V Vlh

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2021

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

smoky 100%
woody 85%
leather 70%
iris 60%
powdery 50%
musky 40%
fruity 35%
animalic 30%
sweet 25%
earthy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Lesya Volkhonskaya

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

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Plum Plum
Black Currant Black Currant

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Orris Root Orris Root
Mate Mate
Damask Rose Damask Rose

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Castoreum Castoreum
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Smoke Smoke

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.