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The Top Note | Vol. 18

Community · Luxury · Art · Perfume

Welcome back to The Top Note — your weekly fragrance letter sent every Thursday evening. This week, we’re reflecting on resolve, creative courage, and the quiet strength it takes to keep moving forward.

Opening Note

stop running

there comes a point
and time
when every neo
stops running
and simply says
“no”
to the bullets.

(Inspired by a scene from The Matrix)

— Composition by HT

Featured Fragrance: Amen

Amen — Who would imagine that a biblically inspired scent of a journey to the Promised Land could be so alluring and creatively inspired?

With a unique and exquisite blend of milk, olive leaves, and honey, this fragrance is sure to please your heart and nose. When you feel like giving up, spritz this fragrance on or around you — and be inspired to keep pushing forward.

Client Spotlight

“I fell in love with this fragrance after sampling a few. I knew I would love B.E.D. & Room 129, but this one threw me for a loop. This is bomb. I love the thought behind the notes and the branding. Can’t wait to sample & write more. This was a 10/10 for me. I absolutely love this scent and the journey.”

— NR

The Blend — Creating a Symphony

The fragrance creation process can be daunting — because you’re building a symphony, often from a blank template.

A perfumer carefully considers top notes, middle notes, and base notes — how they enter, how they transition, and how they linger. Every decision matters, because the goal isn’t just to smell good — it’s to move well, settle well, and stay true to the story being told.

Community Connection

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who continues to support our brand and uplift Black-owned businesses. Your encouragement, presence, and belief do not go unnoticed. We appreciate you — and we will keep going.

“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”
— Martin Luther King Jr.

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