Raven Ellis Brooklyn

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2016

At a glance

Is Raven Ellis Brooklyn worth trying?

Raven by Ellis Brooklyn is a Floral fragrance for women.

Best match
Casual, Office wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
woody, patchouli, floral with Rhubarb, Mandarin Orange, Peony

The first impression

Raven by Ellis Brooklyn is a Floral fragrance for women. Raven was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Jérôme Epinette. Top notes are Rhubarb and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Peony and Pink Lotus; base notes are Patchouli, White Woods and Musk.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
patchouli 85%
floral 70%
musky 60%
warm spicy 50%
fresh 40%
earthy 35%
green 30%
fruity 25%
citrus 20%

The perfumer behind it

Jérôme Epinette

Jérôme Epinette

Jérôme Epinette is a French perfumer who has created fragrances for a wide range of brands. His catalog includes Geranium, Neroli, and Oakmoss for ARKET, as well as Egyptian Smoke and Nordic Fougère for Alfred Dunhill. He also composed Arabesque Wood, Belsize Beat, and Bonbon Tree for & Other Stories. Epinette is known for his versatile and accessible style.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Rhubarb Rhubarb
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Peony Peony
Pink Lotus Pink Lotus

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Patchouli Patchouli
White Woods White Woods
Musk Musk

The mood it creates

The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Raven Ellis Brooklyn

Essence

Raven captures the Explorer's spirit-a restless curiosity veiled in effortless cool. The rhubarb's tart brightness and mandarin's zest speak of someone always leaning into the horizon. Yet the peony and lotus soften the edges, revealing a heart that treasures beauty amid adventure.

Style & Aesthetic

Their wardrobe mixes utility and elegance: tailored hiking pants paired with silk camisoles, boots that have seen cobblestones and mountain trails. Their home has a global nomad vibe-a Moroccan rug here, a Japanese tansu there-all arranged with deliberate imperfection.

Philosophy & Values

They measure life in experiences, not possessions. The patchouli in the base isn't hippie-dippy but purposeful, a nod to roots that ground even as they roam. White woods signify their belief in leaving places untouched, taking only memories.

Relationships

They attract fellow wanderers, though few keep pace for long. Romantic partners must understand that love isn't a cage but a compass-sometimes pointing in tandem, sometimes to separate continents.

Lifestyle

They work remotely or in fields requiring mobility-photojournalism, import/export, sustainability consulting. Weekends find them at farmers' markets or on impromptu road trips, chasing the scent of rain on hot asphalt.

Shadow

Their independence can become evasion. The musk that makes the fragrance linger also hints at a fear of staying put-of missing some undiscovered vista.

Conclusion

Raven is for those who carry adventure in their wake, whose scent is a trail of citrus peel and damp earth leading to the next unknown.