Composition
Coffee Absolute
Cardamom EO
Iso E Super
Coumarin
Veramoss
IBQ
Hedione
Methyl Laitone
Ambroxan
Tonka Bean Absolute
Ethyl Vanillin
Labdanum Absolute
Worn when
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An attempt to hold on to something already gone.
“An attempt to hold on to something already gone. Coffee and darkness in the opening. Warmth and weight that settle like a memory with nowhere left to go.”
The Making
A record in progress.
These are the moments recorded so far. The composition is still becoming itself.
Last updated · June 26, 2026
April 2026
The name
California and Me is named after the beautiful song by the artist Laufey on her Bewitched album released in 2023. The melancholic songs speak of a lover leaving which leaves the sense of sadness and nostalgia.
May 7, 2026
A direction
After a brief conversation about favorite fragrances, I had gotten an inspiration behind what the scent should be. There was a cologne that had been my absolute favorite for a long time, that being Armani Code Profumo released back in 2016. It plays directly into the story of nostalgia and loss. I want this fragrance to take inspiration into the direction of this scent.
May 12, 2026
The first formula
The first formula was created.
May 14, 2026
The second formula
The second formula was created.
June 16, 2026
Tested in the open
From the formulas previously created, it was then distributed in public for opinion/testing.
June 22, 2026
New bottles selected
After trial and error, the previous bottles had a leaking issue. Following that, a new bottle was chosen and a new label to come soon.
June 26, 2026
The third formula
The third formula was created.