Eau De Vie (lavender 1; Natural) Dsh Perfumes

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2010
Moderate
Sillage
Moderate
Longevity
Spring
Best Season
Casual
Best For

Fragrance Story

Eau de Vie (Lavender 1; Natural) by DSH Perfumes is a Floral fragrance for women. The nose behind this fragrance is Dawn Spencer Hurwitz. Top notes are Angelica, Amalfi Lemon, Beeswax, Bergamot and Anise; middle notes are Geranium, Lavender, Neroli, Tarragon, Rose and Rosemary; base notes are Hay, Orris Root and Sandalwood.

Composition Profile

aromatic 100%
fresh spicy 85%
citrus 70%
herbal 60%
rose 50%
green 40%
powdery 35%
musky 30%
lavender 25%
amber 20%

About the Perfumer

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz is the founder and perfumer of DSH Perfumes, with a catalog spanning over 30 years of work. Her creations include 1,000 Lilies, Acqua Di Venezia, and Amber, as well as the American Perfumer series like Colorado. Hurwitz is known for her classical approach, often drawing on historical and geographical inspirations.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Angelica Angelica
Amalfi Lemon Amalfi Lemon
Beeswax Beeswax
Bergamot Bergamot
Anise Anise

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Geranium Geranium
Lavender Lavender
Neroli Neroli
Tarragon Tarragon
Rose Rose
Rosemary Rosemary

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Hay Hay
Orris Root Orris Root
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Unique Character

Eau De Vie (lavender 1; Natural) Dsh Perfumes by DSH Perfumes offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Eau De Vie (lavender 1; Natural) Dsh Perfumes embodies the distinctive style of DSH Perfumes while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Eau De Vie (lavender 1; Natural) Dsh Perfumes

Essence

The Alchemist seeks transformation through the union of opposites. Eau De Vie embodies this quest, blending the crisp, herbal clarity of lavender with the golden warmth of beeswax and the earthy depth of hay and orris root. This is a fragrance of distillation, where the raw materials of nature are refined into a luminous, aromatic essence.

Style & Aesthetic

The Alchemist's style is a study in contrasts: tailored linen in soft lavender, paired with weathered leather boots and a silver ring set with a rough-cut amethyst. They favor spaces filled with dried herbs, copper pots, and shelves of amber bottles. Their aesthetic is rustic yet refined, a laboratory where the wild is tamed into something beautiful.

Philosophy & Values

The Alchemist believes in the power of process and patience. They value authenticity, seeking the purest expression of each ingredient. For them, transformation is a sacred act, whether in a still, a garden, or a life. They hold that true beauty emerges from the harmonious balance of opposing forces-light and dark, sweet and bitter, fresh and earthy.

Relationships

The Alchemist is a solitary worker, but their relationships are deep and intentional. They attract those who appreciate depth and complexity, offering a steady, grounding presence. In love, they are devoted and transformative, seeking a partner who is also on a path of growth. They are not for the faint of heart, but for those ready to be refined.

Lifestyle

The Alchemist's days are structured around rituals: morning tea with fresh herbs, tending a small garden, and hours spent at a wooden bench blending tinctures. They rise early, move slowly, and find joy in the mundane-the scent of drying lavender, the hum of a bee. Evenings are for reading alchemical texts or sharing a simple meal with kindred spirits.

Shadow

The Alchemist's shadow is isolation and obsession. They can become so absorbed in their work that they lose connection to the world, mistaking solitude for wisdom. Their quest for purity may turn into rigidity, rejecting anything that feels impure or imperfect. They risk becoming a hermit, their transformative fire burning only for themselves.

Conclusion

Eau De Vie is the Alchemist's signature scent: a distillation of nature's wisdom into a wearable elixir. It invites the wearer to embrace the slow, sacred work of becoming, finding beauty in the blend of lavender's clarity and hay's earthiness. This is a fragrance for those who know that true transformation begins with the raw, the real, and the patient.