The Scent – The Book of Lost Fragrances

Discover the perfume inspired by The Book of Lost Fragrances

While writing THE BOOK OF LOST FRAGRANCES, to keep in the world of scent, I burned candles. When I was finished, I searched out the perfumer who'd created the candles that had inspired me the most—Frederick Bouchardy, owner of Joya Studios—and gave him a copy of the manuscript as a thank you.

Bouchardy was instantly intrigued by THE BOOK OF LOST FRAGRANCES—first, as a reader, he said he was taken with the mystery and romance of the story. In my tale, scent plays a strong role as it pertains to memory. Bouchardy, who creates using oils and other classic ingredients, said this notion spoke to him as a designer and producer of fragrances, and thus the idea to create this beautiful fragrance was born.

The ancient fictional fragrance at the heart of the novel is called Âmes Sœurs, which means "Soul Mates" in French. Inspired by the book, Bouchardy has brought the perfume to life with his version: Âmes Sœurs, The Scent of Soul Mates.

Bouchardy interpreted the novel's imagined fragrance with notes of Frankincense, Myrrh, Orange Blossom, and Jasmine. Working with a master perfumer, he experimented with his library of oils, creating a smoky incense fragrance with a bright, uncommon finish.

A limited edition of 15 special containers made of slip cast porcelain, with porcelain "shards" glazed and painted in 22k gold with hand hammered covers (as well as bottles of the fragrance) will be for sale later this spring at selected stores and via Joya Studio's website: JoyaStudio.com

Âmes Sœurs notes:
Top: Tamarind, Grapefruit, Cypress
Mid: Rose Bulgar, Ginger, Orange Blossom
Dry Down: Cedarwood, Incense, Amber, Sweet Musk

Cheers,
M.J.