Kingston Osmanthus Eric Buterbaugh Florals by Eric Buterbaugh Florals

Kingston Osmanthus Eric Buterbaugh Florals

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2016

At a glance

Is Kingston Osmanthus Eric Buterbaugh Florals worth trying?

Kingston Osmanthus by Eric Buterbaugh Florals is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual wear in Spring
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
woody, floral, powdery with Violet Leaf, Jasmine, Osmanthus
woody floral powdery

The first impression

Kingston Osmanthus by Eric Buterbaugh Florals is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men. Kingston Osmanthus was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Violet Leaf and Jasmine; middle notes are Osmanthus, Orange Blossom and Rose; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood, Woody Notes and Iris.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
floral 85%
powdery 70%
white floral 60%
musky 50%
fruity 40%
ozonic 35%
aquatic 30%
iris 25%
rose 20%

The perfumer behind it

Alberto Morillas

Alberto Morillas

Alberto Morillas is a master perfumer based in Geneva, Switzerland, and a longtime collaborator with Firmenich. His style is known for refined, luminous compositions that balance natural elegance with modern clarity. He created the bold leather and spice of Amouage Opus VII - Reckless Leather, the fresh citrus depth of Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa, and the woody warmth of Aedes de Venustas Palissandre D'or. His work has shaped contemporary perfumery across both niche and luxury houses.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Violet Leaf Violet Leaf
Jasmine Jasmine

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Osmanthus Osmanthus
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom
Rose Rose

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Musk Musk
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Woody Notes Woody Notes
Iris Iris

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Kingston Osmanthus Eric Buterbaugh Florals

Essence

The Mystic dwells in liminal spaces, and Kingston Osmanthus floats between floral and woody realms. Its osmanthus note - neither fully fruit nor flower - mirrors their ability to straddle worlds. Violet leaf and iris add an ethereal quality, like mist over a meditation garden.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear flowing linen and raw silk in shades of dawn. Their accessories are minimal but meaningful - a single jade bead, a silver ring passed through generations. Spaces they inhabit feel both grounded and weightless, with low wooden tables and always fresh blooms.

Philosophy & Values

They seek the essence beneath appearances. Just as osmanthus reveals different facets to each nose, they believe truth is multifaceted. Stillness is their compass; they value pauses as much as speech.

Relationships

They attract kindred seekers but maintain gentle boundaries. Their presence is calming yet enigmatic - like musk emerging hours after application. Romantic partners must respect their need for solitude as sacred space.

Lifestyle

Mornings begin with tea ceremonies and journaling. They frequent botanical gardens and old libraries, places where time moves differently. Travel is pilgrimage rather than vacation, often to mountain temples or coastal shrines.

Shadow

Their detachment can become disconnection. When the mystical overwhelms the mundane, they risk floating away entirely. The very iris root that grounds their scent may tether them too loosely.

Conclusion

Kingston Osmanthus is the fragrance of quiet revelation - a reminder that the most profound truths often whisper. Like the Mystic's path, it reveals its depths only to those who linger.

If you like this, try these

Fragrances with a comparable profile - shared accords, notes, and character.