There are places that stay with us long after we have left them. A wooded path after rain. Stone warmed by the last of the sun. The scent of earth underfoot, smoke carried on cold air, or fruit ripening as summer begins to turn.

Wilder Places is a collection of eight Bath House fragrances chosen for their depth, warmth and connection to the natural world. Some are woody and earthy, others spicy, floral or unexpectedly bright, but each has a character that reveals itself slowly on the skin.

Rather than trying to decide immediately whether you like a fragrance, take your time. Wear one at a time and notice what happens. Perfume changes as it warms on the skin, and the notes you first notice may be very different several hours later.

Artisan fragrance is personal. There is no right answer and no particular scent that belongs to a particular person. Follow your instincts, your memories and the places your imagination takes you when you try our Wilder Places Fragrance Discovery Set.

Enjoy the journey…

Bracken & Stone / Woody · Smoky · Earthy · Aromatic

Wild thyme and the smoky character of birch tar open this fragrance with the feeling of a rugged landscape. Leather, guaiac wood and clove add warmth before oud, amber, cedarwood and oakmoss settle close to the skin.

Deep and elemental, Bracken & Stone feels shaped by open fells, weathered paths and the earthy scent of the landscape after rain.

Try this...
What appears first, wild herbs, smoke or woods?
Can you imagine the landscape this fragrance belongs to?
What happens to the leather and smoky notes as it warms on your skin?
Would you choose this for an outdoor adventure or an evening by the fire?

Cedar & Lime / Zesty · Woody · Fresh · Warm

Lime and grapefruit bring an immediate burst of freshness, before bergamot and leather begin to add warmth and depth. As the brightness softens, musk leaves a clean, understated trail on the skin.

Fresh but grounded, Cedar & Lime is a meeting of citrus scent and woods, invigorating at first, becoming warmer and softer as it develops.

Try this...
How long does that first burst of citrus stay with you?
Can you detect the warmer leather beneath the lime and grapefruit?
Does this feel more like fresh air or warm skin?
When in the day could you imagine wearing it?

Faith Is / Woody · Dark · Warm · Sensual

Oudh, jasmine and saffron create a rich opening, leading into precious myrrh and smooth tonka bean. Sandalwood and amber bring warmth underneath, allowing the fragrance to become softer and more enveloping with time.

Faith Is has a sense of distance and discovery, opulent and atmospheric, yet beautifully warm on the skin.

Try this...
Where does this fragrance take you in your imagination?
Can you find the jasmine amongst the deeper woods and resins?
Does it become softer or richer the longer you wear it?
Is this a fragrance you would keep for special moments, or make part of everyday life?

Hide & Seek / Floral · Fruity · Warm · Sensual

Ripe plum introduces Hide & Seek before tuberose, jasmine and ylang ylang emerge at its heart. Vanilla and amber gradually soften the florals, leaving a warm, lingering fragrance on the skin.

There is something playful about the way this fragrance develops,  notes appear, disappear and reveal themselves again as you wear it.

Try this...
Can you find the plum before the flowers begin to emerge?
Which floral note seems to linger longest on your skin?
At what point do you begin to notice the warmth of vanilla and amber?
If this fragrance had a personality, how would you describe it?

Patchouli & Black Pepper / Spicy · Earthy · Warm · Smoky

Black pepper and mandarin give the opening its distinctive lift before aromatic lavender and rosemary meet rich patchouli. Vetiver, amber and vanilla bring warmth and softness as the fragrance settles.

Earthy, soulful and unmistakable, Patchouli & Black Pepper is a fragrance of contrasts, spice and softness, freshness and warmth, with patchouli running through its heart.

Try this...
Which catches your attention first, the pepper or the patchouli?
Does the fragrance bring back a memory or feel completely new to you?
Can you notice the softer vanilla and amber beneath its earthy character?
Does this have the confidence of a signature scent for you?

Slate / Woody · Spicy · Dark · Sensual

Cardamom and pink peppercorn bring aromatic spice before leather, labdanum and oud begin to deepen the fragrance. Vetiver and sandalwood create a smooth woody base that lingers quietly on the skin.

Dark and atmospheric, Slate has the warmth of wood and leather balanced by spice, a fragrance that seems to reveal more the longer it is worn.

Try this...
Can you separate the warm cardamom from the sharper pink peppercorn?
Does Slate feel smooth and polished or rugged and elemental?
What remains on your skin once the initial spice has faded?
What sort of evening could you imagine wearing this for?

Velvet Orchid & Cardamom / Floral · Spiced · Warm · Sensual

Orchid and night jasmine create a softly floral opening, warmed by cardamom, vanilla and crushed peony. Pepper, musk, sandalwood and vetiver bring depth underneath, preventing the florals from becoming too sweet.

Elegant yet intriguing, Velvet Orchid & Cardamom moves between flower and spice, softness and warmth, becoming increasingly sensual as it settles.

Try this...
Which leads the fragrance for you, flowers or spice?
Can you notice the moment the cardamom begins to warm the florals?
Does it feel different on your skin after an hour?
If this fragrance belonged to a time of day, when would it be?

White Cedar & Pear / Fruity · Woody · Powdery · Spiced

Pear, plum and mandarin bring a gentle fruitiness before lily, ylang ylang and vanilla soften the heart. Clove and dry cedar appear underneath, adding a woody warmth that gives the fragrance its distinctive character.

White Cedar & Pear has the feeling of a changing season, fruit, dry woods and soft florals wrapped in something quietly nostalgic.

Try this...
Is the pear fresh and crisp on you, or softer and more mellow?
Can you sense the point where fruit gives way to dry cedar and clove?
Does it bring to mind a particular season? Is this one you find yourself returning to for another smell?

Finding your fragrance...

Once you have explored all eight artisan fragrances in the perfume discovery set, return to the ones you kept thinking about.

Your favourite may not have been the fragrance that made the strongest first impression. Sometimes it is the one you find yourself smelling again hours later, or the one that unexpectedly brings back a memory, changes your mood or simply feels most like you.

You might also discover that you don't have just one favourite. Your pick of artisan fragrances can change with the seasons, the time of day and how we want to feel. One scent might suit an early walk in the hills; another a cold evening, dinner with friends or a quiet moment at home.

That is part of the pleasure of discovering perfume.

Which place will you return to?