The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
The Scent Of Vis was created by Croatian Perfume House in 2018, with Tomislav Vrbanec composing its aromatic green profile. Lavender and mint supply the first clean rush, pineapple adds a sunlit fruitiness, and the green heart brings herbs, vines, and moving air. The opening feels crisp and direct, with the cool brightness of mint balancing lavender's herbal softness. Pineapple introduces a rounded tropical accent that keeps the composition lively without making it feel overtly sweet. As the scent develops, coriander adds a sharper aromatic edge, while sage and the green notes lend depth through their leafy, lightly earthy character. Vine brings a cultivated vegetal quality, and freesia adds a delicate floral texture beneath the brighter opening.
What makes Vis interesting is the balance inside its aromatic-green framework. Pineapple gives the opening sweetness, but coriander, sage, freesia, and green notes keep it from sliding into familiar fruity territory. Lavender cools that brightness, while vetiver and patchouli add earthy depth from underneath. Sandalwood and vanilla round the base with a soft finish, making the result less like a summer splash and more like a fresh scent with its feet planted.
The evolution
The opening arrives with clear, familiar energy: lavender gives it a clean herbal edge, mint adds brisk coolness, and pineapple brings a bright golden note that keeps the first impression from feeling too polite. As those facets move into the heart, coriander sharpens the air, sage adds an earthy herbal warmth, and freesia and green notes create the impression of leaves moving in sunlight. Vine contributes a vegetal, cultivated quality rather than a dense floral sweetness. The pineapple brightness gradually settles into the softer greenery, allowing lavender, mint, and the herbal notes to settle closer together. Then the composition changes gear. Vetiver and patchouli sink the scent toward the ground, bringing dry soil and shadow beneath the fresh top. Their deeper tones temper the earlier brightness, while sandalwood smooths that depth with a creamy woodiness.
Cultural impact
Vis has a quietly distinctive presence within Croatian Perfume House's catalogue. Its appeal comes from a carefully balanced aromatic structure: lavender, mint, and pineapple establish a bright opening, while coriander, sage, and green notes add herbal depth. The base of vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood, and vanilla gives the composition a composed, contemporary character. It feels self-possessed and modern, with enough freshness to invite discovery and enough woody depth to keep the scent interesting as it develops.
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.
