Mojave Ghost: The intimate portrait of a scent

Mojave Ghost: The intimate portrait of a scent​

Amelia Gray's intimate encounter with the Mojave Ghost flower – Mohavea confertiflora –​ reveals its paradoxical nature: fragile yet indestructible, delicate yet resilient. Set against the harsh backdrop of the desert, the ghost flower's ethereal beauty contrasts with its innate strength, defying the odds of its arid environment. This tactile rendering captures the essence of symbiosis between the flower and its primordial land, showcasing the remarkable willpower inherent in nature's creations.​
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Opening with sweet Jamaican Nesberry and Ambrette Seeds, the fragrance captures a sense of lightness and allure. Amelia Gray's essence intertwines with powdery Violet, bold Magnolia, and sensual Sandalwood, evoking the heat and shadow of the desert. Base notes of Musks, Vetiver, and Cedarwood leave a lingering untamed spirit on the skin, as Harley Weir's visionary photography continues the olfactory narrative.​

"Mojave Ghost had no set parameters from the start. It wasn't about raw materials or rigid definitions. It emerged from a flower, a place, and a narrative — an exploration of emotion rather than fixed raw materials."

— Ben Gorham, Founder & Creative Director, Byredo.