William

"William" by Yanina Yakusheva is not just a perfume; it is a poetic, olfactory experience, a walk through a dew-kissed spring morning, described just as you and I would – with feeling, honesty, and a touch of artistry. "William" is a fragrance that whispers tales of silent gardens and the unexpected strength of nature. It opens like freshly crushed green stems in the cool air, with that sharp, slightly smoky touch that immediately startles and intrigues you. This is not generic freshness; it is the scent of tarragon and bergamot, with a hint of tulip. You feel the moisture and the earth, yet simultaneously, an airy, elegant note. As it develops on the skin, the fragrance becomes more complex, drawing you deeper into its story. The heart of the perfume holds a surprise: vermouth and green tea introduce a refined, slightly bitter nuance, balanced by the warmth of cedar and patchouli. It is like a meeting of classic elegance and modern, untamed energy. There is no screaming sweetness or aggressive masculinity here; "William" is perfectly unisex – a scent for the person who doesn't care for labels. The base is dark, mossy, and sensual. Oakmoss, ambergris, and amber give it that depth and longevity, like a memory that lingers long after the day ends. It is a fragrance with character, slightly old-fashioned in its sophistication, yet incredibly contemporary in its uniqueness. It is not for everyone, but those who fall for it, fall forever

A big and intensive solinote of tarragon, no real evolution but quite addictive.

I really hate this one. On skin, it's basically nail polish remover. On paper, I can pick out a bit of herby tarragon, bit otherwise it's kind of a wall of green to me. Just kind of unpleasant.

Let's be honest, you'll prob never see another tarragon forward scent again .....but you won't need to because this is such a definitive representation of one of my favorite herbs to cook with (I make a mean creamy/tarragon pasta). You can smell it so clearly here and oh man, this stuff is special. Tarragon has an herbal/licorice type of smell that is very well done in William and blended to perfection with the Vermouth, but never loses it's identity throughout. The scent doesn't evolve much and doesn't need to because it completely nails what it's going for. If you've ever been mincing up fresh tarragon on the cutting board and thought "Damn this smells good" ..... then yeah. You should probably give this a try. Very middle of the road unisex. Slightly above moderate projection and lasting power.

This looks amazing - just wish I could get a bottle. Any ideas how I could get this being in the UK - ordering from Russia won’t be possible?