The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Lavender Sky was launched in 2016 by Siordia Parfums, with Ekaterina Siordia named as its perfumer. Its name suggests a high, open atmosphere, but the composition keeps one foot on the ground. That tension is built from lavender and citrus brightness, then complicated by rose, orchid, mimosa, and tuberose before resinous notes bring the composition back to the skin. The result feels less like a field in summer than an imagined horizon after rain, when the air is clear and the warmth underneath is impossible to ignore.
The interesting part is the tension between materials that usually live in different rooms. Lavender and grapefruit bring a cool, herbal snap. Damask rose, orchid, mimosa, and tuberose make the center floral and polished. Then tonka bean and benzoin pull everything downward into vanilla-amber warmth. Sandalwood keeps the finish smooth rather than sheer, making the final trail close, creamy, and quietly rounded.
The evolution
At first, Lavender Sky reads cool and immediate, with citrus brightness sharpening the herbal lavender. The heart opens into a fuller floral register, where rose, orchid, mimosa, and tuberose give the composition a polished, almost airy elegance. As the scent settles, tonka bean and benzoin change the temperature. The sweetness never becomes dessert-like; it rounds the edges and brings a warm, resinous shadow beneath the flowers. Sandalwood carries that warmth into the drydown, creating a close, smooth floral-amber impression.
Cultural impact
Lavender Sky offers a clear meeting of aromatic lavender and a more elaborate floral-amber register. The opening combines herbal lavender with bright grapefruit, while rose, orchid, mimosa, and tuberose give the heart a polished floral character. Tonka bean and benzoin add warm sweetness and resinous depth, and sandalwood smooths the finish into a close, creamy impression.
The House
Siordia ParfumsSiordia Parfums is a Russian niche fragrance house that entered the perfume world in 2016 under the direction of founder Ekaterina Siordia. Based in Russia, the brand has built a catalog of 57 perfumes, making it one of the more prolific entries in the Russian niche perfumery scene. The house occupies a distinctive position within the niche fragrance landscape, drawing inspiration from art history, mythology, and cultural imagery rather than adhering to mainstream fragrance conventions. Siordia Parfums creates scents that range from smoky incense interpretations to florals and orientals, with names referencing subjects like Gustav Klimt, ancient Egyptian deities, and literary figures. The brand appeals to collectors and fragrance enthusiasts who seek perfumes with narrative depth and unconventional compositions, particularly those interested in Eastern European niche perfumery.
The Creator
Ekaterina SiordiaSiordia's stylistic signature lies in dramatic contrast and unexpected combinations. She layers familiar materials in unfamiliar configurations, producing fragrances that feel simultaneously accessible and strange.
