The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Grove arrived in 2025 as part of Piper & Perro's Postcards from Italy collection, a fragrance inspired by ripened mandarins, wild herbs, and the quiet mystery of an Italian grove at twilight. Tom Jansen, the house's perfumer and brand owner, created a composition built around citrus, green stems, aromatic herbs, white blossom, and grounded wood. Mandarin supplies the bright, ripe-fruit impression, while basil and other green notes give it a fresh herbal character. Orange blossom adds a clean floral lift, and the woody notes provide a quieter structure beneath the fruit and herbs. Together, these elements create a fragrance that feels green, aromatic, and composed, with the imagery of an Italian grove at twilight serving as its central inspiration.
Its distinction comes from the tension between vivid citrus and convincingly herbal notes. Fennel seed brings a dry, anis-like spice, while basil adds a sharper green edge. Orange blossom softens that structure with white floral air. Cedarwood and vetiver then pull the composition away from a simple citrus hit, giving it woody structure and a drier, grounded finish. The result feels culinary and aromatic, but never like an edible novelty. More herb garden at golden hour than kitchen shelf.
The evolution
The opening arrives with purpose: mandarin cuts brightly through basil and fennel seed, carrying the zing of citrus peel against crushed green herbs. Orange blossom soon softens the edges, bringing a clean white-floral lift without turning the composition sweet. As the bright fruit recedes, cedarwood gives the scent a drier backbone, while vetiver adds a mineral, earthy depth. That shift changes the mood from vivid to composed. On skin, the final result is calmer than the opening, with the citrus gradually giving way to a more grounded blend of herbs, florals, wood, and earth. The fragrance moves from a lively burst of mandarin and green notes into a softer, drier finish, where orange blossom remains delicate while cedarwood and vetiver lend the composition its steady structure.
Cultural impact
Grove fits comfortably within Piper & Perro's Postcards from Italy collection, which places the fragrance inside the image of an Italian grove at twilight. Its unisex presentation and aromatic green profile make it especially inviting to explore for wearers drawn to fresh citrus, herbs, white blossom, and grounded woods. The composition opens with the brightness of mandarin before settling into a calmer interaction of orange blossom, cedarwood, and vetiver. Rather than leaning heavily sweet or dense, Grove offers a clear sense of freshness that develops into a dry, earthy finish.
The House
Piper & PerroPiper & Perro is a Canadian perfume house founded by Tom Jansen and Amanda Buhse. The brand operates from a core belief that fragrance carries no gender, no borders, and no expectations. This philosophy shapes every decision, from scent composition to bottle design. The house creates unisex fragrances meant for people, not categories. Tom Jansen serves as perfumer and founder, bringing a storytelling approach to the atelier where intimate blending experiences allow guests to create their own signature scents. The house launched its first fragrance in 2018 and has since expanded to offerings like Arid, Ruby, Lepus, Vine, Bound, Zest, Bon, Froth, Berg, and Balm (2025). The brand maintains a presence across social platforms and offers its Atelier experience as a complementary service for those seeking a hands-on fragrance creation process.
The Creator
Tom JansenJansen's training in Grasse gave him a foundation in classical French perfumery, but his work spans well beyond tradition. He brings commercial fluency to his creative practice, understanding what makes a scent function in real-world contexts alongside pure artistic expression.
