The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
The Host arrived in 2024 as part of the Avalanche Fragrance x MaknaTalks collaboration, pairing a new fragrance house with the Indonesian podcast. Its named atmosphere comes straight from the official description: a breath of cool air on a hot Jakarta day. The title gives the composition a character rather than a literal role, one that can make an entrance without raising its voice. Daisy brings a fresh floral opening, while cypriol introduces the herbaceous, earthy side of the scent. Beneath that movement, amber, musk, and woody notes create a warm foundation, giving The Host both freshness and a grounded finish.
The unusual part is the contrast between daisy and cypriol. Daisy is bright, clean, and openly floral, while cypriol brings a greener, more mineral-herbal texture. That meeting prevents the composition from becoming simply pretty. The base adds another turn: amber gives it warmth, musk keeps the finish soft and close, and woody notes lend a drier structure. Together, the notes suggest freshness with weight, a scent that can shift with the wearer rather than staying fixed in one personality.
The evolution
The opening starts with the impression of cool air, carried by daisy. It is clean and floral, but the arrangement quickly develops a greener, earthier line as cypriol enters. That shift changes the mood from simple brightness to something more grounded, like moving from shade into a warm garden. As the fragrance settles, amber brings a soft warmth beneath the green character. Musk rounds the edges, while woody notes create a steadier, more tactile finish. The arc remains restrained rather than loud, and the final impression is likely to linger as a warm, lightly woody trail. Over time, it has gathered a loyal following among wearers who favour fresh floral scents with an earthy, grounded base.
Cultural impact
Avalanche Fragrance emerged in 2024 with a compact collection built around vivid scent concepts. The House presents fragrance as a chosen alter ego for people moving between unfamiliar places, shifting identities, and different cultural settings. The Host fits that approach through its Jakarta heat, cool-air relief, and the theatrical suggestion of its name.






















