Hey Hey Posse! As you may know, I’m mates with Nicolas Chabot and his partner Enno who created the AETHER house after being asked to do something far far away from their work with Le Galion. They took up the challenge and created a house using only captured or created molecules. Yes, a zero naturals approach, pioneered by the Molecule crew and reaching new heights with the Aether house. Sadly, my favourite from Aether has been DCd. Methaldone is gone and I’m bitterly sad about it. From them: AETHER is a tribute by its creators to synthetic molecules and the frenzy of chemistry. I recently grabbed a couple of bottles off a FB Sales Doc and Solaer is the first we’ll be looking at. I’m blown away that this is a completely unnatural creation.
The perfumer is Julien Rasquinet. You’ll know his work. He has worked with Amouage, Andrea Maack, BDK Parfums, Creed and a slew of others. Over 150 perfumes in the Parfumo database. So Solaer comes from a wealth of historic hits.
Solaer by Aether Parfums 2024
Aether gives these featured accords:
Methyl Laitone, Peach, Bitter Orange, Jasmine, Tuberose, Sandalwood, Hazelnut
How does Solaer smell? In the first minute I smell white flowers and bubble gum drizzled over a chunky sandalwood, like Le Labo Santal 33 but even thicker. The opening is fun and eclectic.
The fireworks burn off pretty quickly. Solaer then becomes a smooth balmy warmth. Lightly milky and with a fatty butter. I’m surprised vanilla isn’t a featured note.
Here is where the title comes from. The heart moving into the dry down smells like the feeling of a warm, sunny morning. Still and lovely. I’m out in the world, maybe walking the dogs or maybe on my way to the train to go see friends. Solaer smells like happy anticipation in comfortable clothes.
Here’s the thing. If I didn’t know Solaer was a fully created perfume, I’d have thought there were at least some naturals hiding in here. It all smells so alive and vibrant.
Totally unisex. Sillage is not beastly, but it is noticeable. You might be sitting next to someone for a minute before they even notice that magnificent smell is you. You can be assured that no one in your circle will smell similar. Solaer is something all its own. A fragrant change of pace and a breath of fresh air, all at once.
Are you pro or no for zero naturals in scent? Have you tried any of the AETHER range?
Portia xx