Launched in 2022, Les Nuits by Astier de Villatte is a fragrance for women and men. A small travel bottle of perfume, entrusted to perfume historian Annick Le Guerant, was recreated by perfumer Dominique Ropion, scented of Turkish rose, earthy damascena and woody iris. Zieben Mare, Franklin; ziebenmare.com.
Pixies fan? D.S. & Durga’s Debaser — with notes of ripe fig, iris, coconut milk, tona and dry blond woods —is reminiscent of listening to the wild shrill of Black Francis in the summer heat. Rail & Anchor, Royal Oak; railandanchor.com.
Molecule 01 is an aroma chemical, used in virtually all modern fragrances to recreate scents like jasmine or cedar or a host of other familiar olfactory favorites. Escentric Molecules’ Molecule 01 may smell of nothing at first, but its velvety woody note is highly sensitive to body chemistry, evolving with the wearers’ own natural scent. Ruby’s Balm, Bloomfield Hills; shoprubysbalm.com.
Golden's Small Batch Solid Cologne is crafted with plant-based ingredients and easy to slide in your pocket. Detroit-based Golden was founded by Herman Moore, former wide receiver for the Detroit Lions with the mission of empowering every man in his quest for standout style. A portion of profits benefit Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and other nonprofits. Golden Grooming, Detroit; goldengrooming.com.