Brown Flowers

I may update my review at a later time once I've spent more time with it but for now, since there aren't a lot of reviews up I thought this may be helpful for those interested. I (M40's) thought this may lean too feminine for me and whilst I think that could be true for some, I think this does fall pretty comfortably as unisex (depending on your preferences of course), particularly in the dry down. The initial blast definitely aligns with the name 'Brown Flowers' with a burst of drab floral accords. This gives strong vintage vibes and reminds me of old record or 2nd hand stores or my nana's house with pot pourri around. This lingers for a while and gives off some strong sillage but pretty quickly quiets down with the musk and coffee flower in the base becoming more prominent. After a few hours, I am really finding the aged citrus poking out and I am being reminded a lot of a more subtle 'Unknown Pleasures' vibe - almost lemon meringue like...am I crazy? Overall this is a lovely scent that gives 'moderate' performance and an addictive dry-down. Smells great on clothes! I agree the name could be more inspired. Perhaps 'Drab Majesty'?

Is it vintage or is it nostalgic? It's avocado appliances, amber glassware and macrame but in the comforting way of childhood corningware patterns and brown plaid couches. Brown Flowers is an era in a bottle. If you left it in a drawer with an ashtray full of Virginia Slims, it would become a literal portal to 1979. It's that one cool aunt or family friend that was the epitome of the chic woman you wanted to become. It's the free spirited neighbor that drank coffee from a glass and had a brother that was a roadie for Stevie Nicks. If you were there, welcome back. If you weren't, I hope it will inspire a deep sense of anemoia, a feeling of nostalgia or longing for something you've never known. *I most enjoy layering BF with a toasted coffee based fragrance like Akro Awake or Follow by Kerosene

Highly under-rated in my opinion. The detritus note makes this a perfectly suited autumn fragrance with a gorgeous, interesting, linear white floral scent. I adore this fragrance. I agree with others that I might be interested in something a bit darker, though the 'brownness' here adds an intriguing deeper sweetness. To me, this is a great example of the DS & Durga approach to fragrances. Easily one of my favourite purchases this year!

it’s warm, humid, intoxicating. it’s still, but alive and breathing. it’s unlike any other white flowers perfume- it’s heavy and muddy but i love that about it. i couldn’t get enough and i find it comforting. definitely feel the carrot and dirt and coffee. it’s earthy.

I really like it! And in my opinion I do understand the name association, there is something dried and past peak in the jasmine, and the coffee flower definitely adds a splash of brown to the whole experience. It’s a rich fragrance with a lot of character.