- Weston Adam Perfumer:
Weston Adam is a multi - faceted and accomplished individual in the world of art and perfumery. He is the perfumer and owner of Phronema Perfumes, a fragrance project initiated in 2020 with the noble aim of creating art - inspired olfactory works that pay homage to the ancient roots of the sense of smell.
Adam's journey in perfumery is marked by a dedication to using rare, high - quality, and ancient ingredients. His sourcing involves extensive and tireless travels to obtain these precious elements. Each of his fragrance compositions is a labor of love, where he follows the natural lead of the scents, unconcerned with personal sacrifice in the pursuit of perfection. He sculpts each fragrance with abandon, creating a unique "room of the scent" that tells a story.
In his body of work for Phronema Perfumes, Adam has crafted a diverse range of scents. For instance, "Truth and Method Extrait de Parfum" is his contribution to the often - overlooked fruity - oud microgenre. At its core lies the regal richness of Malaysian agarwood, with its thick cola, vanilla, cinnamon, and labdanum effects, embraced by the soft smokiness of birch tar and black leather, grounding the composition in the deep, semi - sweet resinous world of oud. What sets this fragrance apart is the unexpected combination of fruits like ripe banana, juicy pear, and grapefruit, which dance in contrast to the dark woods. Spices such as cinnamon leaf and cardamom add warmth, while mysore sandalwood and ylang - ylang smooth out the heat. As the fragrance unfolds, white ambergris settles on the skin, and vanilla absolute and gurjun balsam elevate the overall experience, making it a thought - provoking journey.
Another notable creation is "Natural History Extrait de Parfum," named after the 2014 film by James Benning. It grapples with themes of mixing commerce and culture, as well as the paradox of preserving cherished historical items. This fragrance combines an artisanal Bengali oud distilled in 2003, golden ambergris, carefully - blended Vietnamese deer musk (recalling the dam ul ghazel profile), and a beautiful rose de mai oil. The top notes of ylang, champaca, juniper, and rose de mai give way to mid - notes of oppo ponax, sweet birch, jasmine, and castoreum, and finally, the base notes of tolu balsam, tonka bean, sandalwood, vanilla, benzoin, deer musk, ambergris, and Bengali oud create a rich and complex olfactory experience.
"Being - Towards - Death Extrait de Parfum" is inspired by Martin Heidegger's philosophy. In this fragrance, Adam addresses the concept of being - towards - death as more than just physical mortality. Myrrh, a note often neglected in perfumery, takes center stage. He uses myrrh from Somalia, Oman, Yemen, and Ethiopia, paired with bitter orange, jasmine, styrax, castoreum, copahu balm, rhubarb, cinnamon, frankincense, tonka, and a gin accord. This combination accentuates the properties of each variety of myrrh, leading the wearer to a state of meditative self - reflection.
Weston Adam's influence extends beyond his own brand. He has also created perfumes for Sucreabeille, further demonstrating his versatility and range as a perfumer. With a total of 15 perfumes in the database, Weston Adam has firmly established himself as a significant figure in the world of independent perfumery, where his creations stand out for their depth, complexity, and the way they blend art, philosophy, and the science of scent.
