Ophrys
In amongst the botanical collections and wonders of a Victorian glasshouse often found is the Orchid; one of many botanical rarities that for decades was the jewel and marvel of many an Edwardian and Victorian botanical explorer.
Ophrys is a summery botanical potion of great standing, with green aromatic and floral undertones that capture daring romantic notions of an era gone by, a love for exploration, discovery and the classical splendour of the English garden in bloom one balmy late summer afternoon. Here we present to you an ode to the great Plant Hunters of yesteryear.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried afternoon spent among greenhouse benches, with sleeves rolled back and the door open to the garden. Petitgrain gives the flowers a leafy edge, while hay and sandalwood suggest the warmth beyond the glass. The mood is quietly romantic rather than formally dressed.
How to wear
A natural choice for spring and summer, especially mild to warm afternoons. Start with two sprays on the neck or forearms, leaving room for the petitgrain and floral heart without crowding them. The musk, hay and sandalwood base offers a warmer counterpoint as the brighter opening settles.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to green florals rather than sugary bouquets: rose and peony lovers who appreciate leafy citrus, orange blossom and a musky, woody foundation. Its botanical character suits a taste for garden-inspired fragrances with softness but little confectionery sweetness.
Plowden & Fallow’s story
Plowden & Fallow draws on British traditions, folklore and eccentricity, giving them a contemporary expression through fragrance and carefully considered packaging. UK production, small batches and hand construction underpin the house, with practical efforts to reduce transport miles and improve the sustainability of its materials.
Ophrys’s concept
Ophrys takes its inspiration from the orchids of Victorian glasshouses and the botanical explorers of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Conceived as an ode to historical plant hunters, it imagines the romance of discovery through an English garden in bloom on a balmy late-summer afternoon.
Extra info
Orchids are central to Ophrys’s imagery, but orchid is not a listed fragrance note. The composition instead pairs petitgrain and garden flowers with hay absolute, musk, patchouli and sandalwood.
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In amongst the botanical collections and wonders of a Victorian glasshouse often found is the Orchid; one of many botanical rarities that for decades was the jewel and marvel of many an Edwardian and Victorian botanical explorer.
Ophrys is a summery botanical potion of great standing, with green aromatic and floral undertones that capture daring romantic notions of an era gone by, a love for exploration, discovery and the classical splendour of the English garden in bloom one balmy late summer afternoon. Here we present to you an ode to the great Plant Hunters of yesteryear.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried afternoon spent among greenhouse benches, with sleeves rolled back and the door open to the garden. Petitgrain gives the flowers a leafy edge, while hay and sandalwood suggest the warmth beyond the glass. The mood is quietly romantic rather than formally dressed.
How to wear
A natural choice for spring and summer, especially mild to warm afternoons. Start with two sprays on the neck or forearms, leaving room for the petitgrain and floral heart without crowding them. The musk, hay and sandalwood base offers a warmer counterpoint as the brighter opening settles.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to green florals rather than sugary bouquets: rose and peony lovers who appreciate leafy citrus, orange blossom and a musky, woody foundation. Its botanical character suits a taste for garden-inspired fragrances with softness but little confectionery sweetness.
Plowden & Fallow’s story
Plowden & Fallow draws on British traditions, folklore and eccentricity, giving them a contemporary expression through fragrance and carefully considered packaging. UK production, small batches and hand construction underpin the house, with practical efforts to reduce transport miles and improve the sustainability of its materials.
Ophrys’s concept
Ophrys takes its inspiration from the orchids of Victorian glasshouses and the botanical explorers of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Conceived as an ode to historical plant hunters, it imagines the romance of discovery through an English garden in bloom on a balmy late-summer afternoon.
Extra info
Orchids are central to Ophrys’s imagery, but orchid is not a listed fragrance note. The composition instead pairs petitgrain and garden flowers with hay absolute, musk, patchouli and sandalwood.