Calico
EDP
Nostos
Favourite
Nostos
New York perfumes built from everyday memories
Nostos perfumes: our verdicts
All 3 Nostos perfumes on ScentVerdict have a verdict. 1 is a Favourite and 2 are Statements. Each verdict sorts a perfume by character, using the same measures for every house, whatever it costs or who makes it.
About Nostos
Nostos is a New York City fragrance line started by Jackie Mayol from her apartment. It launched in December 2025 with three Eau de Parfums, each developed with perfumer Marissa Zappas and designed with the creative agency Special Offer, Inc.
The range is built on memory. Calico is a cosy morning with toasted rice, warm milk and kitten fur. Teen recalls a fruity mall body spray, with blood orange, passion fruit and vanilla. Shiver is the smell of melting snow on a parking lot, with eucalyptus, wet concrete and oakmoss. Each comes in a 50 ml bottle at 150 US dollars.
The house also sells a discovery kit of samples.
At a Glance
Scent DNA
Fresh
Gourmand
Musk
- Three 50 ml Eau de Parfums
- One perfumer across the range
- Each scent framed as a memory
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Typical Performance
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Positioning
An indie, premium house known for fresh compositions.
Who It's For
Best For
- people who like story-led niche perfume
- wearers drawn to cosy musk and nostalgic fruit
- those who want a cold, mineral green
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Distinct scent for each memory
- One perfumer across the range
Weaknesses
- Small range
Brand Evolution
Launched in December 2025 after a year of pre-launch interest.
Quick Verdict
A young New York niche house with three clear, memory-led Eau de Parfums.
Perfumers
Nostos Perfumes
Favourite - An approachable, versatile choice for everyday wear · Statement - A deliberate choice for its distinctive character, noticeable presence or particular setting · Acquired - A specialist choice whose character or wearing demands reward knowing your taste
