The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Bae by Sebastian Olzanski arrived in 2015 as a collaboration between perfumer and brand owner Killian Wells and Canadian pop artist and internet personality Sebastian Olzanski. Olzanski's recognizable presence and digital footprint made him a fitting subject for a fragrance bearing his identity. Wells composed a fresh unisex composition that opens with a burst of fruit and grass, then settles into something warmer and more grown-up underneath. The opening delivers a jammy strawberry sweetness, a cool citric snap from bergamot, and a single green blade of cut grass that cuts through before the sugar can settle. Pear hums beneath the surface, soft and almost watery, lending the top a dewy transparency.
What makes the composition interesting is the gap between the top and the base. The opening leans almost candy-like: strawberry, pear, bergamot, a blade of cut grass for snap. Each note carries a different texture, and together they create a layered sweetness that reads more like fresh fruit than syrup. Then the heart introduces cedar, orange blossom, pink freesia, and clary sage, which act as a bridge rather than a destination.
The evolution
The opening of the fragrance is all fruit and grass. Strawberry hits first, sweet and slightly sticky, almost jammy in its ripeness, then bergamot adds a cold slice of citrus that sharpens the edges. A single green blade of cut grass slices through before the sweetness can settle, keeping the top from going full candy. Pear hangs underneath, soft and watery, lending a dewy transparency to the whole introduction. As the top quiets, cedar moves in alongside orange blossom and pink freesia, giving the composition a soapy, slightly powdery lift that softens the transition. Clary sage adds an herbal thread that keeps the heart from getting too sweet or too floral, anchoring it with a calm green coolness. Eventually, the fruit becomes a memory and the base takes over.
Cultural impact
Bae by Sebastian Olzanski occupies a specific corner of Xyrena's catalog as one of the brand's collaborations with a recognizable internet personality. Its discontinued status means the bottle no longer appears in regular rotation, and existing stock has shifted into the quieter territory of the brand's back catalog where availability is limited. The fragrance reads casual and wearable, with a strawberry-pear sweetness up top that lends it an easy, approachable energy suited to everyday settings where the fruit and floral notes can breathe.
The House
XyrenaXyrena creates niche fragrances that riff on pop‑culture moments and cult classics. Founded by perfumer Killian Wells, the house blends cinematic references with a cruelty‑free ethos, offering scents that feel like scented souvenirs from a favorite movie scene. Each launch arrives in a bottle that nods to the source material, turning a fragrance into a collectible artifact for fans and scent lovers alike.
The Creator
Killian WellsWells favors raw materials that carry a strong identity. He layers smoky accords, such as birch tar or burnt amber, with unexpected bright notes like citrus zest or green tea, creating contrast that snaps the composition into focus.
