Natural Eau De Parfum 10ml +1ml tester, just to make sure you love it!

A Sublime Fusion of Jasmine & Sacred Resins

SOKEI embodies the Japanese concept "sokei" (素馨)—representing jasmine, fragrance, and natural beauty. This ethereal perfume envelops you in a delicate cloud of aromatic blossoms and sacred resins that transport you to a place of serene harmony.

Fragrance Journey

Top Notes: Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil, Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Oil
Heart Notes: Jasmine Grandiflora (Jasmine) Absolute, Damask Rose (Rose) Absolute, Lilium Candidum (Lily) Absolute
Base Notes: Rock Rose Resin (Labdanum) Absolute, Vanilla Planifolia Absolute (Vanilla), Amyris Balsamifera Bark (Amyris) Oil

Base: Saccharum officinarum (Sugarcane) derived alcohol

The SOKEI Experience

SOKEI unfolds uniquely on each wearer, creating a personal fragrance journey that evolves throughout the day. The opening notes of calming lavender, uplifting geranium, and sacred frankincense create an immediate sense of tranquility. As the fragrance warms on your skin, it reveals an exquisite floral heart where jasmine takes center stage, supported by the timeless elegance of rose and the delicate sweetness of lily. The composition finally settles into a rich, resinous base of labdanum, creamy vanilla, and woody amyris that surrounds you in a gentle, comforting embrace.

Natural Perfumery Commitment

100% natural ingredients - no synthetic fragrance compounds
Cruelty-free - never tested on animals
Phthalate-free and paraben-free
Ethically sourced botanicals
Hand-blended in small batches in Perth, Western Australia

Product Details

10 ml glass bottle with sustainable wooden cap
Recyclable gift packaging available
Perfect for your handbag or travel

How to Apply

For the full SOKEI experience:

Apply to pulse points (wrists, neck, behind ears)
Allow to dry naturally - do not rub wrists together
Be patient as the fragrance develops through its stages
Reapply as needed throughout the day

The Art of Proper Application

When applying perfume, patience reveals the true artistry behind each creation. It's important not to judge a fragrance the moment it touches your skin, as what you'll initially detect is primarily the alcohol base—the carrier that dissolves and preserves the precious essential oils. This alcohol evaporates within moments, making way for the sophisticated composition beneath.

Once the alcohol dissipates, you'll begin to experience the exquisite symphony of aromas that have been carefully orchestrated by the perfumer. This harmonious blend represents the true essence of the perfume—a balanced composition designed to unfold gradually on your skin.

The journey doesn't end there. As the perfume binds with your unique skin chemistry, it reveals multiple layers of depth from the various top, middle, and base notes. With chypre fragrances in particular, this evolution is especially remarkable as the fresh citrus opening transforms through floral heart notes before settling into rich, earthy base notes that can last for hours.

Why You Shouldn't Rub Your Wrists Together

A common mistake when applying perfume is rubbing the wrists together after application. This seemingly innocent gesture actually disrupts the fragrance's intended development by:

Creating friction that generates heat, which alters the chemical structure of the perfume
Breaking down the delicate molecular bonds between fragrance compounds
Accelerating evaporation of the more volatile top notes, causing them to disappear too quickly
Compressing the fragrance timeline, preventing you from experiencing the perfumer's intended progression

Instead, simply spray or dab perfume onto pulse points and allow it to dry naturally. This preserves the integrity of the fragrance and ensures you'll experience each note as it was designed to unfold—a true sensory journey from first application to the final lingering base notes.

"SOKEI is pure poetry in a bottle. The jasmine is so authentic and pure—nothing like synthetic jasmine fragrances. I love how the frankincense and lavender create this serene opening that transitions to the most beautiful floral heart. The vanilla and labdanum base notes last all day, creating this intimate, personal fragrance that feels like a natural extension of myself." — Maddy Newman, Verified Customer Review

Available in-store and online at www.margaretrivermade.com.au

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Sokei - Eau de natural Parfum