V Vlh
At a glance
Is V Vlh worth trying?
V by VLH is a Leather fragrance for women and men.
- Best match
- Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
- Performance feel
- Good longevity with Moderate sillage
- Signature profile
- smoky, woody, leather with Plum, Black Currant, Orris Root
The first impression
V by VLH is a Leather fragrance for women and men. V was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Lesya Volkhonskaya. Top notes are Plum and Black Currant; middle notes are Orris Root, Mate and Damask Rose; base notes are Castoreum, Sandalwood and Smoke.
What shapes the scent
The perfumer behind it
Lesya Volkhonskaya
Lesya Volkhonskaya is the creator of the VLH fragrance series, which includes Heartiness and the numbered compositions I through VII. Her work for this brand explores a structured olfactory journey across multiple releases. The collection demonstrates her ability to craft both individual scents and a cohesive thematic arc.
Notes pyramid
The mood it creates
The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of V Vlh
Essence
V Vlh is the domain of the Alchemist, a master of transformation. The plum and black currant top notes are fleeting illusions, giving way to the alchemy of orris root and smoky castoreum-a blend that turns the sensual into the sacred. Damask rose and mate add a ceremonial gravity, as if each spray is a potion brewed at midnight.
Style & Aesthetic
They dress in layered silks and aged leather, their accessories talismanic-a silver pendant, a ring set with a darkened stone. Their space is a cabinet of curiosities: dried flowers, vials of ink, a skull on the desk. The fragrance’s leather and smoke evoke a studio where art and occultism blur.
Philosophy & Values
They see beauty in decay and power in contradiction. The sandalwood’s warmth against the smoke’s chill reflects their belief that opposites are points on the same circle. For them, creation is an act of rebellion, whether through painting, poetry, or the careful curation of their own mythology.
Relationships
They draw others into their orbit with magnetic intensity, though few can match their depth. Romantic partners are either collaborators or casualties, ensnared by the fragrance’s animalic allure. Their inner circle is a coven of artists and outliers who share their taste for the arcane.
Lifestyle
They keep nocturnal hours, their best work done when the world sleeps. The castoreum’s primal edge suggests a comfort with the taboo, while the plum’s sweetness reveals a softer side-perhaps a secret love for old fairy tales. They might be a perfumer, a tattooist, or a collector of rare manuscripts.
Shadow
Their fascination with the dark can tip into self-indulgence, and their love of mystery may become a shield against vulnerability. The orris root’s powdery elegance reminds them that even alchemists must sometimes step into the light.
Conclusion
V Vlh is a spell bottled-a fragrance for those who transmute the ordinary into the extraordinary. It suits the Alchemist’s hands, stained with ink and incense, always stirring the next enchantment.