Miyabi Metascent

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2023

At a glance

Is Miyabi Metascent worth trying?

Miyabi by MetaScent is a fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual wear in Spring, Fall
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
woody, powdery, amber with Hinoki, Camellia, Iris

The first impression

Miyabi by MetaScent is a fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Miyabi was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Huynh Hai Yen. Top note is Hinoki; middle notes are Camellia and Iris; base notes are Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Amber.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
powdery 85%
amber 70%
floral 60%
iris 50%
aromatic 40%

The perfumer behind it

Huynh Hai Yen

Huynh Hai Yen

Huynh Hai Yen is a perfumer known for her work with MetaScent. She has created a wide range of fragrances including Adrenaline, By A Fireside, and Camelia. Her style spans from energetic and fresh to warm and floral, showcasing versatility.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Hinoki Hinoki

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Camellia Camellia
Iris Iris

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Sandalwood Sandalwood
Cedarwood Cedarwood
Amber Amber

The mood it creates

The Sage Archetype: Portrait of Miyabi Metascent

Essence

The Sage seeks wisdom through quiet observation, and Miyabi Metascent mirrors this journey with its meditative blend of hinoki, camellia, and iris. The fragrance unfolds like a Zen garden-structured yet serene, where each note (sandalwood, cedarwood, amber) is placed with intention. There’s a contemplative quality here, an invitation to slow down and notice the interplay of light and shadow.

Style & Aesthetic

They dress in muted tones-slate blues, charcoal grays-with fabrics that move softly, like brushed cotton or raw silk. Their home is a sanctuary of order: low wooden tables, a single stem in a vase. The powdery iris in the scent reflects their preference for understated elegance, nothing superfluous.

Philosophy & Values

They value depth over speed, believing truth is found in stillness. The camellia’s fleeting bloom reminds them of life’s impermanence, while the amber base speaks to their search for enduring truths. Their mantra might be the hinoki top note: cleansing, clarifying.

Relationships

They listen more than they speak, offering insights only when asked. Partners appreciate their emotional steadiness, though some wish they’d share more spontaneously. The fragrance’s moderate sillage suits their reticence-they’re felt more than heard.

Lifestyle

Mornings begin with tea and a book; evenings with journaling or moon-gazing. The woody-amber drydown mirrors their routines: rituals designed to distill meaning from chaos.

Shadow

Their detachment can become isolation. The aromatic hinoki, so crisp at first, warns of a heart that might forget to warm itself.

Conclusion

Miyabi Metascent is the scent of a mind at peace with paradox-both grounded and ephemeral, like the Sage who knows wisdom is never final, only earned moment by moment.