Ashes

Capturing the essence of ashes, death, and rebirth while maintaining comfort and a clandestine quality.

After three years of perfecting, the result is a soft, earthy-green scent with a hint of humidity and a transcendent, sensual quality.

Drawing inspiration from the clean, grounding aroma of wood ash and the concept of loss and renewal, this fragrance embodies the cycle of life.

Its unique blend of natural ingredients, including gardenia, frankincense, jasmine, and patchouli, creates a floral heart that is fresh, sheer, and ethereal.

While some may only detect the earthy notes, it is primarily a floral fragrance with a subtle musky radiance that is both straightforward and complex.

As with all Clandestine fragrances, it seamlessly blends with your body chemistry, making it a pleasure to wear and experience.

Clandestine Laboratories is an underground, artisanal fragrance house based in New York City, born from perfumer Mark Sage’s obsessive, experimental approach to scent.

Blending small-batch, hand-mixed compositions that are natural-smelling yet deliberately unfamiliar, the brand focuses on fragrances that feel effortlessly wearable while still leaving a quietly addictive impression. Rooted in a “clandestine” ethos of intentional obscurity and word‑of‑mouth discovery, it invites fragrance lovers into a world where niche-level quality, meticulous ingredient choices, and a wry, artistic sensibility meet in perfumes made to be lived in, not just admired from afar.

• Mark Sage