The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Berries Bay was created in 2022 by Calice Becker for Lazure Perfumes. Framed as a unisex fruity floral, the composition is built around contrast: dark cassis and bright dewberry establish a vivid opening, followed by magnolia and peach for a softer floral-fruit center. Musk and sandalwood form the drydown, giving the berries a smooth, balanced finish. As the fragrance develops, cassis supplies a darker fruit accent while dewberry keeps the opening bright and juicy. Magnolia adds a clean floral elegance, peach brings a rounded sweetness, and the woody base gives the composition structure without overpowering the fruit. The result is polished and easy to explore, with each note changing the character of the scent as it moves from fresh fruit to creamy florals and warm woods.
The composition works because its fruitiness never sits alone. Blackcurrant Bud brings a dark, leafy snap, while Dewberry makes the opening feel juicy and rounded. Magnolia softens that sharpness with a creamy floral lift, and Peach adds a ripe, fleshy sweetness. Musk and Sandalwood then pull the fruit away from dessert territory, giving it a quieter, more polished finish. That shift from bright fruit to clean skin and soft wood is what makes the scent feel wearable beyond a single summer mood.
The evolution
The first impression is vivid and fruit-forward: Blackcurrant Bud and Dewberry arrive with a cool, juicy snap, recalling the bright taste of berries. Their contrast gives the opening depth, with blackcurrant adding a darker, more tart edge while dewberry feels clear and softly sweet. As this fruitiness softens, Magnolia and Peach create a rounder middle. Magnolia contributes a clean floral character, while peach adds a gentle creaminess that keeps the blend from becoming overly sharp. Musk and Sandalwood then settle underneath, changing the emphasis from bright fruit to a soft musky effect supported by smooth wood. The cassis-like darkness becomes less pronounced as the floral and fruit notes develop, while musk gives the drydown a close, skin-like softness. Sandalwood adds a creamy woody texture, making the final composition more intimate than the opening.
Cultural impact
Berries Bay expresses its character through scent alone, beginning with the vivid contrast of dark cassis and bright dewberry before moving into magnolia and peach. The fruit notes give the composition an accessible, immediately readable quality, while the floral heart adds softness and refinement. Musk and Sandalwood provide a close, polished finish that broadens the fragrance beyond its opening fruitiness. This combination makes Berries Bay suitable for exploration by anyone drawn to compositions where juicy berries, delicate florals, smooth musk, and creamy woods meet in a balanced unisex design.
The House
Lazure PerfumesLazure Perfumes is a fragrance house with roots on the Arabian Peninsula, drawing creative inspiration from coastal landscapes and maritime atmospheres. The brand translates the imagery of sea, sun, and shoreline into a collection of fine fragrances, including Coral Ray, Berries Bay, Sunset Bay, Marble Bay, Lazure, and Tasman, all released between 2022 and 2023. Lazure positions itself within the artistic perfumery segment, creating scents described as evoking the atmosphere of vacation and the beauty of ocean environments. The brand's naming convention consistently references coastal and aquatic imagery, establishing a cohesive thematic identity across its portfolio.
The Creator
Calice BeckerBecker's olfactive signature is marked by exceptional versatility combined with a distinctive feminine sensibility. She moves effortlessly between the sun-drenched radiance of Dior J'Adore and the contemplative tea notes of By Kilian Imperial Tea.
