Witchery.

Drawing from the mist‑laden lochs and pine‑scented glens of the Scottish Highlands, Caitlin Hayes set out to bottle that untamed sunrise. In 2025 she translated the image of a tangled thicket heavy with wild blackberries into a scent that also carries the cool rise of mountain mist. The name Witchery hints at the spell‑bound feeling of walking through fog‑kissed woods, where every breath feels like a secret whispered by the trees.

The combination of blackberry with galbanum and silverthorn creates a paradox of sweet fruit and sharp, almost metallic green that mirrors the clash of sunlight on wet stone. Oakmoss and benzoin anchor the composition, turning the fleeting forest air into a lingering, resinous warmth. Stems and fresh greens add a tactile, almost vegetal texture that makes the heart feel like a walk through a dewy meadow.

At first spray, a cold rush of rain-slick air hits, the tart bite of blackberries cutting through the sharp green of galbanum, while silverthorn snaps like frost on pine needles, creating a sharp, invigorating opening. Within ten minutes the scent settles into a verdant heart where violet unfurls among wet stems and fresh greens, giving the impression of a hidden glade. As the minutes pass, oakmoss and benzoin emerge, the moss thickening like a soft carpet underfoot and the benzoin adding a subtle honeyed resin that warms the skin. By the two-hour mark the drydown is dominated by deep moss and a lingering hint of silverthorn, leaving a forest-fresh trail that follows the wearer, especially pronounced on cooler evenings.

Since its debut, Witchery has sparked conversation among niche collectors for its unapologetically green profile. Reviewers praise its authentic forest vibe, while a few note the initial mineral edge can be polarising. The fragrance is frequently mentioned alongside Aqqlepie and Dellamorte as a modern take on mist-filled woodland scents, and for those drawn to atmospheric perfumes that evoke untamed nature, Witchery offers a compelling alternative within the niche landscape.