Note: The current version of Sombra contains the same ingredients as the first batch, but is slightly less animalistic.
The colours of the day begin to fade. The sun slowly retreats. In the shadows, the moods change, becoming softer and more intense. Connections emerge quietly, almost imperceptibly. Two silhouettes approach each other until they finally become one. The intoxicating attraction of oud blurs the boundaries.
Sombra by D:SOL MMXVI moves between light and darkness at precisely this moment. Citric freshness meets spicy warmth before the fragrance unfolds into balsamic depth, leather and the dark sensuality of oud. The result is a composition full of tension and attractive presence.
The Oud Collection
The D:SOL Oud Collection is an exclusive range of high-quality oud compositions with a fragrance oil concentration of 25%. The fragrances are presented in matt black bottles in a tone-on-tone design with a golden hexagonal accent on the side. The collection is deliberately minimalist and consists of three fragrances. Sombra forms the first part of this triptych.
Artisanal Sophistication
Three and a half years in the making, and proud of every minute in the process. We are committed to work with the best independent perfumers, manufactures and artisans that are recognized in their fields throughout Europe. We like to go back to the roots of traditional artisanal making, small family owned business and hand shake agreements. Our mission is to create meaningful and inspirational products, for like-minded people and their lives.
Bottles/Caps
The heavy hand made falcons come from a family run company that manufactures semiautomatic bottles since 1962 in Barcelona. The fine finishing, such as our mass champagne colored glass form the “Verde Collection”, is hand & fire polished, and silk screened, to deliver the highest of quality to our customers and their requirements. Our signature Bakelite caps are made with artisanal love in Spain.
Packaging
Our packaging and printed stationary is produced throughout Germany in small specialized printing houses. We choose only the best materials and refine them with our minimalistic corporate design.
Perfumer
Marie Urban Le Febvre, Berlin | Paris is an independent Perfumer who created the launch collection of our three Eau de Parfums for D:SOL. She was trained at ISIPCA in Paris. The world leading school in the fields of fragrance, cosmetics and flavor. She is deeply dedicated to the craft of traditional perfume making. In the future other independent perfumer will join the team.
Ingredients
Our exquisite natural and safe synthetic ingredients are processed and produced at Accords et Parfums, a small perfume house in Grasse, founded more than 70 years ago by iconic perfumer Edmond Roudnitska, the creator of iconic scents like “Diorissimo", “Eau Sauvage” and “Femme” by Rochas.
Our Ethics
Our fragrances are cruelty-free blends that are vegan, non-toxic and free from phthalates, parabens, sulfates, pesticides, palm oil and genetically modified organism. No coloring is been used in our blends. We work with perfumers who are part of the “Perfumery Code of Ethics” by Christophe Laudamiel.
Dennis K. Werner
After working for more than 20 years in beauty advertising in Europe and the USA for numerous renowned clients, the time seemed right to translate his creative vision of modern luxury into his own products and brand. True love happens without market research. D:SOL is his love affair with the world of beauty.
