The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Tom Jansen and Amanda Buhse built Piper & Perro on a single conviction: fragrance belongs to people, not categories. Veil is the result of that philosophy, a scent that invites rather than overwhelms. What Jansen and Buhse wanted was a fragrance that works the same way, present but never pushy, felt before it is noticed. The concept of a veil, covering without concealing, suggesting the body beneath without demanding attention, guided the composition. The result is something that sits close to the skin, that requires proximity to appreciate, a fragrance designed for those who understand that intimacy is earned through subtlety rather than broadcast.
The note structure reveals the ambition. Champagne and pear provide effervescence without sparkle, the bubbles are felt more than seen. The iris note gives Veil its characteristic softness, a powdery quality that feels natural rather than heavy. Piper & Perro included an explicit skin accord, warm, close, human, to ground the powdery florals in something bodily and real. The ink note arrives last, dry and slightly astringent, adding a textural contrast that keeps the composition grounded. This careful balance creates a fragrance that remains intimate and present throughout its evolution.
The evolution
The opening hits bright and fizzy, cardamom flower first, then champagne's effervescence, pear slipping in underneath. Then the orris arrives. Powder settles over the skin like the lightest fabric imaginable, and Veil stops announcing and starts whispering. The heart holds, soft, floral, intimate. Musks build slowly. The skin note emerges and stays. Ink appears much later, if at all, and only on skin that has warmed with wear. What's left is a faint warmth, the ghost of powder, the memory of champagne. Not projection. Presence.
Cultural impact
Veil occupies a specific corner of indie perfumery, the intimate, the soft, the close. It speaks to wearers who understand that presence is not the same as projection. This quietness is the point, not a compromise, but a deliberate choice in a market that often confuses loudness with impact.
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 Jansen & Amanda BuhseJansen'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.
