Paradiso: Sweet + Sunlit (Coconut, Vanilla, Tonka Bean)
What The Pros Have to Say:
To me, this smells like:
- Sweet tropical heat, gently swaying palm trees, a slow, languishing breeze.
- A white sand beach set against a serene turquoise sea.
Who would love Paradiso?
- Those who are looking to be transport you to a sun-kissed haven every shower.
- Anyone who loves the scents of summer (think sweet, warm, and comforting!)
Subtle, strong, or somewhere in-between?
Subtle! People who want a light lingering scent will love this fragrance option.
Meleni: Fruity + Tropical (Mango, Melon, Lush Greens)
What The Pros Have to Say:
To me, this smells like:
- Juicy mangoes and melons while enveloped by the tropical rainforest.
- Feasting on an abundance of ripe.
Who would love Meleni?
- Someone who loves fruit-forward scents and wants to be transported somewhere tropical.
- Anyone who’s fun, energetic, and always ready for summer!
What would a Meleni mood board look like?
- Vibrant cross sections of perfectly-ripe mangoes and melons.
- A tropical summer storm hitting a bed of aloe leaves and lush greens.
Subtle, strong, or somewhere in-between?
Somewhere in-between. It has an impactful first impression, but slowly fades throughout the day.
Fragrance fun fact: Curious to know how “Meleni” is pronounced? You might think, “melon-y”, it’s actually “meh-LEHN-ee”!
Arcadia: Citrusy + Woody (Citrus, Basil, Cedar)
What The Pros Have to Say:
To me, this smells like:
- Fresh, crisp, and invigorating! Like jumping into a mountain stream.
- This is what the “NYC Cool Girt” archetype would smell like–subtle, complex, and masculine.
- That fall morning, 6am smell when you first step outside and there’s still dew on the grass.
Who would love Arcadia?
- The early bird who likes to start each day with a morning walk (or maybe just wants to feel like it in the shower.)
- Hikers, gardeners, anyone who leans towards herbal and earthy scents.
- Someone interested in aromatherapy–this scent definitely invigorates and uplifts.
Subtle, strong, or somewhere in-between?
Somewhere in between, just enough to make you feel energized but can also relax into that state.
Botanica: Herbal + Aromatic (Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary)
What The Pros Have to Say:
To me, this smells like:
- Mint.
- A eucalyptus steam room.
- An oil diffuser at a spa or yoga studio.
- This furniture store my parents used to go to in India, called Good Earth.
- The eucalyptus sprigs from the place settings at my wedding.
Who would love Botanica?
- Anyone who loves incense, sages, and mint.
- Someone who meditates.
- Someone who needs extra stress relief in the shower without the price tag of a spa appointment.
- Someone who’d prefer something fresh and less in-your-face—the most masculine of our offerings.
- What would a Botanica mood board look like?
- A spa.
- Plant roots and little buds.
- Crystals.
- Incense in an empty yoga studio.
- Tapestries.
- Someone doing yoga in Washington Square Park.
Subtle, strong, or somewhere in-between?
Strong in this sample, but in my experience, very subtle in use.
Fragrance fun fact: In addition to being one of our 100% natural options, Botanica seems to break gender barriers more than any other Prose fragrance—it’s one of the most popular choices for male Prose employees.
Corsica: Fresh + Aquatic (Anjou Pear, Peony, Cedar Wood)
What The Pros Have to Say:
To me, this smells like:
- Walking along the beach on a spring morning, wearing freshly laundered linens.
- Seafoam.
- A nautical living room at a house in the Cape.
- Sweet, sparkling wine.
Who would love Corsica?
- Someone who likes their makeup and fashion to seem effortless and natural.
- Beach goers.
- Someone who wants a more gender neutral and universal fragrance—it’s not too floral, not too sweet, not too femme.
- Mermaids.
What would a Corsica mood board look like?
- Flutes of Prosecco overlooking an ocean view terrace.
- Wet pavement after a heavy spring shower.
- A Montauk dive bar.
- Bright blue ocean scattered with white sailboats.
- The entirety of the film Mamma Mia.
Subtle, strong, or somewhere in-between?
Somewhere in between, almost perfect.
Fragrance fun fact: Thanks to incredible feedback from customers who didn’t want to part with Corsica, this limited-edition summer fragrance entered our permanent collection.
Prelude: Floral + Fresh (Rose, Geranium, Blue Iris)
What The Pros Have to Say:
To me, this smells like:
- A freshly arranged bouquet of roses.
- An artisan soap bar, with a hint of sweetness like a jam.
- If our Corsica and Ispahan fragrances had a garden rendezvous.
Who would love Prelude?
- Anyone who likes a fresh, feminine fragrance that treads lightly between floral and semi-sweet.
- For the customer who’s graceful and polished—think Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
What would a Prelude mood board look like?
- Rose petals blowing in the wind.
- Dancing ballerinas.
- A picnic in a meadow of wildflowers, baby’s breath, and falling cherry blossoms.
- Crystals sparkling in the sunlight.
- A flute of rosé.
- Essie’s classic Ballet Slippers nail polish (a subtle pale pink).
Subtle, strong, or somewhere in-between?
Somewhere in between, but it has staying power (which is lovely!).
Fragrance fun fact: Looking to refresh your Zoom meetings? You can download our Prelude Zoom background here; the gorgeous floral design also works as the perfect background or lockscreen for your phone.
Oasis: Floral + Summery (Jasmine, Amber, White Peach)
What The Pros Have to Say:
To me, this smells like:
- Relaxing with jasmine in your hair, while taking a bite of fruit by a warm ocean.
- Lime zest.
- It’s a bit similar to Corsica, but more fresh.
- A sweet, soothing summer breeze.
Who would love Oasis?
- Anyone who likes warm scents, but wants to stay floral.
- Anyone who wants to feel luscious and overflowing with daydream-inducing flavor.
- For the customer who wants to be transported somewhere tropical with a cold drink in hand, soaking up the sun.
What would an Oasis mood board look like?
- Submerging in fresh clean water, and the relief of wet skin on a hot day.
- Full, bursting citrus and blooming jasmine.
- Long desert shadows and newly discovered artifacts.
- The Coachella ferris wheel at sunset; A summer afternoon sky dotted with kites and bubbles.
Subtle, strong, or somewhere in-between?
All signs point to “somewhere in-between” for Oasis: Strong floral notes at first, fading into soft warm sandalwood; I really like this scent for the sense of balance; If someone walked by after wash day, you’d get a whiff of the lime zest and fruitiness and say, “I want my hair to smell like this.”
Fragrance-Free
No fragrance notes here, but as a friendly reminder, our fragrance-free products are just that: free of fragrance, and free of any chemical masking agents that are sometimes used to create a “fragrance-free” product. If you opt for fragrance-free formulas and catch a whiff of something, rest assured you’re just picking up on your natural active ingredients. And for those with a sensitive scalp, our chemists always recommend going fragrance-free.
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