“The Hour of Dusk and Gold, a scent with its feet on the ground and its head in the clouds … a beautifully constructed, harmonious and detailed scent. It’s both pretty and comforting to wear.” – The Sniff

Reassuring and powdery tonalities of vanilla, Persian wild carrot seed and orris, are embellished by a swirl of nutmeg, angelica root, lavender, and bay. Dusky accents of liquidambar linger on the skin, as soft as silk.

Expertly crafted by our Master Perfumer in Grasse, this fragrance features Persian wild carrot seed grown, harvested and distilled at the home of Parterre. The seeds have a powdery, mildly spicy scent which enhances the subtle amber character of the fragrance.

Signature Notes

VANILLA  The smooth, creamy scent of this Mexican orchid is a beautiful note for any fragrance. We use Vanilla here to balance the spice and floral nature of The Hour of Dusk & Gold with warmth and sweetness. Recognisable and comforting with a sophisticated variation.

WILD PERSIAN CARROT  The seeds of this attractive plant have a soft, powdery, slightly spicy scent. Originating from the Persian plateau, we cultivate and distill the seeds in our botanical collection, and the resulting oil is a key note in our fragrance.

ORRIS  Powdery and floral with hints of violet. Iris extract – called Orris from the French – is one of the most expensive ingredients a perfumer can use, taking 7 years to produce. We are excited to be producing this exquisite ingredient in our botanical collection.

LIQUIDAMBAR   Rich, balsamic scent with floral and spicy notes. The liquidambar tree produces this exquisite gum, whilst also having leaves of spectacular colours, especially during autumn.

Eau de Parfum Composition

TOP NOTES   Angelica root. Bay. Nutmeg

HEART NOTE   Wild carrot seed. Orris. Lavender

BASE NOTES   Liquidambar. Vanilla. Black pepper

Sustainably Produced

Vegan. Cruelty Free. Phthalate Free

At Parterre Fragrances we produce rare perfume defined by the unique natural ingredients that we grow and distil on our botanic, sustainable estate, and expertly crafted by our Master Perfumer in Grasse.

We create these genuinely rare fragrances by working with the natural elements of the environment and the extraordinary world of plants and their botanical properties. Each year a finite number of bottles of perfume are created from each extraction, to offer a true limited edition eau de parfum.

Every 50ml & 100ml comes with

EXPLORE WITH SAMPLES  A free sample of the perfume you have bought will be included with your order, so you can try it first and return your purchase if it is not right for you. Plus a 2ml sample of another perfume for you to try

SCENT BOX AND SCENT VOYAGE  Access to our private Parterre Scent Voyage, and the opportunity to experience more of the world of scent, perfume and plants. Every Quarter you will receive a Scent Box containing perfume, plant and ingredient samples. Invitations to new product launches, botanical tours and other events. Access to special edition products, behind the scenes updates and information on how we cultivate and create our Limited Editions

FREE  Postage & Packing. Free Returns. Gift Box available on request