Dear Maria, Count Me In.

Dear Maria, Count Me In was conceived in Sixteen92’s Fort Worth studio for the Summer 2025 Mix Tape collection. Claire Baxter, the brand’s founder‑perfumer, wanted a scent that captured the raw energy of an emo‑pop punk anthem, translating that into a green, aromatic narrative. The name hints at a whispered invitation, a note‑to‑a‑friend named Maria, while the formula blends tomato leaf and mint to echo the fresh, rebellious spirit of a summer night.

Tomato leaf is a daring top note, rarely used for its sharp, vegetal bite that instantly awakens the senses. Paired with mint, it creates a cooling contrast that feels like a sudden gust through a greenhouse. The heart’s green leaves deepen the foliage theme, while the woody and musk dry‑down anchor the composition, giving it an earthy persistence that lingers long after the initial freshness fades.

At first the spray hits like a burst of crushed tomato leaf, sharp and vegetal, instantly followed by a rush of wild mint that cools the air. The duo feels like stepping into a greenhouse after a sudden summer storm, bright and a little daring. As the initial spark settles, a wave of green leaves unfurls, a leafy chorus that deepens the garden vibe. The scent becomes a walk through verdant foliage, fresh and slightly humid, grounding the earlier zing without losing its bright edge. After the foliage fades, warm woody notes emerge, reminiscent of sun‑warmed timber, while a subtle musk settles in, adding an animalic whisper. The dry‑down lingers for hours, offering an earthy, understated finish that clings to skin long after the green burst fades.

Part of the Summer 2025 Mix Tape collection, Dear Maria, Count Me In channels the nostalgic energy of emo and pop‑punk anthems, resonating with a younger, rebellious crowd. Wearers describe it as a garden‑fresh soundtrack for summer afternoons, bridging niche storytelling with a fresh, youthful vibe that stands out among Sixteen92’s darker catalog.