Portraits Sample Set
Six figures who shaped history. Six fragrances that capture who they were.
Our Portraits Collection discovery set brings together niche perfume samples inspired by Napoleon Bonaparte, Ernest Shackleton, Marie Antoinette, Ernest Hemingway, and F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. Each 3ml vial is hand-blended in our Kent workshop — the same concentration and care as our full-size bottles.
Whether you are looking for your own signature scent or a gift for someone who loves history, this is where the journey starts.
This is a sample set of all six of our Portraits Collection fragrances. Each 3ml vial is inspired by the personality and environment of a historic figure.
Included in the set:
- Erebus (inspired by Ernest Shackleton's expeditions)
- Corsica (inspired by Napoleon's rise to power)
- Versailles (inspired by Marie Antoinette's Parisian palace)
- North Shore (inspired by the life and works of F Scott Fitzgerald)
- Waltz (inspired by Zelda Fitzgerald and the Roaring Twenties)
- Finca Vigía (inspired by Ernest Hemingway and his love of sailing)
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Inspired by Napoleon's rise to power and his Corsican heritage. This unisex scent is bright and charismatic, using notes from the Eau de Cologne Napoleon reputedly wore.
Fragrance Notes
A classic Mediterranean-style fragrance. Crisp and fresh, with engaging Neroli top-notes and a confident leathery base. A unisex scent that pairs well with blue skies and white shirts.
Top Notes: Neroli, Corsican Citron
Heart Notes: French Lavender, Blood Orange, Basil
Base Notes: Leather, Cedar, Musk Mallow
Inspired by Ernest Shackleton's expeditions to the heart of the Antarctic, we composed this fragrance with the notes from the essentials Shackleton's crew of explorers brought with them. Tobacco, Whiskey, and Cinnamon, along with the leather from the trunks they were carried in.
At once daring and adventurous, yet surrounded by the cozy warmth of basecamp, this fragrance is the perfect signature scent for colder months.
Fragrance Notes
Warm and bold, Erebus embodies strength and the nobility of England's arctic explorers.
Top Notes: Cinnamon, Incense
Heart Notes: Cherry, Whiskey, Vetiver
Base Notes: Tobacco, Cedar, Musk Mallow, Vanilla
Inspired by Ernest Hemingway and designed to capture the feeling of sailing on the tropical waters around his home in Cuba.
Finca Vigía opens with a blast of citrus zest and salt, which fades gradually into a bolder mix of white rum, pepper, and ginger which evokes the excitement of an afternoon on a yacht in the Caribbean.
Fragrance Notes
A bright and musky citrus scent that defies categorisation. Reminiscent of the feeling of sailing in the Caribbean, with a glass of rum and lime.
Top Notes: Cuban Citrus, Bergamot
Heart Notes: Sea Salt, White Rum, Jasmine, Peppercorn
Base Notes: Ambergris, Musk, Cedar, Ginger
We took inspiration from the fragrances of the time and created a barbershop scent that pays homage to the twenties whilst feeling complex, modern, and alluring.
This fragrance has notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Patchouli, and Amber — a masculine scent that embodies the sophistication of the Roaring 1920's.
Fragrance Notes
A classic and creamy blend of fresh lavender, basil, and rosemary, given an update with a rich and seductive amber and patchouli heart.
Top Notes: Lavender
Heart Notes: Rosemary, Geranium, Basil
Base Notes: Mint, Amber, Patchouli
Inspired by the exquisite luxury of Marie Antoinette and her palace at Versailles. This fragrance evokes the imposing beauty and grandeur of her palatial grounds, mixing rich, unexpected, fruit accords with warming Vanilla and Cashmere that combine to create a perfect signature perfume.
Fragrance Notes
Decadent and sophisticated, Versailles blends pink fruits and flowers with mysterious darker notes that at once feel enigmatic and playful.
Top Notes: Lychee and Rhubarb
Heart Notes: English Rose, Vanilla, Peony
Base Notes: Cedar, Vetiver, Incense, Cashmere
Inspired by Zelda Fitzgerald and the glamorous early 20th century Paris and New York society she loved. We composed this fragrance with traditional notes from turn of the century perfumes, putting a modern edge on it to make Waltz stand out today.
Fragrance Notes
Crafted to be eminently wearable and seductive, Waltz has sparkling citrus top notes, mellow into velvety white flowers, grounded by a defiant base of resinous woods.
Top Notes: Iris & Bergamot
Heart Notes: French Jasmine, Patchouli, White Rose
Base Notes: Oud, Verbena, Sandalwood