Scotch Lavander is an aromatic fougere fragrance that launched in 2020. A dandy fragrance very fashionable at the end of the 19th century, the "Fougère" accord of Scotch Lavander warms the aromatic and fresh notes of Scottish lavender by associating benzoin and amber for an elegant and timeless composition. It features top notes of lavender, bergamot and thyme; middle notes of lavender, geranium and vetiver; and base notes of tonka bean, benzoin and amber. Scotch Lavander is an eau de parfum, edp.
Review of Oriza Legrand Scotch Lavander
From Colognoisseur: Oriza L. Legrand is a perfume brand I need to remind myself to pay more attention to. Back in 2012 Franck Belaiche and Hugo Lambert resurrected the brand. Through a lot of research they recreated the original perfumes. Where my admiration grew was their ability to find modern equivalents to ingredients in those recipes that were unavailable. It remains one of the best heritage house collections to date. As they have moved through the intervening years, they have found a fascinating way of adding a contemporary component to the classical construction. In Scotch Lavander it takes us to the heaths of Scotland where the lavender is in bloom.
I want greener from my spring perfumes. The top accord is as close to that desire as I can imagine. It is a simple combination of lavender, thyme, and bergamot. The lavender in the early moments is that herbal version which I like. The thyme keeps it to that side of things. The bergamot acts like sunlight through the water droplets on the spears of lavender. Just a hint of citric sparkle. It moves greener for a moment as vetiver and geranium pick up the top accord. Then a powderier lavender begins to cover things. This is a beautifully realized transition as the keynote floral completely changes faces. It evolves further into a warm base of tonka, amber, and benzoin. This slightly sweet ambery accord combines with the lavender in a comfortable embrace. Scotch Lavander has 12-14 hour longevity and average sillage. I have never been to Scotland nor trod a heath. It does fit my imagination of what I think it might smell like. It is close enough to my spring squelches through the farm fields which is my kind of seasonal perfume.
