Blackbird Blog: CB I Hate Perfume

This gender-neutral fragrance is comprised of the greener dimensions of black-currant leaf, and the soft floral aroma of the Bulgarian rose. Not too overpowering or powdery in the least, this fragrance smells of a verdant riverside garden. Smells equally amazing on men and women, too.

2. JUST BREATHE BY CB I HATE PERFUME

CB I HATE PERFUME - JUST BREATHE

$65

The smell of bamboo leaves, tea, and sweet cedarwoods. This one is light, refreshing, and infinitely wearable; the perfect olfactory accompaniment for those t-shirt-worthy Spring evenings.

3. SUSHI IMPERIALE BY BOIS 1920

BOIS 1920 - SUSHI IMPERIALE

$180

Although this is technically a cologne, Sushi Imperiale is enjoyed by men and women alike. This concoction comes out swinging in clean notes of citrus, though once allowed to dry down, it reveals rich, varied dimensions fresh woods and spicy, vibrant

peppers. Side note: this stuff is long-lasting. If you're going out for one of those endless Spring adventures, a couple squirts in the morning should tide you over until nightfall.

You'll find these and many others at Blackbird Apothecary and in our online fragrance store. Get yourself smelling good now to ensure that your Spring flings are well-sprung, and well, well-flung...

FIVE NEW FRAGRANCES AT THE BLACKBIRD APOTHECARY FROM CB I HATE PERFUME

We already filled you in on Mr. Hulot's Holiday last weekend, and in doing so neglected to give the FIVE OTHER new fragrances by CB I Hate Perfume in our store a fair mention! Experienced CB wearers can attest to the otherworldly qualities and myriad olfactory complexities present in Mr. Brosius' concoctions, and these five new selections in our shop are no exception. Feast your nose on these:

CB I HATE PERFUME - JUST BREATHE

$65.00

NOTES: This perfume is a transportive assemblage, designed to calm, balance and center the wearer. Snappy hints of bamboo leaves and green tea sit atop three sweet varieties of cedarwood, ensconced in a thin sheath of incense. A warning: Spray on too much and you'll find yourself beyond relaxed in a Buddhist temple nestled in the middle of the forest (you know, and that would be SO unfortunate).

CB I HATE PERFUME - AMBROSIUS

$100.00

NOTES: A blend of amber, cistus, labdanum, and benzoin that positively "crackles and smolders" on the skin. Also includes black pepper oil and an array of carefully selected spices. Mr. Brosius wears this sweet and spicy incense himself.

CB I HATE PERFUME - WALKING IN THE AIR

$65.00

NOTES: The smell of freshly fallen snow in a bottle. From CB himself: "One day, in November 2007 when it was unseasonably warm, I found myself longing for the smell of Snow. Not on me but in the air around me in my studio. I wanted to imagine myself working quietly in the middle of a snow covered pine forest - rather like the ending of the first act of Balanchine's Nutcracker... So I made up a bottle of Snow-scented Home Spray. Narnia in the Winter, the Waltz of the Snowflakes, or perhaps just the fond memories of Snow Days away from School, the smell of Snow is one of the most beautiful things I can think of."

CB I HATE PERFUME - THE FIR TREE

$65.00

NOTES: Designed to let you reclaim a bit of that winter cool no matter what time of year it is, The Fir Tree is the softest of pine needles, tinged with a delicate coating of frosted earth and snow.

CB I HATE PERFUME - AT THE BEACH 1966

$70.00

NOTES: Imagine itâ€™s about 4 o'clock on a golden summer afternoon and you've been at the beach all day rubbing yourself with Coppertone suntan lotion—but Coppertone as it existed in the 60s, not quite as it is now... You walk into the surf as the waves break on the shore and, bending down to touch the surf, you notice the smell of your warm skin and of the salt water that seems so cold by comparison. It has just the faintest hint of watermelon rind, too. The prime note in this scent is Coppertone 1967 blended with a new accord I created especially for this perfume â€“ North Atlantic. The base of the scent contains a bit of Wet Sand, Seashell, Driftwood and just a hint of Boardwalk. The effect when you wear At The Beach 1966 is as if youâ€™ve been swimming all day in the ocean.

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SPEND VACATION WITH "MR. HULOT'S HOLIDAY" BY CB I HATE PERFUME

Named for Jacques Tati's unforgettable character, Mr. Hulot's Holiday by CB I Hate Perfume is the perfect fragrance for Spring and Summer. Imagine a scent sun-drenched, its salty redolence capturing warm nuances of the Mediterranean sea air, rounded rocks covered in emerald seaweed, toasted driftwood, and even spicy old leather suitcases—this enchanting water perfume is just that. Mr. Hulot's Holiday is available now in the Blackbird Apothecary.

And now, a grin-inducing film reel starring the inspiration himself, Monsieur Hulot:

BACK ON THE ROAD: YOUR FAVORITE RUGGED TRAVEL ITEMS BACK IN STOCK THIS WEEK

Stanley - Classic Vacuum Bottle

in hammertone

$48

Stanley Flask

in hammertone

$24

Filson - Pullman Bag

in tan

$370

CB - Water Perfume

in cedarwood tea

$65

Kikar Wood and Buffalo Leather Campaign Furniture

$70 - $490

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WINTER 1972 BY CB I HATE PERFUME

Winter 1972 by CB I Hate Perfume—a man who is a living legend in the perfume world—is the single most peculiar fragrance that we carry here in our Blackbird Apothecary. They say that our ability to smell is very strongly tied to memory, perhaps even more so than the other senses. With this in mind, perfumer Chris Brosius has devoted his life to the recreation of singular memories from his past and the pasts of others in scent form.

Winter 1972 has captured the imaginations of many in-store customers as of late, largely due to its seasonal appropriateness, and for the incredible complexity of its composition. Designed to evoke images of frozen forests, woolen mittens coated in frost and pristine fields of untouched snow, Brosius has expertly orchestrated the dimensions of sweet soil, deep woods and dew-speckled leaves comprise the main body of this perfume. Somehow, it feels as if this fragrance possesses the ability to tap into your own memory; it invokes a visions of experiences in your past, summoning images of places that only you know in the depths of your subconscious. Here is a description of the memory that eventually brought about this particular scent, and in the words of Chris Brosius himself, no less:

I remember, one December when I was much younger, sitting alone at night in a field. There were no tracks in the fresh snow other than my own and no sound but my own breath. Occasionally I heard a twig snap in the pine wood that bordered the field.

The air was perfectly clear and nothing was visible except the small cloud of my own breath between me and the infinite stars. All of them were visible, sparkling silently against the endless blue of space. I can remember nothing in my life so beautiful as the sight of the sky that winter night.

I recall clearly the scent of that winter air. It was not at all a pine scent and had nothing to do with cinnamon or spices. It was the blue frozen scent of fresh snow and silver stars. It was a scent that spoke to my young brain of remembering what was and realizing what will come. It was the sleeping scent of spring now frozen beneath the snow.

Winter is still like that for me. It is a time to rest, a time to remember and to look forward. Winter is a quiet time to watch the stars and have hope.

The care with which he takes to the craft of scent-making is plain to see in these nigh-poetic descriptions of his inspirations, bearing evidence of his neurotic attention to detail and an unparalleled passion for his profession. We speak not in hyperbole of this fellow, as we do hold in high regard his supernatural abilities in the realm of the olfactory.

Stop into the Blackbird Apothecary to smell and understand what CB I Hate Perfume is all about. Really—this is serious stuff.

BACK IN BLACK: BURNING LEAVES by CB

CB - Burning Leaves

in 15ml absolute or 100ml water perfume

DETAILS: The smoke of burning maple leaves - pure & simple. ABOUT ABSOLUTE: Mixed with an unscented oil, Absolute is intended for wearers who prefer a concentrated site-specific application. Wear Absolute on pulse points. ABOUT WATER PERFUME: Water based and suitable for adding your favorite fragrance to fabrics and skin alike, CB I Hate Perfume's water perfumes are non-staining when applied in light sprays at a distance of eight inches or further away.

$65