Crushed Velvet

Warmth delivered with the gentle touch of velvet. Like sweet, soft, words spoken in a whisper.

Top

Saffron Blossom / Amyris / Cypress

Heart

Incense / Vanilla Orchid / Smoked Poppy

Base

Frankincense / Skin Musk / Sandalwood

Created by:

Catherine Selig

The intense notes of Saffron Blossom are hard to tame, and this makes the perfume complex. Saffron spice is a tiny vivid crimson thread, not much thicker than hair, with a spirit as wild as Daenerys Targaryen; and is as difficult to control as her dragons.

The depth comes from Frankincense. An enigmatic gum resin that traces its roots to the Bible. It lends the warmth and comfort needed to “calm” Saffron’s ardor.

“I wanted to give a sense of security that comes from a position of power. To surround the wearer with a halo of warmth and safety, like a cocoon.”

SIMPLE IS THE NEW BOLD

Brands spend a disproportionate amount of money on marketing and gimmicks, leaving only a small budget for the product itself.

A.N OTHER is different. We have a crystal-clear focus on what’s inside the bottle. Everything else is stripped back to the barest essentials.

The confidence to spend less on nonsense lets us invest more in exceptional craftsmanship and extraordinary ingredients.

— Ariella Appelbaum, founder

EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP

David Apel won the ‘American Society of Perfumers Young Perfumer Award’ in 1991 and is one of the most recognizable stars in the industry. He also created Hall of Fame perfume Black Orchid for Tom Ford.

We wanted David for our debut collection. So, we gave him total creative control, an unlimited budget, and a promise not to tamper with his work.

The result is OR/2018, a warm perfume that projects comfort and confidence.

PROTECTING THE PLANET

The entire collection is gender-neutral. We use only clean ingredients. Our perfumes don’t contain parabens, phthalates, dyes, toxins, or animal products. We respect the planet.

The materials we use are sustainable and made by companies that enforce modern environmental standards. Our glass bottles are made in Italy. The magnetic caps are made in France from a plant-based resin, in a cradle-to-grave sustainable manufacturing process.

Our packaging is 100% plastic-free and eliminates a secondary shipping box. It’s made in the US from recycled cardboard and 100% biodegradable organic paper.