Black Sand Beach

19⁹⁵

The texture of black sand is as distinctive as its color. Somehow unyielding, it’s as if each grain holds fast to the next and refuses to give way underfoot. This scent homage to the Big Island’s Black Sand beaches starts with Ceylon cinnamon, coarse-grained sea salt, and dry mission fig, settling into a heart of tumbled teak, santal, and olivewood, on a base of tonka bean, Peru balsam, patchouli, and ebon musk. Wear for grounding, renewed strength, and unwavering fortitude.

Available in 5 ml bottle or 1 ml sample vial. Phthalate-free.

Big Island Collection

Somehow, lives up to the description

The first thing I smell is the warm, slightly dusty, slightly tart top notes. There is something sandy about that combo, especially with the wood behind it. On the next sniff my attention is drawn to the cooling, grounding wave of the base notes. For me, this perfume feels like it has distinct voices that are in conversation with each other, and in fact, each quietly holding their own; a back and forth between warm, slightly funky sand and the cool, "big" feeling notes. It's complex and interesting, and makes me feel complex (nice) things. I get all the different notes (at least the ones I can identify) so if you like the notes list, I think you'll love this perfume.