The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
The Scent Of Brač arrived in 2018 as part of Croatian Perfume House's Island Collection, a series built around Croatian places. Tomislav Vrbanec composed it as a woody aromatic for women and men. Olive, vine and apple establish the fresh, cultivated side of the fragrance, with apple adding a crisp sweetness to the green notes. Violet, jasmine, hibiscus, rose, heliotrope and immortelle bring a full floral heart, while labdanum, sandalwood, cedar and pine anchor the composition. The result feels regional and composed, with enough polish for everyday wear.
The interesting part is the balance between cultivated green and island wood. Olive and vine make the opening feel fresh and agricultural, with apple adding a crisp domestic sweetness. Then the floral heart widens the frame through violet, jasmine, hibiscus, rose, heliotrope and immortelle. The base pulls it back toward the landscape: resinous labdanum, smooth sandalwood, cedar and pine give the scent a woody spine. Together, the green notes, layered florals and woody foundation create a fragrance that feels fresh at first, richly floral in the middle and composed around the warmth of wood.
The evolution
The opening starts with a brisk impression. Olive and vine bring a green, almost savoury snap, while apple keeps the first impression round and clear rather than sharply citrusy. Freesia adds a pale floral lift, and the composition quickly hands over to violet, jasmine, hibiscus, rose, heliotrope and immortelle. That middle stretch is the most expressive part: floral, powdery and slightly warm, with different flowers taking turns at the front. Labdanum adds warmth, sandalwood smooths the edges, and cedar and pine leave a clean, dry trail. The fragrance is shaped by this progression from green notes to layered flowers and finally a polished woody foundation, offering a close and quietly polished trace for enthusiasts of green florals and aromatic woods.
Cultural impact
The Scent Of Brač is part of Croatian Perfume House's Island Collection, a group of fragrances inspired by Croatian islands. Its island identity is established through the collection setting and the fragrance's green, floral and woody composition. Olive, vine and apple provide the fresh opening, followed by a layered floral heart of violet, jasmine, hibiscus, rose, heliotrope and immortelle. Labdanum, sandalwood, cedar and pine complete the composition with warmth and structure. The result invites exploration of a fragrance where fresh green notes, abundant florals and smooth wood work together.
The House
Croatian Perfume HouseCroatian Perfume House translates the coastline’s breezes, historic towns and sun‑kissed vineyards into a line of modern fragrances. Based in Čakovec, the house operates under the European Perfume House umbrella, itself part of the Aroma Fragrance Lab network. Its catalogue, launched between 2017 and 2018, includes city‑inspired scents such as The Scent Of Split, The Scent Of Hvar and the playful Just Wow series. The brand positions itself as a bridge between Croatia’s regional character and contemporary olfactory trends, offering a curated scent journey for curious noses.
The Creator
Tomislav VrbanecVrbanec favors a straightforward, layered approach. He starts with a clear top note, builds a heart of locally sourced botanicals, and anchors the finish with a modest dose of natural amber or musk.
