Natsukashii

There’s a summer from my childhood that stands out vividly in my mind. I spent so much time at my grandparents’ house, a place that felt timeless, full of memories passed down through generations. It was an old house, with walls that held secrets and a scent that lingered in the air, a mix of old book pages that seemed to tell stories even without words. I would find myself in a quiet corner of the room, near a large window, letting the sunlight stream through the curtains, and get lost in the pages of books that had clearly been there long before me. The smell of those books—faded, yet full of life—gave me a sense of comfort and connection to a past I couldn’t fully understand at the time. But even now, the memory of that scent still brings a feeling of peace and nostalgia.

Then, there’s the memory of dried rose petals. One spring, my grandmother showed me how to carefully pick roses from her garden and let them dry on the table. The delicate fragrance of those petals, mixed with the warmth of the sun, felt like a little secret between us. I remember how the smell would linger in the air long after the roses had dried, leaving behind a subtle yet beautiful scent, a reminder of the time we spent together. It was a simple moment, yet it stayed with me. That fragrance, like the feeling of being loved and cared for, is one I’ve carried with me.

Lastly, there’s the memory of sitting around a flickering candle with family and friends, the smell of candle smoke curling around the room, creating a sense of warmth and connection. Those late-night conversations, full of laughter and stories, felt timeless. The candlelight, soft and steady, was a reminder that some moments, no matter how fleeting, are worth holding onto forever. Even now, when I catch a whiff of candle smoke, it takes me back to those nights, to the feeling of being surrounded by people I loved, sharing moments that felt like they could last forever.

It’s these memories, these fragments of the past, that I carry with me, always. They remind me of a time when everything felt simpler, more grounded, and deeply meaningful. And that’s what Natsukashii is—a fragrance that captures those fleeting, beautiful moments that stay with you, even as time moves forward.

Alcohol (Denat), 2-Ethyl-4-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-2-buten-1-ol (CAS: 28219-61-6, EC: 248-908-8), 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)ethanone (CAS: 54464-57-2, EC: 259-174-3), Acetyl Cedrene (CAS: 32388-55-9, EC: 251-020-3), Butylated Hydroxytoluene (CAS: 128-37-0, EC: 204-881-4).