Bay Rum Euphorium Brooklyn

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2023

At a glance

Is Bay Rum Euphorium Brooklyn worth trying?

Bay Rum by Euphorium Brooklyn is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual, Evening wear in Summer
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
citrus, fresh spicy, aromatic with Ylang Ylang, Neroli, Orange

The first impression

Bay Rum by Euphorium Brooklyn is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Bay Rum was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Stephen Dirkes. Top notes are Ylang Ylang, Neroli, Orange, Lemon, Lime and Petitgrain; middle notes are Bay Leaf, Allspice, Mace and Rum; base notes are Tonka, Vanilla and Amyris.

What shapes the scent

citrus 100%
fresh spicy 85%
aromatic 70%
woody 60%
vanilla 50%
sweet 40%
yellow floral 35%

The perfumer behind it

Stephen Dirkes

Stephen Dirkes

Stephen Dirkes is the founder and perfumer of Euphorium Brooklyn, a niche house known for its avant-garde and narrative-driven scents. His catalog includes 100 Tweeds, Bay Rum, Butterfly, Chocolatl, Cilice, Flocked & Gilded, Petales, and Suédois. Dirkes' fragrances often explore dark, historical, and sensory themes with a bold, artistic approach.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Ylang Ylang Ylang Ylang
Neroli Neroli
Orange Orange
Lemon Lemon
Lime Lime
Petitgrain Petitgrain

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Bay Leaf Bay Leaf
Allspice Allspice
Mace Mace
Rum Rum

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Tonka Tonka
Vanilla Vanilla
Amyris Amyris

The mood it creates

The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Bay Rum Euphorium Brooklyn

Essence

Bay Rum captures the spirit of the Explorer, a wanderer intoxicated by the horizon's promise. The fragrance's citrus-and-rum opening sparkles with adventure, while the bay leaf and allspice heart evokes ship holds stocked with exotic cargo. The vanilla-tinged drydown suggests tales spun under foreign stars-sweetened by distance, deepened by time.

Style & Aesthetic

Their wardrobe is a map of journeys: a well-faded denim jacket from Marseille, batik shirts bought in Bali, boots scarred by mountain trails. They mix nautical stripes with tribal prints, much like the fragrance blends neroli's Mediterranean brightness with mace's tropical heat. A single shark tooth on a leather cord serves as their talisman.

Philosophy & Values

They measure wealth in experiences, not possessions. The interplay of zesty top notes and woody base reflects their belief that every departure leads homeward. They champion serendipity, trusting-like the rum note that warms unexpectedly-that detours often yield the richest rewards.

Relationships

Their love affairs are passionate but transient, like the lime's fleeting burst. Friends cherish their postcards penned in port cafés and their knack for finding hidden gems in any city. They collect people as they do spices-relishing each unique flavor without clinging.

Lifestyle

They might wake in a Lisbon hostel one week, a Borneo treehouse the next. Their bag holds a dog-eared Lorca anthology, a Swiss Army knife, and vials of local perfumes. Evenings find them trading stories with fishermen or jazz musicians, always ready to follow the next thread of curiosity.

Shadow

Their restlessness can become evasion, just as the tonka risks cloying if unbalanced. They may romanticize rootlessness, avoiding the vulnerability that comes with staying put.

Conclusion

Bay Rum is a sails-at-dawn fragrance-for those who hear the siren song of uncharted waters and trust the trade winds to carry them where they're needed most.