Commodity perfume & cologne must be on your radar.
As humans, our brain (and noses) associate different scents with different memories. That’s why choosing the right scent for you is so important. It leaves lasting impressions on the people in your life and sometimes even strangers. A certain scent can evoke feelings of love or sadness (if it reminds you of an ex). In those cases, we all wish we could get our olfactory glands removed. Regardless, smells equate with good and bad moments in time.
Which is why I am so very excited to introduce you to ‘Commodity’ premium perfume and cologne. The New York City-based brand also sets up shop in London. Though they are distilled in France, they return home to NYC to bottle. Each scent is very carefully created with the customer in mind. They take the guesswork out of shopping for fragrance and let you do the mixing. All of us are not created equal so why should our fragrance be?
With their website being the only available place to purchase their products, they have since expanded to selling exclusively through over 300 Sephora stores and Sephora.com. The brand prides itself on not having a manufactured brand story and that in itself sets them apart from so many other companies. They truly believe their customers are their brand and through social media, the loyal fans are the ones telling the story through images, art and whatever means necessary to explain what the brand means to them.
Commodity’s Eau de parfums are cruelty-free with no animal testing and no animal byproducts. The fragrance ingredients are sustainably sourced and paraben, phthalate and gluten free. If that doesn’t get you hyped let me tell you about their Cocktail Kit.
I can say that I am personally in love with each of these scents. I think I sprayed one on each part of my body because I couldn’t wait to smell them. They do not disappoint. The amazing part about this kit is it allows you to be the chemist. The Cocktail Kit includes ten unisex fragrances across the Black Collection (Whiskey, Book, Moss, Wool, and Gin) and White Collection (Gold, Rain, Magnolia, Tea, and Mimosa). Most people love wearing them each stand-alone, but some enthusiasts layer them in “Scent Cocktails” as well (hence the kit’s name).
Thus far, I’ve fallen in love with Rain. There are beautiful notes of Lotus Verbena Dew and Jasmine that combine to create a delicate, floral scent that is just lovely. I can’t get enough of it. Gin is also holding a special place in my heart. The scent makes me feel like Hemingway writing a book in a coffee shop. The blend of Leatherwood, Eucalyptus and Sandalwood make me nostalgic for nights out.
The 100ml retails for US $99 and the 10ml retails for $24. The Cocktail Kit (which I highly recommend if you’re looking to try before you buy) gives your three different options to choose from and are priced at $49, $69 and $99. The brand is available at Sephora.com and select boutiques around the world as well as www.commoditygoods.com
