer – EDT
Those influenced by Cancer are at their best when they feel safe, be it emotionally, spiritually, romantically or financially. This inspired us to create a fragrance that could act as a talisman of sorts, to keep its wearer feeling assured and secure. The result blends Ylang Ylang, Black Davana, Ugandan Vanilla Bean and Burl Wood.…
The Zodiac Collection – Capricorn – EDT
Masters of self-control, responsible Capricorns deserve a solid, tenacious fragrance to reflects their most enviable traits. The result is an elegant, rounded blend of Champaca Flowers, Clary Sage, Black Cardamom and Cassia Bark. Resilient, patient and ambitious, Capricorns possess a strength that enables them to achieve goals easily, gaining considerable success and admiration as they…
The Zodiac Collection – Gemini – EDT
From outgoing and flirtatious, to contemplative and serious, the ‘twins’ of Gemini reflect the adaptability of those born under this sign. The task here was to design a fragrance that could suit any season, occasion or mood, the result is a stirring blend of notes including Vetiver, Cyclamen and Cardamom. Expressive, quick-witted and always ready…
The Zodiac Collection – Libra – EDT
With scales being the symbol of this sign, the design of this scent is all about balance and proportion, blending Wild Yuzu, Clove Leaf, Anise and precious woods. Gracious, diplomatic, peaceful and fair, social Librans are highly intelligent and are drawn to beautiful landscapes and the company of interesting people; they hate to be alone.…
The Zodiac Collection – Pisces – EDT
FOR Pisces, we wanted to respect the deeper virtues of those born under this charming sign. The result blends Lime, Teak, Vetiver and Verbena and depicts the soft, warm caress from a gently lapping wave at the shoreline, embracing grateful toes with the tender affection that comes so naturally to Pisceans. Compassionate, artistic and sensitive,…
The Zodiac Collection – Scorpio – EDT
The sign of Scorpio is connected to the color red. That color association is entirely fitting for this fiery, sexy scent, a passionate blend of Lisbon Lemon, Italian Bergamot, Cashmere Musk and the vanilla-scented resin, Benzain Siam. Resilient, powerful, determined and brave, honest Scorpios triumph as friends and leaders and will guard those close to…
The Zodiac Collection – Virgo – EDT
We understood that the successful design of a fragrance for Virgo would require meticulous attention to detail and methodical precision. So that’s what we applied to create this perfectly poised blend of Musk, Wild Cardamom, Petit Grain and Pepper Birch Blooms. Caring, kind and loyal, Virgos are hardworking, organized and careful creatures who long to…
This is not a Pipe
OK, we couldn't help ourselves. Keep reading, and you will understand what we mean. Blame that formative Art History course. And all that post modern literature in college. 'This is not a Pipe' is the title of a painting by Rene Magritte, painted in the 1930s. It shows a very realistic looking pipe and under…
Thunderstorm Body Lotion
Have you ever considered the olfactory side of rain? You know it's coming, you can smell it in the air (exactly!). It does seem that on summer days when it is hot and dry, with a thunderstorm brewing just over the next hill, you can `smell the rain. Well, you can smell something, but rain?…
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…
Tomato
We love this scent so much. It's really a verb; picking tomatoes. The scent the tomato leaves leave on your hands. It reminds our co-founder Christopher Gable of his Grandfather's farm when he was a kid. The United States Congress passed the Tariff Act of 1883, a rather innocuous piece of legislation requiring a 10%…
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…
Vanilla Ice Cream Body Lotion
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…
Violet
Violet is a staple of the perfumer's palette, deep, rich and alluring. The Library of Fragrance Violet is completely natural, which inevitably adds a greater depth and complexity to the scent. And like all DEMETER florals, we seek to recreate the experience of the living flower, not some reduced, redacted or perfumed version of the living…
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…
Watermelon Lollipop
The Library of Fragrance Watermelon is about the mouth-puckering contrast between sugary-sweet fresh fruit and the eye-popping tartness. This is an olfactory wake up call like no other! Southern food historian, John Egerton, believes watermelon made its way to the United States with African slaves as he states in his book, "Southern Food." Watermelon, however,…
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.
Wisteria
We’ve captured the experience of the living flower, not a perfumed version of the flower. Soft and slightly spicy, this fragrance is unforgettable. A big, classic note updated and treated in the classic The Library of Fragrance style. Why do you cry Wisteria By Lain Ender Tell me wistful wisteria, Why do you shed those…
Yellow Iris
Lighter, brighter, more delicate and yet spicier than a traditional Iris. A modern Iris, designed for today, it’s not your mother’s Iris. 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…
Ylang Ylang
A bold exotic floral.......slightly spicy...and a staple in the perfumer's palette. The ylang-ylang tree grows in low-lying tropical areas of several countries stretching from India southwards and eastwards to the northern parts of Australia. It is known by different names in different countries, however it is from the Tagalog language of the Philippines that the…
Ylang Ylang Body Lotion
A bold exotic floral.......slightly spicy...and a staple in the perfumer's palette. The ylang-ylang tree grows in low-lying tropical areas of several countries stretching from India southwards and eastwards to the northern parts of Australia. It is known by different names in different countries, however it is from the Tagalog language of the Philippines that the…
