The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Jacinth entered Pell Wall Perfumes' catalogue in 2012, composed by Chris Bartlett. It begins with bergamot, Green Mandarin, and Neroli, then opens into narcissus, Sweet Pea, Lily, French Orange Flower, and Rose. Warm materials such as Vanilla, Ambergris, Opoponax, and White Musk give that bright floral framework a polished base. The result is less a formal tribute to a single flower than a layered composition, pairing vivid citrus and floral notes with a warm, gently rounded foundation.
The interesting part is the balance between narcissus and the sweet materials around it. Narcissus provides a distinctive floral note that keeps the bouquet from losing definition. Sweet Pea, Lily, French Orange Flower, and Rose contribute different floral textures, while Bergamot, Green Mandarin, and Neroli add a citrus presence. Vanilla and Ambergris then soften the arrangement without flattening its brightness. It's a familiar floral language handled with restraint, and the contrast gives Jacinth its character.
The evolution
Bergamot and Green Mandarin establish a brisk citrus opening, with Neroli adding another bright accent. Narcissus takes centre stage alongside Lily, Sweet Pea, French Orange Flower, and Rose, giving the composition a layered floral character. As the fragrance develops, Vanilla introduces a creamy hush, while Opoponax and Ambergris add their own presence beneath the bouquet. White Musk completes the listed notes with a clean, soft finish. Jacinth moves between sparkling citrus, a full floral heart, and a gently rounded base, with each note adding definition to the overall composition.
Cultural impact
Jacinth brings an old-fashioned floral register to Pell Wall's catalogue. Its composition pairs familiar flower names with citrus and warm base notes, creating a fragrance that invites attention to the details of its listed materials. The contrast between narcissus, the surrounding floral notes, and the darker base accents gives Jacinth a distinctive place among Pell Wall's offerings.
The House
Pell Wall PerfumesPell Wall Perfumes is a Shropshire-based fragrance house founded by perfumer Chris Bartlett. It combines ready-made fine fragrances with bespoke fragrance creation, consultation, and supplies for home perfumers. Its catalogue spans scents for men, women, and the home, including Equistem, Minted Mornings, Green Carnation, Jacinth, and 1953 Pour Homme. The business also develops coordinated fragrance products and offers practical guidance for anyone working with perfume materials.
The Creator
Chris BartlettBartlett favored natural materials and compositions that showcased ingredient quality over molecular novelty. His leather woody signature appeared throughout his work, from the animalic depths of Zoologist Beaver to the mineral-dusted warmth of Pell Wall scents.
