I’ve been led nose first on a journey of music and culture. I’ve been lucky enough to smell almost all of Dana’s works, and each perfume finds its way into my heart. Most recently I was able to purchase a bottle of Solar’1, a perfume inspired by D’Angelo’s Africa. It is a sensual, smooth, sweet, and ethereal perfume. In my mind the cacao and labdanum form the bass, drum, and groove of Africa. While the spice and ginger are the highlights of bells and synth sprinkled throughout the composition.
All of Dana’s perfumes are complex yet cohesive, nothing feels out of place, all very intentioned. My personal favorites are: Ma’ré, Jaz, Mystica, and Otis & Me.
Otis & Me deserves a special shout out, coffee and cardamom are a classic combination. And here they are supported perfectly with a bit of brightness from pepper and a soft rose.
If you can get your hands on a mixtape set, do so!