Li Qingzhao wrote of many flowers, calling osmanthus “the finest of them all,” but her heart belonged to the plum blossom. “This flower compares to none,” she wrote, describing not just a bloom, but herself. Like the plum, she was solitary, proud, and defiant against the harshest winters.

This fragrance is a tribute to her spirit, blending the crisp elegance of florals, fruits, and leaves. Australian sandalwood, chosen for its fresh green notes, pairs with Kyara agarwood, creating a scent that is pure, sharp, and unmistakably refined.
When I first read of her marriage to Zhao Mingcheng, it seemed the perfect match—two souls in harmony, united by love and scholarship. Later, I learned of her tragic second marriage, her exile, and the profound loss of her homeland.

While history remembers her for her delicate sorrow and calls her “the greatest female poet,” I see in her something far more resilient. Like the plum blossom that blooms despite the snow, she faced adversity with quiet strength.

Key Ingredients: Azalea, Huizhou Kyara, Australian Sandalwood, Bitter Orange Leaf, Geranium, Bergamot, Green Mint

Cold Scent Profile:
Azalea, geranium, bergamot, green mint
A cool floral fragrance, with a bright edge of citrus—fresh, crisp, and alive

Burning Scent Profile:
Azalea, green mint, geranium, Huizhou Kyara, bitter orange leaf
A delicate balance of cold florals and green citrus—a scent of serene beauty, standing apart from the world

Lingering Scent Profile:
Australian sandalwood, azalea, Huizhou Kyara
Sharp, woody notes with a whisper of floral sweetness, leaving behind a quiet, lingering grace