THE SECRET GARDEN WHERE ROOTS REVEL IN ROSES
Roses and roots walk hand in hand in the perfumed path of this enchanted Land. Present in the perfumed essence of All That Is, this floral-root cologne bridges earth and bloom, uniting the petrichor essence of Mitti Attar, the harmonious heartwood of Sandalwood, and the earthy roots of Vetiver and Spikenard in union with the resplendent florals of Rose de Mai and opulent Rose Otto. This earthy-floral fusion creates a cologne that radiates a secret garden of Is-ness. Dissolve in the dew of the perfumed moment. Spritz on this scented sanctuary and enter the realm where hearts align, and a profusion of roses and roots entwine.
HOW DOES IT SMELL?
It smells like an ancient rose garden after a summer rain, where sun-soaked earth breathes petrichor into a garden of roses. In classical perfumery, Secret Land of Is belongs to the Earthy-Floral and Floral-Chypre olfactive families, characterized by the earthy-ethereal contrast between fragrant florals and a mossy-woodsy foundation. The fragrance opens with a radiant rush of rose ensorcelled in the sensual sweetness of Rose de Mai and the earthiness of Mitti Attar. As the sillage unfurls on warm skin, the heart reveals a regal, velvet-soft Rose Otto and Sandalwood duo, settling during the drydown into an exquisite embrace as the aromatic roots of Vetiver and Spikenard wrap around the roses, balancing the harmony of earth and floral-ether.
"Wonderful rich scent. It gives me a warm, tranquil, calm feeling. I have received many compliments, I love the scent as do others." — Chel
"Secret Land of Is is scented of pure heavenly magic. It is utterly like you have captured the Fragrance I would bring forth from my own heart." — Shona
"Roses to a next level — It does smell like true roses, but more grounded and balanced with an earthy, muscular scent. It doesn't smell as sweet as Roses Shining Everywhere, but very well balanced and with depth. If you love roses, these two are the ones to try!" — Grace
"True hero of mine — Nadine Artemis is a true hero of mine. Bringing earth and heart-centered body care products to us from the woods and into our bathrooms. She is pure magic!" — Jessica
"Secret Land of Is will now become MY SCENT. It is utterly like you have captured the fragrance I would bring forth from my own heart. It is like the Scent of My Soul... oh Roses and Earth... THANK YOU NADINE." — Lindsay
"This scent is beautiful, with a hint of sweet, a hint of earth, and mystery in between. It is a unique scent, unlike anything I've smelled." — Kayelynn
ORGANIC INGREDIENTS + APPLICATIONS
Spritz on chest, nape of neck, pulse points, hair, and over the heart center. Secret Land of Is is also exquisite misted into the atmosphere to create a calming, grounded sanctuary in your space.
"Better and Better — Basking in the bliss of your fragrances... Secret Land of Is is scented of pure heavenly magic." — Shawna
Lovely Layered with these Libations:
Roses Shining Everywhere Petal Perfume: Layer for an amplified, sun-drenched, multi-layered rose bouquet.
Rose Glow or Vetiver Poetic Pits: Enhance your aromatic aura with a matching, grounded underarm charm.
Rose or Sandalwood Best Skin Ever: Massage onto warm skin prior to spritzing to create a rich, nourishing lipid base that holds scent molecules all day long.
Sandalwood Serum Supreme: Apply as a facial base to amplify the creamy heartwood notes in the cologne.
Rose de Mai Absolute — Rosa centifolia
Also known as Cabbage Rose, this essence contains a 12,000-year history distilled from its soft, velvety Egyptian petals. From ancient peoples carving its image on cave walls to Homer's Iliad praising its graces, it is one of the most historically sought-after fragrances on the planet. Rooted in a complex matrix of natural phenylethyl alcohol (10%), gently accented by a dash of geraniol (1%), it is an aromatherapist's fragrant floral dream. Rosy-rich with sweet notes of amber, green honey, and a regal rosaceous bouquet.
Sandalwood — Santalum album
If languid was a liquid prayer, it would be the slow, sensuous substance of Sandalwood’s elixir, an essence distilled from the fragrant heartwood of trees that mature for thirty years. Brimming with alpha-santalol and beta-santalol, this essence is fundamental to the fragrance architecture; it initiates a pheromonal alchemy that harmonizes with your unique chemistry.
Rose Otto — Rosa damascena
Hailing from the world-renowned Valley of Roses in Bulgaria, this is the most sought-after essence in natural perfumery. Capturing the purest aromatic essence of the bloom, our classic Rose Otto is a phytochemical masterpiece with a generous 37% citronellol, 25% geraniol, and 12% nerol. This specific molecular triad makes it an unparalleled aromatic neurotonic; by delivering these fragrant monoterpenols to the senses, it elevates the spirit and soothes the heart, offering an opulent aroma that has graced royal perfumes since the dawn of distillation.
Mitti Attar — Santalum album + baked earth
Mystical Mitti Attar captures the enigmatic essence of sandalwood and petrichor, the aroma released when monsoon rains fall upon parched, sun-drenched soil. First distilled over 5,000 years ago by Ayurvedic herbal masters, this traditional attar distills sun-baked river clay directly into pure Sandalwood oil, fusing the phytochemistry of Sandalwood with the naturally occurring, soil-born compound geosmin, creating an aroma that is atmospheric, evocative of earth's quiet exhalation, and harmonized by Sandalwood’s heartwood.
Spikenard — Nardostachys jatamansi
Spikenard, a revered rhizome beloved since antiquity as an opulent botanical unguent, is distilled from the roots of an alpine herb that grows high in the Himalayas. A scent so coveted across the ancient world that it was traded as liquid gold, its redolent, musky-earthy fragrance is a sensory trinity reminiscent of Vetiver, Patchouli, and Valerian. Abundant in skin-saving sesquiterpenes and the rare phytocompound jatamansone, this primary soother of the essential oil world is pure “keep calm and carry on.”
Vetiver - Chrysopogon zizanioides
Venerated Vetiver brings a deeply rooted, forest-floor elegance to the base notes of this cologne. Steam-distilled from the long, tenacious roots of a tropical grass, its phytochemistry grounds the vibrant citrus and floral notes with an herbaceous, woody scent profile. Rich in dense sesquiterpenes, specifically khusimol and vetivone, Vetiver acts as a natural fixative and grounding anchor, stabilizing volatile top notes while infusing the base with an earthy elegance.
Organic Biodynamic Alcohol
This is the ultimate, pristine carrier for our pure perfumes and colognes. Produced from certified organic grapes, it is independently tested to ensure it meets the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards for pure, organic, pharmaceutical-grade alcohol.
Purity Verified: Certified Organic + Third-Party Lab Tested for Quality Assurance
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Secret Land of Is for both men and women?
Yes. Secret Land of Is bridges traditional floral elegance with deep, earthy root notes. The resonant roots of Vetiver, Spikenard, and petrichor Mitti Attar balance the romantic florals of Rose Otto and Rose de Mai, creating a uniquely robust aroma that harmonizes effortlessly with your body's natural chemistry.
What is Mitti Attar and why is it so special in this formula?
Mitti Attar is an ancient Indian botanical treasure crafted using a traditional distillation method conceived over 5,000 years ago by Ayurvedic herbal masters. Sun-baked river clay is hydro-distilled directly into pure Sandalwood oil, fusing Sandalwood’s rich phytochemistry with geosmin, the rare, soil-born compound responsible for "petrichor," the scent of sun-drenched earth receiving the first drops of monsoon rain. In Secret Land of Is, Mitti Attar gives the garden of Roses its earth.
What are the best ways to apply and layer this cologne?
Spritz directly onto pulse points: wrists, inner elbows, over the heart, and at the nape of the neck. You can also mist it through your hair or beard for long-lasting sillage. To extend wear time, apply a few drops of Rose or Sandalwood Best Skin Ever to prepare skin before spritzing to give the botanical scent molecules a rich lipid base to cling to.
