Slow Explosions

In 1980, Gwen K. Vroomen quit her monotonous job in Dearborn, Michigan, went to the corner bar, and—on the bartender’s urging—threw a dart at a world map tacked on the wall. She had never heard of Goa, India, but knew immediately she needed to go. Three months later she was celebrating Hindu New Year at a tea garden high in the hills of Kerala, fireworks exploding below. She wrote of that night: “I was resuscitated by color, redeemed by the vibrant unknown.” Her self-proclaimed “Journey out of darkness,” dotted with unforgettable accounts of night markets, river floats, and harrowing moped rides, inspired a generation of young Americans eager to buck the drudgery of ordinary life.

Memories this fragrance may conjure: Incense burning and records playing at a late-night party in college, summer travels far from home, an unforgettable Independence Day.

Memories this fragrance may create: A day weaving through a spice market, sparking up a conversation with a captivating stranger, metaphorical fireworks.

Top Notes: Saffron, Rose Absolute, Leather, Apple, Benzoin, Cashmeran, Arpora Night Market.

EAU DE PARFUM 50ML