Wabi Sabi

Wabi Sabi

15ML
450,00 RON
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Wabi Sabi

Wabi Sabi

Dor Olfactory

450,00 RON
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50ml Eau de Parfum - Small batch perfumery

Yuzu · Green tea · Bamboo · Lotus bloom · Rice · Paper · Ink · Incense

Wabi-Sabi is an olfactive haiku meant to transport you in the depths of Kyoto, in the heart of Shōren-in Temple - the place where the idea of Dor Olfactory was born.

Not built around top, heart and base notes, but around a place: the garden outside and the silence within.

So what is Wabi-Sabi? Hardly ever described by the Japanese, Leonard Koren wrote two beautiful volumes on deciphering the aesthetic and philosophical universe of it. At Dor, we like to think of it as the beauty of impermanence.

Alina’s note:
"Putting this scent into the world feels like a big leap. Wabi-Sabi comes from deep admiration for a place, a feeling, and a culture that is not mine. I can only approach it with care, respect and gratitude, and hope that appreciation comes through in the composition.”

Dor is a small, independent and perfumer-owned brand. All of our fragrances are made in small batches in our North London studio.

Our juice, bottles, labels, caps are a labour of love and patience. Due to our high concentration of natural materials, which can sometime differ in colour and odour profile by harvest, different batches might have slight variations. Our caps are locally 3d printed in London and due to the printing process, small variations can also occur.

THE SCENTORIUM MANIFESTO: Art Resists Fragmentation

Scentorium does not merely retail fragrance. We function as a curated gallery dedicated exclusively to artisanal olfactory art. Our portfolio is ruthlessly filtered, featuring only independent houses that create with absolute intention, rarity, and vision.

We respect the craftsmanship of independent perfumers too much to compromise their creations. Therefore, we operate on a singular, uncompromising principle: The Purity of the Original Experience.

The Threat to the Olfactory Vision 

An artisanal perfume is a delicate, perfectly balanced ecosystem. The exact moment the liquid is extracted from its controlled environment on the grey market—exposed to oxygen, light, plastic syringes, and inferior glass vials by unauthorized resellers—its olfactory profile is irrevocably damaged. The top notes oxidize, the base degrades, and the artist's original vision is obliterated.

This is why Scentorium categorically condemns the fractional grey market. It strips perfume of its pedigree and turns art into a compromised commodity.

Our Rules of Engagement:

  • Zero Compromise on Full Bottles: We exclusively retail full bottles exactly as designed, sealed, and shipped by the creator. We assume zero responsibility for any product purchased outside our official network.
  • The Provenance Guarantee: Purchasing from Scentorium ensures the fragrance traveled straight from the perfumer’s atelier to your hands within a flawlessly climate-controlled, unbroken chain of custody.
  • Right of Refusal: Any client identified as purchasing from our portfolio with the intent of fractional resale on unauthorized platforms will permanently lose the privilege of acquiring works through Scentorium.

The Authorized Sampling Program: Exploration with Respect 

We recognize a fundamental truth of artisanal perfumery: true masterpieces cannot be rushed. They require time, skin chemistry, and intimate exploration before committing to a full bottle.

The solution to this is not the illicit fragmentation of art. The solution is absolute transparency and control.

To honor the discovery process, Scentorium provides an Authorized Sampling Program.

We offer official discovery sets crafted directly by our partner houses. For exceptional brands that do not produce their own official samples, Scentorium bridges the gap—but we do not operate in the shadows.

Every custom Scentorium sample is created with the explicit, formal authorization of the parent brand. We do not "decant."

We perform authorized extractions using clinically sterile glass instruments in a strictly climate-controlled environment. This ensures zero cross-contamination, minimal oxygen exposure, and the perfect preservation of the scent profile.

We provide these authorized extractions for one reason only: pure olfactory discovery. They are curated tools designed to lead you to the complete artwork, not commodities meant for endless fractional resale.

Experience the creator’s true intention.

Do not settle for unverified fractions.

Shipping

✈️ Worldwide Shipping with FedEx or DPD, depends on the country of delivery.

RO (1-5 days) | EU & UK (2-7 days) | Global (3-14 days)

Return & Refund

-14-day return window from delivery-

• Strictly sealed / unopened items only.

• Return shipping covered by the buyer.

• Up to 10% processing fee applies.

When will I get my order?

Processing time is up to 5 days if the order is placed on a Friday. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information including tracking number.

Delivery times vary depending on your location and the current state of the world.

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