essence of five, a discovery set

A curated journey through the world of scent, Essence of Five unites the work of five international niche perfumers into a single collection. Each scent embodies a different approach to perfumery, shaped by the individual journey and creative imagination of its creator. These perfumers’ creations have never before been available in Canada; this collection therefore offers the rare opportunity to experience their work. Whether you’re a seasoned fragrance enthusiast or a curious novice, Essence of Five invites you to discover new layers of olfactory expression.

The Collection

Tuberose Tantra – Kismet Olfactive, New York City

A fragrance inspired by the Tuberose flower—its scent cast such a spell on the perfumer that she came to carry it everywhere, even sleeping beside it. A sensual blend of clove, ginger root, tuberose, jasmine, patchouli, sandalwood, and cashmeran.

Lost Generation – Circle of Lim, Seoul

A fragrance that draws inspiration from Gertrude Stein's famous declaration: "You are all a lost generation." Spoken in the aftermath of WWI, this scent aims to capture the atmosphere of uncertainty and searching that defined that era, as well as our own. A composition of hinoki, cistus, grapefruit, ambrette seed, and oak moss.

Celadon – Early Modern, Glasgow

A fragrance that draws inspiration from the namesake ceramic glaze—a transparent jade green hue often characterized by delicate, natural cracks. A dance of lettuce, pepper, clay, crushed concrete, and chalk.

Brindis Eterno – Lula Curioca, Mexico City

A fragrance that celebrates those transcendent moments when you feel completely at ease in your own skin, connected with the world around you. Its name translates to Eternal Toast in English. A blend of fig, oak barrel, sandalwood, and musk.

Vanilj – Maya Njie, London

A fragrance that pays homage to the distinctly Swedish pairing of vanilla and cardamom, as well as to a cherished wedding photo of perfumer's aunt and uncle. A gourmand of vanilla, cardamom, patchouli, musk, cedarwood, and amber.

Presented in a black walnut box and paired with a custom cotton pouch, each set is designed to live a second life as a keeper of fragrance samples or precious items. The set includes five 2ml vials.

With the purchase of a Discovery Set through chimie, you will also receive 10% off the purchase of a 10ml or 7.5ml bottle of any fragrance in the collection