11 11
Eau de Parfum
Lake & Skye
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Lake & Skye
Wellness-led, clean-leaning fragrance brand centered on sheer musks and easy layering.
About Lake & Skye
Lake & Skye is a U.S. fragrance and beauty brand founded in 2015 by Courtney Somer. The brand says it was created after Somer began using essential oils for healing following the birth of her first daughter, and it was named after her two daughters, Lake and Skye. Its positioning centers on fragrance as part of wellness, with simple, intentional blends designed for everyday use.
The brand is best known for 11 11, a sheer woody-musky scent launched in 2019 that became its top seller and the anchor for a flanker strategy. Coverage from Beauty Independent says Lake & Skye was later acquired by longtime investor Tru Fragrance, with Somer moving from CEO to chief creative officer. The line has expanded beyond eau de parfums into body care and home fragrance, and the house emphasizes unisex, paraben-free, sulfate-free and phthalate-free formulas.
At a Glance
The Brand
Founded
2015
Founder
Courtney Somer
Country
United States
Category
Indie
Scent Personality
Worth It?
Scent DNA
Woody
musky
aromatic
fresh amber
- Lake & Skye fragrances are generally soft, wearable and skin-close rather than loud or challenging
- The brand leans on clean musks, airy woods, amberwood, and fresh aromatic effects, with a wellness-first presentation that favors ease over complexity
Typical Performance
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Positioning
A indie, premium house known for woody compositions.
How It Compares
- → Sweeter than Le Labo
- → Less intense than Byredo
- → More wellness-focused than Jo Malone London
- → More musky than Phlur
Who It's For
Best For
- daily wear
- office
- layering
- minimalist fragrance wardrobes
- people who dislike heavy perfume
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- very wearable
- clean, modern aesthetic
- good layering potential
- broad retail accessibility
Weaknesses
- can feel too light for fans of dense perfumery
- signature DNA is narrow
- less adventurous than niche competitors
Brand Evolution
Lake & Skye started as a wellness-driven indie brand built around simple essential-oil blends and emotional use cases. Over time it shifted into a more commercial fragrance business, with 11 11 becoming the core franchise and multiple flankers extending the line into new moods. The acquisition by Tru Fragrance formalized that growth and likely pushed the brand further toward scale and retail distribution. Even so, the scent profile has stayed consistent: light, clean, musky, and easy to wear.
Quick Verdict
Lake & Skye is a polished, easy-entry brand for people who want clean musks and soft woods without a lot of perfume drama. If you want bold or complex niche fragrance, it will probably feel too restrained.
Perfumers
Lake & Skye Fragrances