Category: Perfume
Taking its name from the ancient word for Egypt, Kemi is inspired by the Land of the Pharaohs.
Considered the birthplace of alchemy, the works produced in Greco-Roman Egypt influenced philosophy for centuries to follow, and their importance to the development of perfumery is undeniable.
The dry-down is where this one really shines—it carries that ancient, resinous warmth all day without ever turning sharp on my skin. Every time I catch a whiff of it, I’m reminded of sun-baked stone and old libraries.
The dry-down is what got me—it keeps this rich, almost resinous warmth that feels straight out of an old alchemy text. I've worn it three days straight and it lingers on my scarf even after a full day out.
I wasn't sure what to expect from a fragrance named after ancient Egypt, but this really transports you. The alchemical, Greco-Roman inspiration comes through in a way that feels both historic and incredibly modern, and it lasts on my skin through a full workday.
