Solstice Scents Oil

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High Desert

by Angela St.John

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Solstice Scents High Desert is a perfume oil, created by Angela St.John. Solstice Scents's High Desert carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

High Desert smells like its name: dry, smoky and sun-baked. Sage, hay and tobacco give it an earthy, outdoor character that suits anyone bored of sweet fragrances.
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  • Mysterious
  • Grounded
  • Woody
  • Unique
  • Bold
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High Desert Perfume Oil bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring Fall

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate performance and natural, herbal character make it ideal for casual wear and daily use. It's too subtle for formal events and while not explicitly a 'sport' fragrance, its fresh and clean aspects make it suitable for active days.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

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Alcohol-free An oil-based perfume · that format has no alcohol carrier

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About

High Desert paints a dry landscape in scent. Sage and cactus give a green, arid feel, while hay and woody notes add a sun-dried, rustic warmth. Labdanum brings a resinous depth and tobacco adds a dark, leathery edge, with a thread of smoke running through it like a distant campfire. Musk and sand sit underneath and keep the whole thing soft and skin-like rather than heavy. This is an earthy, smoky and woody scent that feels open and spare. It is more about atmosphere than sweetness, and it suits people who like their fragrance unusual and grounded.

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