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Erastus is a new fragrance oil being released for winter. I wasn't planning on such an early debut but it has received a warm welcome so... here we go! Along the same lines as Victory Wolf, Erastus is based on the warm remnants of wood and tobacco. It was inspired by the smell of a wood box I have in my home. It was left to Jonathan by his grandfather, Wilbur. It contained match books from various places in Miami, clubs he played in through the years. Jonathan started keeping tobacco in it and it smells amazing! The name, Erastus, was inspired by a walk through Lone Fir Cemetery. I saw the name on a tombstone from 18--. I felt like poor old Erastus needed his name out there again. It main seem morbid to some people but that's the truth of how this fragrance came to be and how it got the name.
Erastus' primary note is tobacco. It's a cleaner, fresher tobacco than Victory Wolf. Victory Wolf was all about the scent tobacco and wood leave after the flame consumes them. Erastus is before the fire. Fresh tobacco and aged wood. I added a touch of silver needle and oakmoss to give it more of a forest feel. Like taking a walk through the woods and rolling a cigarette while you check out the view. I've never actually smoked a cigarette. Really. I'm from North Carolina where you take your first puff of a cigarette as soon as you are off the teat. Not smoking in the South is just not normal. I should at least dip. But it's true, not one drag. It's still a ritual that gives comfort just watching. It looks like it puts you in a nice place. Until you start coughing all over and turning yellow as you age. But for now, I like to imagine old Erastus taking a walk through the Cascade Range. He gets to a cliff looking over the ocean and rolls up a smoke. He is content. I like that.
Much love,
Heather
in the works! Nationale is having an anniversary party in a few weeks. I'm still not sure of the date but I will post it when I know. All the artists and vendors that have shown at Nationale have been asked to do a "portrait" of another artist for this show. I had a brief flirtation with construction paper many years ago but I'm not much good with drawing and painting and the like. I'm creating a "fragrance portrait". It's basically making a custom blend but without the person's direct input. His girlfriend has given me an idea of the smells he likes. I've looked at his art and I know where he works and where he grew up. It must be a little odd for him to know he is being analyzed in order to create a fragrance. What if he doesn't like the smell I've decided he represents? Poor guy. I'm not going to reveal anything regarding the actual scent. It's a surprise! It will be available as a limited edition. I'm making a very tiny batch. Tiny! I am using coffee oil as the carrier. It is rather pricey so it wouldn't be practical to offer this one on a regular basis. Come to the Nationale party and buy Portrait!
Also, OLO will be releasing body oils for holiday gifts! Lemon verbena and lavendar. Maybe a version of the, as of yet unnamed, December blend that will come out on the 1st.
XO,
Heather
I have three new fragrances in the works for Winter. The one that shows its true face first wins! It will premiere at Nationale at the beginning of December. I believe May will be having a one year anniversary for the store. Details later.
I have a very simple violet and leather blend that I've been playing with for a while. I've given out some samples in hope of feedback but didn't really give a way for people to let me know what they think. Sorry! If you have a sample and you have something to say about it please write to me. Or May at Nationale.
Also experimenting with wormwood lately. I'm not going to comment on that one. Still waiting. There is a lot of waiting with perfume. I hate waiting. This will be a life lesson on patience.
The third one in the works is just called December for now. Just for now. Just for me. I wanted something really spicy and warm. Cozy. So far it has lots of different oils and absolutes. It just came to me, like a vision. Boys all over town decked out in their Winter duds. Hats and scarves and boots, oh my! All of them smelling like the spicy (clary sage, black pepper, carnation and more) goodness of December. Sweet, spicy and warm. Girls too. I've been wearing this for a week or so and love it more and more!
Also, it's come to my attention that people actually read this blog. I had no idea...Mother! So, this page does contain info about OLO but it also contains my rambling. I do not check for grammar, spelling or decency. My apologies.
Love,
Heather
I just delivered Victory Wolf today. We are having a launch party Friday, September 25th from 5-7pm at Nationale! Stop in and take a whiff! We will be giving away a free 5ml sample of blends with every purchase of Victory Wolf or Nationale 6/7. Free perfume...totally worth the trip!
The bottles have changed a bit to accommodate my fancy new labels. My friend Jason Kinney designed them for me and I love them. And I love him for taking the time to do the work. He is a fabulous photographer and also designs AMAZING scarves. Go to Frances May, 1013 SW Washington in Portland and see them! Also, jasonkinney.net to see his photos. Anyway, the new bottles are now 9ml so the price per bottle is up a few dollars because there is more in them. Nationale 6/7 is now $16 and Victory Wolf an even $20. This size bottle should last a few months even with every day use so the price is very reasonable. If you run out of it in less than a month, we need to have a chat. Please don't over indulge in fragrance! Just a touch. Seriously. I mean it.
Victory Wolf has a few things in it but the main ingredients are cedarwood, tobacco and cade. Cade has a beautiful smokey birch tar aroma. Every time I smell it, I feel like I've been sitting by a bonfire. I made it for Jonathan because I wanted to make a smokey, masculine scent that smelled natural. Cologne for men mostly overwhelms me so I wanted a scent that makes you feel like it's there for a reason. An event or an act caused it to be. Going to a bonfire with friends is a good time and you smell awesome when you get home. Going to a club and drinking too much is depressing and you smell gross when you get home. Notice there is no fragrance out there that smells like stale beer, vomit and and ash tray. Cause it's gross. Bonfires are not gross. ANYWAY...Victory Wolf smells good on men and women so go to Nationale and buy some.
The End,
Heather
Victory Wolf is blended and ready to go. It will be delivered to Nationale mid September. I made this scent for my husband. He likes to wear Smokey Tobacco from CBIhateperfume(CB is my hero)so I tried to make something heavy and woody with a touch of smoke. I did a good job and it's my favorite. I will list the ingredients once I decide which version I plan to sell.
A friend asked what my last name meant recently and I didn't have a clue. She looked it up on the internet. One of the meanings said "Victory Wolf". My last name is Sielaff and I have no idea if it really translates any way at all into "Victory Wolf". I do think it sounds bad ass so I'm going with it. So, I made this fragrance specifically for Jonathan whose last name is Sielaff which is supposed to mean Victory Wolf according to some person who has a website. Good reason, no?
If anyone wants a custom scent or is looking for something special please let me know.
-Heather
A small batch of OLO Nationale 6/7 will be delivered to the store Saturday, August 1st. Some bottle/label issues need work but I wanted to get something in there while it is still summer!
Nationale 6/7 fragrance oil
This blend is sweet and light, perfect for summer! Top notes of lemon and bergamot bring forth the crisp, fruit and floral smells of summer. Rose, vanilla and cedarwood warm to the surface followed by the sensual amber and musk. Nationale 6/7 is an oil based fragrance so it stays fairly close to the body. Only those you allow near may indulge.
The fragrance oil will be sold in a 1/4 oz vial for now.
Ingredients: fractionated coconut oil, vegetable glycerin, fragrance
Nationale 6/7 body oil
This is a slightly different version of the fragrance oil. It's not as concentrated because it is meant to be a body oil. Slather it on! Anoint yourself after a shower or bath. Give a back rub to someone you fancy. Wear it as a subtle perfume. Your choice.
The body oil is available in 1 oz bottles.
Ingredients: fractionated coconut oil, vegetable glycerin, fragrance
The same basice recipe as the fragrance oil but with some additions. Rosewood and sandalwood give this blend some depth while jasmine brings forth the heady floral note that makes boys melt. That being said, this may actually be the more masculine or unisex blend of the two. It all depends on what/who you're aiming to please, I suppose.
If you have any scents you would like to see from Olo please let me know! I am already planning the fall line. I have a very masculine blend already. Victory Wolf. I will write about the meaning of the name later. I've been wearing it to test and love it!
Note: Please patch test any fragrance on a small area of skin to make sure you don't have a sensitivity. The carrier for these fragrances is fractionated coconut oil. Please be aware of any allergies you may have before using any new product.
Finally! Well, Nationale 6/7 is almost ready. The blend is done. I ordered bottles and they were not exactly right. I love the way they look but they are too big! I will do something with them later. Maybe a body oil blend of sorts. I will figure it out. So, I picked new bottles and here I go again.
They will be here next week and labels should be printed too. By the way, waiting for things in the mail drives me insane.
Nationale 6/7 will debut at Nationale in the first week of August! I will only sell it at Nationale, you may not even get it from me. This is a summer blend so it will only be available through the end of September. Hurry! It is unisex although only the most secure of males will dare try to pull it off! Top notes of lemon and bergamot lead into rose, jasmine and the tiniest hint of vanilla. A base of cedarwood, amber and musk seal the deal. It's not a combination I would ever think to wear myself but people really seem to be into this blend. It's light but still sensual, perfect for summer.
The first four fragrances by Olo will be available at Nationale by mid August. I hope! I still need to finish the labels but I think that will be done soon. Oh, I need to name the fragrances first. Naming them is the hardest part. Right now one is Nationale 6/7 because I blended my 6th and 7th try for May together. The sweet little jasmine patchouli combo is called Kali because I made it for her. Same goes for J. I blended his favorites together. The 4th just has this ? on the label because I lost the notebook with the blend in it. I found it later. They may end up keeping these names out of a combination of nostalgia and laziness. I made them all with certain people or places in mind so perhaps they should be named accordingly. Except for ?, that was just absentmindedness. You may only purchase Olo at Nationale at the moment. The moment being in August.
Nationale is here:
2730 E Burnside
Portland, Oregon
It is a little shop/gallery owned by May. She has pretty things there. And books. And music. Candy. Art. Shoes. She likes smells. She likes Olo. Go see her.
I will also make a blend just for you. Call for an appointment at my studio:
Akme
1125 NW 16th
Portland, Oregon
503.553.9274
Much love,
Heather
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