I Like You In Velvet.

‘I Like You In Velvet’ was conceived as a visual‑musical sketch, a scent that could sit beside Mondo Mondo’s sculptural jewelry. The brief called for an iridescent cloud of iris and carrots, a nod to the delicate glow of silk gloves and the bold splash of lipstick wax. Natasha Ghosn imagined the fragrance as a ballet‑meets‑jazz tableau, where each spray performs a modern‑dance pirouette. Launched in 2016, the perfume carries the studio’s Los Angeles‑born ethos of marrying adornment with olfactory storytelling.

The carrot seed top note is a rarity in perfumery, offering an earthy, slightly sweet green that feels more garden than spice. Paired with iris, the heart blooms powdery yet crisp, while suede adds a tactile leather softness that recalls a dancer’s brushed costume. Kyara incense, a premium agarwood, anchors the drydown with a smoky, resinous depth, letting the pale woods and white musk linger like a lingering encore.

At first spray, the carrot seed bursts forward, a bright, earthy snap that catches the nose like a fresh‑cut garden after rain. Within minutes, iris unfurls, painting the air with a soft, powder‑kissed veil that feels like silk gloves slipping over skin. The heart soon introduces suede, a buttery leather whisper, while the iris remains a luminous backdrop. As the fragrance settles, white musk emerges, smooth and clean, blending with pale woodsy notes that give a subtle dry timber. The true star of the drydown is Kyara incense: a rare, smoky agarwood that clings to the skin, releasing a lingering, almost meditative ember that persists for the remainder of the 4‑6 hour arc. By the end of the day, the scent leaves a faint, powder‑soft trail, intimate enough to be noticed only by those standing close.

Wearers describe the scent as a quiet artistic statement, likening it to a modern dance performance that feels both intimate and slightly avant‑garde, fitting the niche‑perfume community’s love for unconventional pairings. Its emergence in 2016 sparked discussions on how botanical notes like carrot seed can coexist with luxurious suede, influencing several indie houses to experiment with similar contrasts and reinforcing the trend of blending earthy freshness with refined softness in contemporary perfumery circles.