Something has been quietly unfolding in the sunlit wing of the Court.
Over the past few weeks I have been deep in the studio experimenting with new accords, blending oils, and chasing that particular kind of magic that only happens when a fragrance finally clicks into place.
The Golden Hour Pavilion was always meant to be the brightest corner of Keskiyön Hovi. It is a place where warmth lingers in the air, fruit trees glow in late afternoon light, and soft breezes carry the scent of orchards, petals, and distant seas.
Until now the Pavilion has only held a few fragrances, but that is changing.
I am currently developing several new compositions for this House with a tentative release window somewhere between mid April and early May, depending on how quickly the formulas settle and how stubborn or cooperative the muses decide to be.
Rather than revealing everything just yet, I wanted to share the atmospheres I am exploring.
Because every Pavilion fragrance begins with a landscape.
A Sunlit Orchard
Name to be announced
One of the fragrances currently in development centers around nectarine and soft orchard fruit balanced with delicate pink florals and warm woods.
Imagine ripe fruit hanging heavy on branches, petals drifting in warm air, and the sweetness of nectar carried on a late spring breeze.
Key notes currently being explored include
nectarine
mandarin and grapefruit brightness
pink peony and rose petals
soft sandalwood and musk
This one feels like golden fruit trees glowing in the afternoon sun.
Salt and Mediterranean Light
Name to be announced
Another fragrance is inspired by coastal air and olive groves near the sea.
It opens with sea salt and sparkling citrus before drifting into fig leaves, lavender, and sun warmed woods.
The feeling is not sharp ocean spray but rather warm Mediterranean coastline at sunset where the air carries both salt and greenery.
Notes in development include
sea salt
pink pepper
olive tree and fig
lavender
cedarwood and amber
This one smells like sunlight over the sea and ancient olive trees.
Sunflower Fields
Name to be announced
One of the Pavilion blends explores the scent of sunflowers and warm golden fields.
Bright citrus and pollen soft petals sit over a warm base that hints at honey and warm summer air.
The goal here is to capture the moment when sunlight hits endless flowers just before sunset.
Notes currently being explored include
sunflower petals
bright citrus peel
honeyed warmth
soft musk and airy woods
Think wildflowers stretching endlessly toward the sun.
Coconut Air and Lavender Gardens
Name to be announced
Another blend takes inspiration from quiet summer afternoons, the kind spent in shaded gardens or open pavilions with a warm breeze drifting through.
This fragrance combines creamy coconut water with lavender and soft floral notes before settling into a skin like musk.
Notes in development include
coconut water
vanilla orchid
heliotrope
French lavender
soft tonka and musk
The feeling is calm sunlit serenity.
Golden Nectar
Name to be announced
The final composition currently on my blending table explores honeyed fruit and warm nectar accords.
Soft sweetness mingles with tea like airiness and warm woods creating a fragrance that feels lush yet delicate.
Notes being tested include
orchard fruit
nectar sweetness
soft florals
white tea
warm woods and musk
This one feels like sunlight drifting through ripening fruit trees.
When Will They Arrive
Perfumery is a slow art and I never rush a fragrance before it is ready.
The current plan is to release these new Pavilion fragrances sometime between mid April and early May depending on how the blends develop and which compositions ultimately make their way into the Court.
Some formulas evolve quickly.
Others insist on being stubborn... for a while.
Either way the Pavilion doors are opening wider.
And I cannot wait to share what emerges from the light.
☀️
xoxo,
Natasha
Keskiyön Hovi