Water Wood.

Water/Wood emerged from Régime des Fleurs’ 2014 debut, when co‑founders Ezra Woods and Alia Raza set out to translate a moment of river‑bank stillness into scent. Inspired by the quiet dialogue between water‑slick pine and the first bloom of lotus, the duo blended their botanical research with a sculptural mindset. The result is a unisex ode to a damp woodland morning, captured in a hand‑blended oil that feels as tactile as a stone‑smooth branch.

Choosing pine needles as the opening spark gives the fragrance a crisp, almost metallic edge that mirrors sunlight on water, while the inclusion of white lotus absolute adds an unexpected aquatic floral purity rarely paired with wood. The heart’s Texas Rosewood and driftwood anchor the scent in a dry, resinous core, and the base’s Hawaiian sandalwood and crystallized amber provide a lingering, sun‑warmed finish that defies the typical green‑woody formula.

At first contact, the pine needles slice through with a bright, green snap, instantly conjuring the scent of fresh sap and a cool riverbank. White lotus follows, softening the edge into a watery floral veil that feels like mist over a pond. As the heart settles, cedar and Himalayan cedarwood dust introduce a dry, smoky timber, while Texas Rosewood and driftwood add a subtle resinous depth, and a whisper of dried wild tobacco bud brings an earthy, slightly sweet undertone. By the dry‑down, the composition leans into Hawaiian sandalwood’s creamy warmth, enriched by myrrh resin hydrosol’s resinous whisper, orris butter’s powdery elegance, and crystallized amber’s golden glow. The amber lingers for the full 6‑8 hour arc, leaving a soft, wood‑smoked trail that feels like the lingering heat of a sun‑kissed forest floor.

Since its 2014 debut, Water/Wood has become a quiet favorite among collectors who appreciate its daring blend of aquatic florals with raw pine and resinous woods. The fragrance is often cited in niche forums for its unconventional green‑woody structure, standing out beside the house’s later releases like Willows and Gold Leaves, and reinforcing Régime des Fleurs’ reputation for botanical experimentation.