The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Tickled Pink was created by Suzy Larsen and launched during the 2010s. Its inspiration is not tied to a documented person or place in the available record. The composition itself offers a clear point of entry: juniper, mint, and petitgrain establish the opening, followed by rose de Mai, jasmine, neroli, and mimosa at the heart, with oakmoss adding a deeper material beneath the floral notes. Together, these ingredients create a layered fragrance built around aromatic greenery, several distinct floral elements, citrus, and moss. It is a composition that rewards attention to detail, revealing different facets as the scent moves from its opening into the floral center and the quieter base.
The interesting part is the contrast inside the heart. Rose de Mai and jasmine sit at its center, joined by the citrus character of neroli and the floral presence of mimosa. Around them, juniper and mint shape the opening with an aromatic clarity, while petitgrain brings another green note into the composition. Oakmoss forms the underlying layer from which the floral materials emerge. Together, these materials create a green floral fragrance with varied textures and a distinct sense of depth, rather than a simple wash of rose.
The evolution
The first impression is brisk and green, with juniper, mint, and petitgrain lending the scent a clipped, aromatic edge. It feels distinctive and immediate, but the opening never stays that simple for long. The floral heart brings together rose de Mai, jasmine, neroli, and mimosa, adding layers of rose, white floral, citrus-floral, and soft floral character. These materials change the composition as the scent develops, creating a richer impression than the opening alone. Oakmoss remains part of the structure beneath the floral notes, contributing a dry, earthy dimension that gives the fragrance added depth. The result is a green floral that carries both freshness and texture, appealing to the nose through the meeting of aromatic greenery, varied flowers, citrus, and moss.
Cultural impact
Tickled Pink is a unisex fragrance built around juniper, mint, petitgrain, rose de Mai, jasmine, neroli, mimosa, and oakmoss. Its composition brings together aromatic greenery, floral notes, citrus, and moss, offering a varied alternative to fragrances centered on sweetness alone. The name Tickled Pink adds a playful frame to a scent that is equally intricate, balancing freshness with depth and giving the wearer a fragrance to discover on different terms.
The House
Suzy Larsen PerfumesSuzy Larsen Perfumes is an independent fragrance house based in Kelowna, British Columbia. The label began in 2007 under the name Naked Leaf Perfumes and adopted its current name in 2013. Suzy Larsen, a certified nutritional consultant, creates small‑batch scents that draw on botanical ingredients and aim to stir an emotional response. The portfolio includes niche releases such as Love Bird (2012) and a cluster of 2010 fragrances—Raincoast, Basque, Parisian Pink, Tickled Pink, Ishiki and Carnival. The brand positions itself as a natural‑focused alternative to mass‑market offerings, emphasizing hand‑blended formulas and sustainable packaging.
The Creator
Suzy LarsenIn the studio Suzy favors a minimalist palette that lets key ingredients shine. She often starts with a single essential oil—lavender, rose, or cedar—and builds around it with supporting aromachemicals that enhance texture without masking the core.
