The Story
Why it exists.
Raer 03 Ambre + Sandalwood was created by perfumers Ted Rohn and Amber Ritchie and launched in 2024. Building on Raer Scents' 2017 Berlin heritage of 100 % botanical, limited‑edition drops, the duo combined hand‑harvested ambres with sustainably grown Mysore sandalwood. The formulation reflects the house’s dialogue between tradition and modern natural composition, spotlighting rare extracts while staying free of synthetics.
If this were a song
Community picks
Nightcall
Kavinsky
The Beginning
Raer 03 Ambre + Sandalwood was created by perfumers Ted Rohn and Amber Ritchie and launched in 2024. Building on Raer Scents' 2017 Berlin heritage of 100 % botanical, limited‑edition drops, the duo combined hand‑harvested ambres with sustainably grown Mysore sandalwood. The formulation reflects the house’s dialogue between tradition and modern natural composition, spotlighting rare extracts while staying free of synthetics.
The fragrance’s core idea was to marry a green, balsamic opening with the creamy warmth of sandalwood, anchored by a powdery rose heart. By using black elder and magnolia leaf, the perfumers introduced a slightly medicinal freshness that contrasts with the sweet amber and resinous base, creating a nuanced tension that feels both contemporary and rooted in natural tradition.
The Evolution
Raer 03 Ambre + Sandalwood emerged from a quiet laboratory in 2023, where perfumers Ted Rohn and Amber Ritchie spent months isolating the purest extracts of Black Elder and Magnolia Leaf. Their collaboration began with a shared fascination for green‑balsamic openings, leading to countless trial blends that balanced freshness with depth. After refining the amber base with sustainably sourced Mysore sandalwood, the duo introduced a subtle rose heart to soften the composition. Launched in early 2024, the fragrance quickly found a home among connoisseurs who appreciated its understated elegance and natural purity. Over the following seasons, it proved adaptable, wearing comfortably in crisp autumn air and lingering softly through winter evenings, while still offering a fresh lift in early spring. Its evolution reflects Raer’s commitment to botanical integrity, marrying tradition with modern minimalism, and continues to inspire new interpretations within the brand’s growing accord series.
Cultural Impact
Since its 2024 launch, Raer 03 Ambre + Sandalwood has found a niche among Berlin’s minimalist fashion crowd, praised for its clean botanical integrity and subtle sensuality. Wearers often describe it as the scent of a quiet evening walk through a city park, a quiet confidence that doesn’t demand attention yet leaves a memorable trace.
The House
Germany · Est. 2017
Raer Scents is a Berlin‑based perfume house that builds each fragrance from 100 % botanical ingredients. The brand launches limited‑edition scents that combine rare, sustainably harvested plants with a modern compositional style. Every bottle arrives hand‑blended, free of synthetics and preservatives, offering a tactile, textured experience that reflects the city’s experimental spirit.
If this were a song
Community picks
A late‑evening walk through a rain‑slick city, the scent’s amber warmth pairs with the synth‑driven pulse of Kavinsky’s Nightcall, the jazzy intimacy of Norah Jones’ Don’t Know Why, and the mellow guitar of Nick Drake’s Pink Moon.
Nightcall
Kavinsky
