Spicy
Woody
Notesamarettobenzoinincenselabdanumnutmegorris (iris root)patchouli
Tags
#fresh
#normcore
Style
unisex
An involving fragrance inspired by a cherished love poem — Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116. This sublime ode to the enduring nature of devotion and emotional connection is interpreted here as a sueded blur of amaretto and patchouli. Orris and labdanum further deepen the union of souls.
SONNET 116
Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments; love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove.
O no, it is an ever-fixèd mark
That looks on tempests and is never shaken;
It is the star to every wand’ring bark
Whose worth’s unknown, although his height be taken.
Love’s not time’s fool, though rosy lips and cheeks
Within his bending sickle’s compass come.
Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,
But bears it out even to the edge of doom:
If this be error and upon me proved,
I never writ, nor no man ever loved.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An evening spent talking with someone who knows you well, with no need to fill every pause. Amaretto and nutmeg lend a mellow warmth, while suede, orris and patchouli give the scent a composed, tactile character suited to that unhurried closeness.
How to wear
The warm spice and resinous base make this a natural choice for cool weather. Start with one or two sprays on the wrists or upper chest, allowing the softer orris and suede facets to unfold before adding more. In warmer conditions, a lighter application keeps the amaretto and resins from dominating.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to almond-like warmth, powdery iris and supple suede rather than bright citrus or overt floral bouquets. It suits a preference for restrained styling with richer textures, offering sweetness grounded by earthy patchouli and smoky resins.
Release year
2024
The nose
Jérôme Epinette is known for lucid, carefully balanced compositions that give distinctive ingredients room to speak. His work includes Byredo’s Bal d’Afrique and Bibliothèque, alongside numerous fragrances for independent houses. In Of True Minds, his palette takes a warmer, more tactile form, bringing spiced amaretto, orris and suede into a resinous patchouli base.
Liis’s story
Liis treats perfume as a personal, interpretive medium rather than a fixed narrative. Founded by Alissa Sullivan and Leslie Hendin, the California house translates experiences and emotions into minimalist compositions intended to feel like a second skin, leaving space for the wearer’s own associations.
Of True Minds’s concept
Of True Minds draws its name and inspiration from Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116, a meditation on love that remains constant through change. Its mingling of amaretto, suede, orris and resins translates that steadfast connection into texture and warmth. The founders’ vision embraces friendship and harmony as well as romantic devotion.
Extra info
The eau de parfum uses organic sugarcane alcohol. Liis describes its fragrances as vegan, with formulas combining natural essential oils and synthetic ingredients; the suede accord is an olfactory effect rather than an indication of animal-derived material.
Notesamarettobenzoinincenselabdanumnutmegorris (iris root)patchouli
Tags
#fresh
#normcore
Style
unisex
An involving fragrance inspired by a cherished love poem — Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116. This sublime ode to the enduring nature of devotion and emotional connection is interpreted here as a sueded blur of amaretto and patchouli. Orris and labdanum further deepen the union of souls.
SONNET 116
Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments; love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove.
O no, it is an ever-fixèd mark
That looks on tempests and is never shaken;
It is the star to every wand’ring bark
Whose worth’s unknown, although his height be taken.
Love’s not time’s fool, though rosy lips and cheeks
Within his bending sickle’s compass come.
Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,
But bears it out even to the edge of doom:
If this be error and upon me proved,
I never writ, nor no man ever loved.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An evening spent talking with someone who knows you well, with no need to fill every pause. Amaretto and nutmeg lend a mellow warmth, while suede, orris and patchouli give the scent a composed, tactile character suited to that unhurried closeness.
How to wear
The warm spice and resinous base make this a natural choice for cool weather. Start with one or two sprays on the wrists or upper chest, allowing the softer orris and suede facets to unfold before adding more. In warmer conditions, a lighter application keeps the amaretto and resins from dominating.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to almond-like warmth, powdery iris and supple suede rather than bright citrus or overt floral bouquets. It suits a preference for restrained styling with richer textures, offering sweetness grounded by earthy patchouli and smoky resins.
Release year
2024
The nose
Jérôme Epinette is known for lucid, carefully balanced compositions that give distinctive ingredients room to speak. His work includes Byredo’s Bal d’Afrique and Bibliothèque, alongside numerous fragrances for independent houses. In Of True Minds, his palette takes a warmer, more tactile form, bringing spiced amaretto, orris and suede into a resinous patchouli base.
Liis’s story
Liis treats perfume as a personal, interpretive medium rather than a fixed narrative. Founded by Alissa Sullivan and Leslie Hendin, the California house translates experiences and emotions into minimalist compositions intended to feel like a second skin, leaving space for the wearer’s own associations.
Of True Minds’s concept
Of True Minds draws its name and inspiration from Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116, a meditation on love that remains constant through change. Its mingling of amaretto, suede, orris and resins translates that steadfast connection into texture and warmth. The founders’ vision embraces friendship and harmony as well as romantic devotion.
Extra info
The eau de parfum uses organic sugarcane alcohol. Liis describes its fragrances as vegan, with formulas combining natural essential oils and synthetic ingredients; the suede accord is an olfactory effect rather than an indication of animal-derived material.