The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Accord No. 07: Orris Root was created by Stefan Kehl and launched in 2021 around Italian orris, a material valued for its powdery, luxurious character. The composition places that softness inside a much richer frame. Jasmine sambac and Bulgarian rose give the center a floral glow, while galbanum and Balsam Fir introduce green, resinous lift. Sichuan pepper adds heat without turning the scent overtly hot. Haitian vetiver, Myrrh, Tonka Bean, Peru Balsam, Ambrette, and woody materials give the composition an earthy, balsamic gravity. The result feels less like a neat floral than a study in contrasts: powder beside soil, rose beside spice, softness with a sharp edge.
Orris is the anchor, but the interesting part is the company it keeps. Jasmine sambac and Bulgarian rose absolute make the floral heart lush, while Calamus and Lesser Calamint lend a cool herbal edge. Galbanum and Balsam Fir push the composition toward green woods and resin. Amyris, Guaiac Wood, and Haitian vetiver create a woody spine, then Myrrh, Peru Balsam, Tonka Bean, and Ambrette give it warmth and depth. Sichuan pepper prevents all that plushness from becoming predictable, placing a dry, warm flicker right at the center of the accord.
The evolution
The opening has a cool green tension, with galbanum and Balsam Fir cutting through the soft floral materials like light across a powdered surface. Jasmine sambac, Bulgarian rose, and Italian Orris soon make the center richer, turning the composition creamy and intimate. Calamus, Lesser Calamint, and Sichuan pepper sharpen that softness with herbal and spicy definition. As the hours pass, amyris, Guaiac Wood, Haitian vetiver, and Myrrh replace the floral brightness with an earthy woody structure. Tonka Bean, Peru Balsam, and Ambrette remain close to the skin, adding warmth and a skin-like softness. Over time, the scent reads as subdued, balsamic, and faintly smoky, with powdery iris and smooth wood lingering softly rather than a dramatic floral trail.
Cultural impact
RAER Scents approaches Accord No. 07: Orris Root with an interest in material contrast. The cool green opening of galbanum and Balsam Fir sets against creamy jasmine sambac, Bulgarian rose, and Italian Orris, while Calamus, Lesser Calamint, and Sichuan pepper introduce herbal and spicy definition. Below that, amyris, Guaiac Wood, Haitian vetiver, and Myrrh shape the composition toward earth and wood, with Tonka Bean, Peru Balsam, and Ambrette adding a warm, skin-like softness. For those who enjoy quiet, materially minded niche scents, the accord offers a tactile exploration of iris, balsams, and woods.
The House
RAER ScentsRaer Scents is a Berlin‑based perfume house that builds each fragrance from 100 % botanical ingredients. The brand launches limited‑edition scents that combine rare, sustainably harvested plants with a modern compositional style. Every bottle arrives hand‑blended, free of synthetics and preservatives, offering a tactile, textured experience that reflects the city’s experimental spirit.
The Creator
Stefan KehlKehle brings an artist's sensibility to fragrance construction. His twelve perfumes demonstrate consistency in their focus on natural materials, avoiding synthetic shortcuts in favor of ingredients with genuine character and depth.
