Nepenthe En Voyage Perfumes

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2019

At a glance

Is Nepenthe En Voyage Perfumes worth trying?

Nepenthe by En Voyage Perfumes is a Oriental fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual wear in Spring
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
woody, vanilla, green with Vanilla, Cucumber, Lavender

The first impression

Nepenthe by En Voyage Perfumes is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Nepenthe was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Shelley Waddington.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
vanilla 85%
green 70%
powdery 60%
lavender 50%
ozonic 40%
aquatic 35%
balsamic 30%
amber 25%
aromatic 20%

The perfumer behind it

Shelley Waddington

Shelley Waddington

Shelley Waddington is the founder and perfumer behind En Voyage Perfumes, a brand known for its artistic and narrative-driven scents. Her catalog includes a range of compositions from aquatic and gourmand to amber and woody, such as A Study In Water, Café Cacao, and Durango. Waddington’s work often explores the intersection of memory and place, creating fragrances that evoke specific moods and landscapes.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Vanilla Vanilla
Cucumber Cucumber
Lavender Lavender
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Green Leaves Green Leaves
Narcissus Narcissus
Incense Incense
Orris Orris
Ambergris Ambergris
Bergamot Bergamot
Moss Moss

The mood it creates

The Wanderer Archetype: Portrait of Nepenthe En Voyage Perfumes

Essence

Nepenthe embodies the Wanderer archetype, a soul forever in motion, seeking solace in the unknown. They are drawn to the edges of maps, both literal and metaphorical, where the air is fresh with possibility. The fragrance's blend of vanilla, cucumber, and green leaves evokes a misty morning in a foreign land, where every scent is new and every path untrodden. They are the eternal traveler, never quite arriving but always discovering.

Style & Aesthetic

Their style is practical yet poetic-a well-worn leather satchel, a linen shirt rolled at the sleeves, boots that have seen miles. They favor earthy tones and textures that age beautifully, like the scent's woody vanilla base. Their home, if they have one, is a temporary nest filled with souvenirs and half-read books.

Philosophy & Values

They believe that the journey is the destination and that truth is found in movement. Their values are rooted in freedom, curiosity, and the courage to step into the unfamiliar. The fragrance's ozonic, aquatic notes mirror their love for horizons and open skies.

Relationships

They collect friends like postcards, treasuring each but rarely staying long. Their relationships are intense but fleeting, like the scent's moderate sillage. They are drawn to kindred spirits who understand their need to roam, but they struggle with roots.

Lifestyle

Their days are unstructured, shaped by whim and weather. They might work as a photographer, a writer, or a seasonal laborer, but their real vocation is the road itself. The fragrance's longevity mirrors their transient nature-present but never permanent.

Shadow

Their shadow is restlessness, which can tip into rootlessness or a fear of commitment. The scent's green, powdery notes can sometimes feel elusive, just as their heart might. They must remember that some treasures are found by staying.

Conclusion

Nepenthe is the scent of a soul who finds home in the act of leaving. It is a fragrance for those who know that the world is wide and that the best way to love it is to keep moving.