{"product_id":"understory-eau-de-parfum","title":"Understory Eau de Parfum | Les Idées Parfums","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe mirrored sanctuary.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstory\u003c\/b\u003e is an exploration of absolute stillness, memory, and depth. Inspired by the quiet majesty of an ancient northern forest perfectly reflected on the glassy surface of a silent lake, this fragrance captures the sacred hush where the tree line meets the water’s edge. It is a deeply meditative, texturized green fragrance that moves beyond traditional wood notes into a complex, resinous world of damp earth, native conifers, and cool, reflective air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOlfactive Family:\u003c\/b\u003e Reflective Coniferous Woods \/ Resinous Forest Chypre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/b\u003e Eau de Parfum \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey Materials:\u003c\/b\u003e Isocyclocitral, \u003cb\u003eQuebec Boreal Forest Extracts\u003c\/b\u003e (Eastern White Cedar, Black Spruce, White Pine, Larch), Wild Canadian Goldenrod, Olibanum (Frankincense), \u003cb\u003eSmirrol™\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eIso E Super\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eHedione\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduction:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-compounded in small batches; \u003cb\u003epatiently matured for exactly 4 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e to allow the deep natural resins and native conifer oils to reach a perfect, seamless balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandards:\u003c\/b\u003e Cruelty-free, vegan, handcrafted to respect both the skin and \u003cb\u003eglobal allergen standards\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Proudly highlighting rare, traceable botanicals sourced directly from independent producers in northern Quebec, Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Scent Journey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpening:\u003c\/b\u003e The fragrance opens like a breath of crisp, early morning air over still water: a clean, uplifting flash of Lemon and bitter Petitgrain, sharpened by the hyper-green, crushed-leaf crunch of Isocyclocitral. It mimics the immediate, refreshing sensation of stepping onto a hidden shoreline where the morning fog is just beginning to clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e As you sit by the water, the rich, botanical heart reveals itself. A complex tapestry of wild, native conifers sustainably sourced from the \u003cb\u003eBoreal Forest of northern Quebec\u003c\/b\u003e—sacred Eastern White Cedar, crisp White Pine, resinous Black Spruce, and sweet Larch—mingles with the calming, herbaceous ripple of Lavender and the unique, honeyed-wildflower facet of Goldenrod. It feels profoundly atmospheric, capturing the scent of ancient branches bowing low over a cold wilderness lake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e The dry-down sinks deep into the earth and the shoreline's edge. A primeval, mystical foundation of smoky Olibanum (frankincense) and leathery Smirrol™ is bound to the skin by warm, amber-hued Labdanum, damp Vetimoss, and the root-like shadow of Vetiver. Wrapped in a smooth, structural embrace of Iso E Super and soft Ecomusk, it leaves a persistent, quiet trail of sacred green incense and ancient woods that centers the mind.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eScent Performance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Experience:\u003c\/b\u003e Understory avoids loud, aggressive projection in favor of a persistent, comforting hum that hugs the skin and moves gently with your body heat. A high-volume blend of Hedione and Ecomusk acts like the mist on the lake, allowing the heavy cedar oils, native pine needles, and deep, ancient resins to create an enduring, comforting aura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMood:\u003c\/b\u003e Watching the mist rise off a forest lake, the absolute silence of a wilderness retreat, deep meditation, and a state of total internal peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePairs \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWell With:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthy tones, comfortable textures, quiet afternoons spent writing or thinking, cabins in the woods, and slow, deliberate mornings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Idees Parfums","offers":[{"title":"10 mL","offer_id":49538193424522,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 mL","offer_id":49538193457290,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3429\/7226\/files\/Understory_artwork.png?v=1781283826","url":"https:\/\/lesideesparfums.ca\/products\/understory-eau-de-parfum","provider":"Les Idees Parfums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}