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EXPLORE THE SCENTS OF

 N E W  M E X I C O

M O U N T A I N S

ponderosa

piñon

wild rose

nodding thistle

rocky mountain juniper

beebalm

balsam fir

douglas fir

engelmann spruce

gamble oak

oakmoss

black locust

narrowleaf cottonwood

black poplar

ponderosa piñon wild rose nodding thistle rocky mountain juniper beebalm balsam fir douglas fir engelmann spruce gamble oak oakmoss black locust narrowleaf cottonwood black poplar

  • ponderosa soliflore perfume

    walk among orange-trunked giants and breathe their sweet smelling shade. 

    notes: the piney, deep resin and quiet vanilla perfume of new mexico's legendary mountain pine

    this scent is a pure pondo extraction.  for a blended perfume highlighting its sweet bark, see ponderosa bark desert spray.

  • ponderosa bark desert spray

    ponderosa’s fragrant bark perfumes cool mountain air with vanilla, butterscotch and fresh resinous pine.   

    notes: sweet ponderosa bark (oakmoss and sugar cookies), cool earth, pine boughs overhead.

    this scent is a botanical perfume capturing the experience of sweet ponderosa bark. if you are looking for a more pine-forward scent, see ponderosa soliflore.

  • rosehip + thistle roller

    summertime in new mexico’s high country–streams banked with wild rose and nodding thistle.  a patchwork of sunny meadows and tall ponderosas fold you into their spicy sugar-pine perfume.

    notes: sweet fruity rosehip, deep pine forest and thistle’s pastel fragrance.

  • piñon soliflore perfume

    smell the wind and sun through new mexico's ancient desert pines.

    notes: the deep piney caramel of our beloved piñon (needle and resin both).

  • sweetclover roller

    the smell of spring is found with the smallest seep of water.  sweetclover blankets everything–its delicious green perfume carried on a warm breeze.

    notes: warming soil, vanilla, cinnamon and new green things coming (sweetclover is similar in fragrance to sweetgrass, but invasive rather than over-harvested).

  • rose petal + hip plantwater

    this in-house distillation of rose petal and rosehip hydrates, calms and balances all skin types.

  • piñon woodsmoke botanical soap

    new mexico's piñon wood burns like incense: rich smoke and oakmoss, with clear high notes of douglas fir needle and night sky. 

  • siberian elm + beebalm lip balm

    the smoky mint of beebalm combines with soothing siberian elm bark in a moisturizing lip balm, making good use of our invasive elms. 

U P L A N D S

one seed juniper

piñon

snakeweed

scrub oak

big sagebrush

sand sagebrush

fringed sagebrush

prairie sagebrush

skunkbush sumac

horseweed

chinchweed

sticky gumweed

cliffrose

desert rosemary-mint

globemallow

prairie verbena

one seed juniper piñon snakeweed scrub oak big sagebrush sand sagebrush fringed sagebrush prairie sagebrush skunkbush sumac horseweed chinchweed sticky gumweed cliffrose desert rosemary-mint globemallow prairie verbena

  • wilcrafted piñon resin incense

    the world’s oldest perfume in its purest form.  ground yourself in the rich smoke of new mexico’s iconic piñon. this deep amber resin transports you to the high desert’s landscape of pink earth, blue sky, and ancient gnarled pines. 

    notes: pine needles, warm rock and spicy sweet earth.

  • piñon perfume pure

    there is nothing like piñon. a dead tree's heart broke open–sweet and deep, the golden sticky life blood that holds summer's heat inside itself. the smell of winter nights–a light kept on–it smells like home. 

    notes: the spicy resinous smell of piñon resin.

  • juniper soliflore perfume

    rolling pink hills dotted with new mexico's desert cedar perfume a cloudless sky.

    notes: the tangy-musk and fresh resinous perfume of new mexico's desert junipers.

  • sagebrush perfume pure

    what does sagebrush smell like? big, really big. like wind or blue sky or the soft sound crow wings make overhead on a hot quiet day. it's a dusty blue-ish smell. spicy, herbal, old leather - and something so deep it doesn't have an end.

    notes: the herbaceous, leather smell of big sagebrush

  • sagebrush + snakeweed perfume roller

    wade through an endless sea of blue-green sagebrush on top of new mexico’s high mesas, smelling clean dry earth, sun-warmed juniper trees, yellow snakeweed and vast sky above.

    notes: smooth leathery sagebrush, citrusy snakeweed and the warm pitchy musk of juniper duff.

  • piñon soliflore perfume

    smell the wind and sun through new mexico's ancient desert pines.

    notes: the sweet, fruity and deep piney caramel perfume of our beloved piñon–needles, wood and resin

  • piñon plantwater

    this in-house distillation of piñon resin is a soothing after-sun spray that helps repair and protect all skin types

  • sagebrush plantwater

    this in-house distillation of big sagebrush clears acne (and mind). 

    for normal to oily skin types.

  • coppermallow lip tint

    coppermallow helps repair and smooth skin in this lightly scented, botanical lip tint.

    natural mica and iron oxide give a soft copper shimmer.

  • desert deodorant

    stay fresh and smell the smoky herbal magic of new mexico’s high desert plants.

    designed to balance odor-causing bacteria without aluminum or gross chemicals.

S C R U B L A N D S

greasewood (creosote bush)

honey mesquite

evening primrose

tamarisk

prickly pear

desert willow

chocolate flower

acacia

buffel grass

turpentine bush

desert holly

joint fir

greasewood (creosote bush) honey mesquite evening primrose tamarisk prickly pear desert willow chocolate flower acacia buffel grass turpentine bush desert holly joint fir

  • greasewood (creosote bush) perfume pure

    the smell of rain on desert dirt.  pink lightning, hot summer sky–thunder-heads bigger than the mountains.  greasewood opens leathery leaves to drink the rain and the desert breathes out its perfume of petrichor and joy.   

    notes: the desert petrichor smell of greasewood  

    single plant extraction for greasewood diehards.  for those new to the plant, we recommend our more accessible blended perfume roller, desert spray or hand balm.

  • honey mesquite beauty oil

    honey mesquite's edible pods and skin mending resin offer a chocolatey desert perfume with notes of cinnamon, honey and a rich earthy smokiness.

  • greasewood (creosote bush) perfume roller

    desert dust and summer rain in new mexico's greasewood scrub. smell the cool relief of monsoon rain on hot, dry soil.

    notes: dry earthy petrichor, sharp resinous greasewood and cool summer rain in new mexico’s driest desert.

  • evening primrose beauty oil

    an ephemeral fragrance that scents the air for just a few hours with its clean, bright sweetness, before closing.

  • greasewood (creosote bush) plantwater

    this hydrating in-house distillation is a great after-sun spray that helps protect all skin types from the drying effects of the sun. 

    this is a pure hydrosol for greasewood diehards.  if you are new to the plant, we recommend our blended greasewood desert spray, roller or hand balm.

  • prickly pear lip tint

    prickly pear seed oil moisturizes and repairs, while iron oxide tints lips a quiet rusty red of ripe cactus fruit in this fragrance-free botanical lip tint. 

  • coppermallow lip tint

    this highly revered dryland plant gently mends dry cracked skin, helps protect against sun damage and smells like desert dust and summer rain.   

  • greasewood (creosote bush) hand balm

    this highly revered dryland plant gently mends dry cracked skin, helps protect against sun damage and smells like desert dust and summer rain. 

  • greasewood (creosote bush) desert spray

    in the low greasewood deserts, rain has a particular smell.  something like warm rock, thunderheads and oceans of fresh air (after years of holding your breath).

    notes: desert petrichor, wet earth, the sweet musk of juniper resin and cooling wild mint

  • honey mesquite hand balm

    with chocolatey-cinnamon sweet pods and sap traditionally used on chapped skin and sunburn, honey mesquite makes a nourishing and delicious balm for overworked skin. 

B O S Q U E

rio grande cottonwood

coyote willow

russian olive

siberian elm

sweetclover

tamarisk

tumbleweed

wild mint

cocklebur

horsetail

purple loosestrife

buffalo currant

mulberry

nutsedge

oregon grape

rio grande cottonwood coyote willow russian olive siberian elm sweetclover tamarisk tumbleweed wild mint cocklebur horsetail purple loosestrife buffalo currant mulberry nutsedge oregon grape

  • russian olive/black locust enfleurage

    our enfleurage absolute is the concentrated perfume of thousands of flowers captured in cold fat, beeswax and organic alcohol. can be worn as a delicate perfume.

    notes: sweet, buttery russian olive blends with the fruity white musk of black locust.

    seasonally available until we sell out.

  • russian olive serum

    invasive russian olive stimulates your body's own ability to produce collagen, allowing your skin to renew and repair itself. 

    excellent for dry or mature skin.

  • tumbleweed + wild mint botanical soap

    tumbleweed, an ancient soap-making ingredient, soothes and nourishes all skin types, while wild mint and juniper wood provide a refreshing, earthy scent.

  • willow plantwater

    this gently exfoliating in-house distillation soothes lines, lightens scarring, balances acne and renews dry skin.

    aspirin allergy warning: aspirin is a derivative of salicylic acid which willow naturally contains.

  • tamarisk blossom soap

    invasive tamarisk’s delicate perfume paints the bosque pink with soft green, floral notes.

    luscious organic oils soothe skin in this beautiful perfumed bar.

  • willow beauty oil

    be transported to the willow-lined banks of new mexico's precious waterways, smelling of sweet fallen leaves. excellent for all skin types.

    aspirin allergy warning: aspirin is a derivative of salicylic acid which willow naturally contains.

  • sweetclover roller

    the smell of spring is found with the smallest seep of water.  sweetclover blankets everything–its delicious green perfume carried on a warm breeze.

    notes: warming soil, vanilla, cinnamon and new green things coming (sweetclover is similar in fragrance to sweetgrass, but invasive rather than over-harvested)

  • cottonwood bud hand balm

    sticky buds scent the bosque with an earthy, honey musk in this traditional new mexican salve that calms and repairs dry, cracked skin.