The STORIES Nº.01 Collection
"The scent of sorrow transformed into beauty."
STORIES Nº.01 opens luminous — bergamot and grapefruit catching the light, softened by green fig and the dewy coolness of cyclamen. A magnificent heart of cedarwood, jasmine, powdery heliotrope and English tea, wrapped in orange blossom. It settles on precious amber, vibrant sandalwood, earthy vetiver and the soft sweetness of tonka — of the dark yielding to the light.
THE NOTES
STORIES Nº.02 opens warm and spiced — bergamot lifting into Bulgarian rose, the heat of ginger and cardamom softened by a cool breath of green tea.
From that radiant opening an opulent heart unfolds: vibrant cedarwood and patchouli, honeyed tobacco smouldering at its centre, sprinkled with tonka bean and the resinous depth of opoponax.
As it settles, the fragrance reveals its soul — enchanting amber, rich musk, creamy sandalwood and the slow sweetness of vanilla.
An invitation to walk among the flowers and recover what has been lost. It will never smell quite the same on any two people.
Scent Pyramid
No scent smells the same
| Opening | Bergamot · Bulgarian Rose · Ginger · Green Tea · Cardamom |
| Heart | Cedarwood · Patchouli · Honey Tobacco · Tonka Bean · Opoponax |
| Dry Down | Sandalwood · Amber · Vetiver · Tonka bean |
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THE SCIENCE, SOUL & STORY OF FRAGRANCE
Choosing
Find the one that’s yours
Two emotional worlds, drawn from one memory. STORIES Nº.01 is the fragrance of freedom; STORIES Nº.02 the one of restoration. The same story, in two chapters. Discover the one that feels most like yours.
Layering
One scent. Or a composition.
Prepare the skin with Hand & Body. Moisturised skin holds fragrance longer, so the Eau de Parfum worn over it lasts and stays truer. To layer the two, begin with STORIES Nº.02 and layer STORIES Nº.01 over it.
Engrave, Refill and Gift
A considered Gift
Your STORIES Nº.01 bottle is made to stay with you. Engrave it — all year, and complimentary at selected times of year. And when the 100ml is empty, we refill it rather than replace it.
How Return to Refill works. Send us your empty bottle — across the UK and Northern Ireland we arrange complimentary courier collection; from the Republic of Ireland, post it and email your proof and we reimburse the cost; elsewhere, return postage is arranged by you. Refilled by hand within five working days and returned tracked — the same bottle, refilled. Kept for life when you return to refill.
A bottle made to be kept. A story meant to continue.
Sustainability
Our sustainability promise
Refillable glass, returned to us or refilled at home. Rock paper labels from marble-mining waste. FSC-certified boxes. Recyclable Zamak caps. Biodegradable cellophane to protect the box in transit.
Gold at the Pure Beauty Awards London for Best Home Fragrance. Recognised by the Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards as Best Fragrance House and Best Sustainable Brand.
Made to help the world we live in thrive, rather than simply survive.
REFILLABLE GLASS BOTTLES
ROCK PAPER LABELS
fsc certified paper boxes
zamak bottle caps
REFILLABLE GLASS CANDLE JARS
Biodegradable cellophane
In Person
Scent Society gatherings
Come to Your Senses. An intimate, founder-led evening exploring memory, mood and emotion.
Join the STORIES community for an intimate evening of fragrance discovery. Explore the science of scent, uncover your personal olfactory story, and connect with others who share a deeper appreciation for fragrance. Gatherings take place across the UK and Ireland.
Comparison Table
Comparison Table
| STORIES Nº.01 | STORIES Nº.02 | |
|---|---|---|
| The Story | Fresh and luminous — the story of sorrow transformed into beauty, of the dark yielding to the light | Bold and enveloping — an invitation to walk among the flowers and recover what has been lost |
| Family | Citrus · Fresh · Woody | Warm · Spiced · Woody |
| What you smell first | Cooling and green — grapefruit and bergamot lifting into the milky green of fig | Warm and glowing — ginger, cardamom, and the deep velvet of Bulgarian rose |
| What's in the heart | Soft florals, English tea and over dry cedarwood | Earthy patchouli, honey tobacco and resinous opoponax, sweetened with tonka bean |
| If you usually wear | Fresh, clean, citrus scents | Warm, sweet, spiced scents |
| Wear it | Daytime, work, warmer months | Evening, colder months, when you want to be noticed |
| Longevity and projection | Stays closer to the skin. 20% fine fragrance | Carries further and lasts longer. 20% fine fragrance |
| Worn together | Adds brightness and lift | Adds warmth and depth |
For longevity. Moisturise before you spray. Fragrance molecules don't cling to dry skin — on skin that's been prepared with Hand & Body, the scent lasts longer and projects further.
For layering. Worn together, begin with STORIES Nº.02 and layer STORIES Nº.01 over it. The deeper scent anchors; the brighter one lifts.
Awards
Candle Trio: Winner, Best New Home Fragrance — Pure Beauty London Awards. Eau de Parfum: Gold, Best New Premium Fragrance — Pure Beauty Global Awards. House: Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards — Best Fragrance House and Best Sustainable Brand. Never credit the gold to Marie Claire; never merge the two.
Need help?
Frequently Asked Questions
Fresh and green at first — grapefruit and bergamot lifting into green fig and the coolness of cyclamen. A heart of cedarwood, jasmine, heliotrope, English tea and orange blossom. It settles warm and woody: sandalwood, amber, vetiver and tonka.
Yes. A fine fragrance at 20% concentration, made for depth and longevity. Moisturise before you spray — fragrance molecules don't cling to dry skin, so on skin prepared with Hand & Body the scent lasts longer and projects further.
For anyone. STORIES is created to be worn intuitively, never defined by gender.
Yes. Wear STORIES Nº.01 on its own, or build on it. Hand & Body first to prepare the skin, then the Eau de Parfum. Add STORIES Nº.02 over it when you want warmth and depth, and bring the scent into your space with the Bougie Parfumée.
Order a refill, then return your empty bottle. Across the UK and Northern Ireland we arrange a complimentary courier collection. From the Republic of Ireland, post it to us and email your proof of postage — we reimburse the cost. Elsewhere, return postage is arranged by you. Refilled within five working days and returned tracked. The same bottle, refilled, not replaced.
Engraving is available all year, and complimentary at selected times. It makes the bottle yours — a reason to keep and refill it rather than replace it.