To See A Flower Cb I Hate Perfume

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2005

At a glance

Is To See A Flower Cb I Hate Perfume worth trying?

To See A Flower by CB I Hate Perfume is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women.

Best match
Casual wear in Spring
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
green, earthy, floral with Soil Tincture, Green Notes, Narcissus

The first impression

To See A Flower by CB I Hate Perfume is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. To See A Flower was launched in 2005. The nose behind this fragrance is Christopher Brosius.

What shapes the scent

green 100%
earthy 85%
floral 70%
yellow floral 60%

The perfumer behind it

Christopher Brosius

Christopher Brosius

Christopher Brosius is an American perfumer and founder of CB I Hate Perfume, known for his unconventional, narrative-driven scents. His portfolio includes fragrances like 2nd Cumming, At the Beach 1966, and Beautiful Launderette, which evoke specific memories and atmospheres. He also created Cumming for actor Alan Cumming, blending personal storytelling with olfactory art.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Soil Tincture Soil Tincture
Green Notes Green Notes
Narcissus Narcissus
Hyacinth Hyacinth
oak moss oak moss
Saffron Saffron

The mood it creates

The Sage Archetype: Portrait of To See A Flower Cb I Hate Perfume

Essence

To See A Flower embodies the Sage archetype, a seeker of truths hidden in plain sight. The startling combination of soil tincture and delicate narcissus suggests someone who understands that true wisdom begins by kneeling in the earth. This is a fragrance for those who find profundity in the quiet observation of growth.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor organic textures - raw linen, unbleached wool - in neutral tones that don't compete with nature's palette. Their living spaces might feature a single perfect bloom in a simple vase, allowing the saffron and oak moss notes of the fragrance to resonate like a meditative bell.

Philosophy & Values

They believe understanding comes through patient attention - just as the green notes unfold slowly on skin. For them, wisdom isn't about accumulating knowledge, but about clearing away distractions to see what's always been there, much like the way hyacinth emerges from the earthy opening.

Relationships

They offer quiet companionship rather than dramatic intimacy. Friends value their ability to listen deeply, while romantic partners must appreciate their need for contemplative solitude. The floral-earth balance mirrors their gift for grounding others without stifling growth.

Lifestyle

Their rituals honor small wonders - morning tea watching light touch flower petals, evening walks noting how scents change with dusk. The moderate longevity reflects their understanding that profound experiences needn't be overwhelming to be transformative.

Shadow

Their challenge is avoiding detachment - the very purity of the scent warns against floating above life's rich messiness. Unchecked, they may observe existence without fully participating.

Conclusion

To See A Flower is the scent of quiet epiphanies. It distills the Sage's wisdom - that to truly know a thing, one must first learn to see it anew, as if for the first time, with all the wonder that implies.