Wild Garlic

A cold stream cuts through a spring field, and something sharp and alive rises from the bank.

That edge — half herb, half wild earth — is the heart of this one. It opens with the deep, cut-grass bite of galbanum, a classic green raw material that perfumers have long used to jolt the senses awake. Shiso and black currant leaf add a cooler, almost medicinal crispness. Then comes the wild garlic itself: not the bulb, but the leaves — tender, pungent, and unmistakably spring. Tomato leaf and celery weave in a lush, almost dewy quality, like wandering a kitchen garden after rain. Underneath it all, lavender and jasmine keep things from going too sharp, while vetiver and green moss slowly anchor the whole thing into something earthy and grounded. It starts vivid and finishes quiet — a walk that ends in damp soil and shadow.

Notes: Black Currant Leaves, Petitgrain, Shiso Leaves, Wild Garlic Leaves, Galbanum, Tomato Leaves, Celery Leaves, Lavender, Jasmine, Green Moss, Vetiver

Founded in 2017, Aromag is a fragrance brand that creates perfumes inspired by Chinese culture and aesthetics. The name Aromag blends ‘aroma’ and ‘magazine’, reflecting China’s scholarly perfume tradition. In Chinese, it’s called 岩兰 (Yán Lán), evoking vetiver and rock-dwelling orchids.

Aromag’s philosophy emphasizes ‘blank space’ and ‘restraint’ in fragrance creation, aiming to revive Eastern-style elegance. This approach results in perfumes that are uniquely rooted in Chinese cultural traditions while embodying a sense of quiet sophistication.

• Dominique Ropion