Historia Sample Set
Discover the Historia Collection with this set of seven artisan perfume samples — each one inspired by a historic location in Kent, England. From the chalk hills above Chatham Dockyard to the hop gardens of Faversham, these fragrances capture the places that shaped us.
A thoughtful gift, or the perfect way to find your signature scent. Each 3ml vial is hand-blended in our Kent workshop with the same concentration as our full-size bottles.
This is a sample set of all seven of our Historia Collection fragrances. Each 3ml vial is inspired by a historic location in Kent.
Included in the set:
- Hamilton (inspired by Upnor)
- Great Expectations (inspired by Rochester)
- Cavalier (inspired by Chatham Dockyard's Maritime Explorers)
- Papyrus (inspired by Maidstone)
- Chartwell (inspired by Churchill's Westerham home)
- Unconquered (inspired by the fruits from our family's Kentish garden)
- Maison Dieu (inspired by Faversham's Royal history)
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Inspired by the exotic trading routes and adventurous spirit of Kent's sailors and explorers. Men and women from Kent would build and launch ships from the bustling Chatham Dockyards, sailing all over the world and between the far corners of the British Empire.
This fragrance is masculine with Woody and Spice notes that conjure images of rugged exploration and the rare spices from the trade routes Kentish sailors brought back.
Fragrance Notes
A rich blend of dark woods and spices, sparkling with fresh apple and citrus to lift and complement the complex and exotic base notes.
Top Notes: Apple & Bergamot
Heart Notes: Peppercorn, Saffron
Base Notes: Cedarwood, Cloves
Chartwell was created to evoke the memory of the dark leather-clad drawing rooms of Winston Churchill's Westerham home.
This fragrance is masculine with Woody and Leathery notes that conjure images of leather wing-backed Chesterfields, a pour of Scotch in an old library, and cigars with coffee outside on a bright summer morning.
Fragrance Notes
A rich and luxurious masculine scent with a light and spicy opening that transitions to a complex, deep, and rugged fragrance that extolls male virtues:
Top Notes: Bergamot, Peppercorn
Heart Notes: Rum, Cinnamon, Pachouli
Base Notes: Cedarwood, Styrax, Incense, Leather
Evoking the thrill of the great literary romances of 19th century Rochester.
This fragrance has notes of Cedar Wood, Oud, Juniper, Sandalwood and Bergamot — this is a unisex scent that embodies bold sophistication and will pique your admirer’s curiosity.
Fragrance Notes
A crisp and musky woody scent loved by both men and women. Approachable enough for a first date, complex enough to be dressed up with:
Top Notes: Lemon, peppercorns
Heart Notes: Cedar, Galbanum, English Juniper
Base Notes: Oud, Musk Mallow, Sandalwood
Named after a Captain of the HMS Arethusa, a ship who's history is closely linked with Upnor's, we wanted to create a fragrance that captured the idyllic nature of a warm day in the cobbled village.
A perfect unisex scent that pairs well with a summer stroll or drinks outside.
Fragrance Notes
A bright and refreshing citrus fragrance, perfect for the warmer half of the year, Hamilton delivers a light and dreamy mix of the following scents:
Top Notes: Orange Blossom
Heart Notes: Grapefruit, Woody Sage
Base Notes: Mallow Seed, Sea Foam
Inspired by Faversham's royal heritage, Maison Dieu evokes the feeling of summer evenings, with sparkling citrus and an unexpected note of hops in the base.
To capture what makes Faversham special, we of course had to start with a subtle nod to the town's prestigious brewing history. A subtle note of hops announces itself in the dry-down to create a bold scent anchored to a strong identity.
We build the fragrance up from there with sharp carbonated citruses, and creamy, lifelike, neroli flower, to create a sophisticated but easy-to-wear fragrance suitable for the market town's original royal patrons.
Fragrance Notes
Sparkling citrus notes capture your attention and pull you in as a warm sun-kissed neroli builds, reminiscent of fresh summer evenings. The bright citruses rest on the unexpected base combination of hops and ambergris that make Maison Dieu really special and uniquely Faversham.
Top Notes: Lemon & Bergamot
Heart Notes: Neroli, Verbena, Grapefruit
Base Notes: Hops, Ambergris
Leeds Castle, with its centuries of grandeur and whispered stories, serves as the muse for this fragrance—a sensory tribute to a luxurious bygone era.
At once both a fresh and bright scent, as well one that has a deep well of a comforting and exotic elegance at it's core. Papyrus brings a sparkle of the roaring boozy dinner parties of the castle's owners, and combines it with the deep resinous woods of the historic architecture to create something truly ethereal.
Fragrance Notes
This outgoing fragrance's delicate florals and citrus deliver a crisp opening balanced with the deep romantic tones of amber and oud that works year round. Especially sumptuous as an evening scent with the base notes harmonising to create a mysterious and alluring quality that will draw you in deeper.
Top Notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit
Heart Notes: Black Rose, Orange Blossom
Base Notes: Oudwood, Amber, Papyrus
Daring and original, this fragrance gets its name from Kent’s motto, Invicta.
Fragrance Notes
Bold but sophisticated, this delicate blend of stoned fruits is unreservedly English. Fruit-forward on the opening, this perfume settles into a fragrant blend of gentle flowers and vanilla, with the unique self-assuredness of a dark raspberry base.
Top Notes: English Plums and Peaches
Heart Notes: Jasmine, Magnolia, English Rose
Base Notes: Raspberry, Musk Mallow, Vanilla