Sensitive skin and allergies: how to choose a safe fragrance
Sensitive skin and a love of fragrances coexist with more difficulty than one would like. You apply ...
Founded in 2018, MetaScent swiftly burst into the world of perfumery as a fresh voice from the distant and mysterious Australian continent. This relatively young brand positions itself as a creator of modern unisex fragrances that challenge traditional gender boundaries. Its philosophy is built on the concept of travel fragrances, designed not just to adorn but to transport the mind, awakening memories of unfamiliar landscapes and states of soul.
The DNA of MetaScent is a synthesis of natural inspiration and modern technology. The brand often uses rare botanical extracts characteristic of the flora of Australia and Southeast Asia, creating a recognizable "green" and mineral chord. Unlike many perfume houses, MetaScent does not focus on obvious gender codes, preferring to explore complex olfactory ideas. Each bottle is not just a perfume, but a capsule of time and space, created so that its owner can wear a specific mood.
An interesting fact is the brand's name itself. "Meta" refers to the idea of something that stands beyond ordinary perception, to the concept and essence. Thus, MetaScent can be translated as "essence scent" or "transcendent smell," which perfectly reflects its aspiration to create intellectual, multi-layered perfumery works.
Embodied this complex philosophy in life are invited virtuoso perfumers. The brand collaborated with Christopher Gordon, known for his ability to work with transparent and airy chords. His participation brought a sense of purity and light to MetaScent fragrances. Another key co-author is Janelle Donnelly, a perfumer with a reputation as a creator of bold, naturalistic, and emotionally charged compositions. Her signature can be recognized by the deep development of botanical and woody notes, which added the necessary natural power and texture to the collection.
Despite a small catalog, the brand has already formed a circle of favorites that are considered its calling cards. The undeniable bestseller and symbol of the brand is Cây — a hypnotic, deep woody fragrance with notes of sandalwood, cedar, and smoke, reminiscent of ancient sacred groves. It perfectly illustrates the signature "dark" and meditative pole of the house's DNA.
For lovers of freshness and weightlessness, the brand offers Light — a transparent composition built around rice steam, musk, and floral chords. This is an example of how MetaScent interprets lightness as a complex, almost material substance.
Another popular work is Delonix, a bright and sunny floral-fruity fragrance, named after the flame tree (Delonix regia). It demonstrates that the brand can create cheerful, expressive compositions as well. And such fragrances as Wanderlust (Wanderlust) and Shrine (Shrine), in their names directly refer to the key theme for the house of spiritual and geographical journeys.
MetaScent fragrances are characterized by connoisseurs as long-lasting, with a well-perceptible sillage, which is atypical for many niche compositions with natural components. They often require time for full development on the skin, offering their owners a true olfactory journey with an evolving plot. Reviews emphasize their artistic value and ability to evoke vivid associations — from a walk through a tropical forest after rain to the sensation of coolness in a stone temple.
As a young niche brand, MetaScent quickly captured the attention of a discerning public seeking non-trivial, conceptual scents. It is not afraid to experiment with forms and ideas, while remaining true to its core philosophy — to create fragrances not for everyone, but for those who see perfumery as art and a means of self-discovery.
| Number of fragrances | 83 |
| Collections (10) | Botanic Collection, Christmas Collection, Enigma Collection, Four Seasons Collection, Gentlemen Collection, Library Collection, MetaScent Fleur Collection, Private Collection, Royal Oud Collection, The Purity Collection |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Official website | https://metascent.com/ |
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