Desired Earth by The Harmonist

Brand: The Harmonist

Concentration: Parfum

Scent overview

A smoky mountain woody: elemi, cade and immortelle over cedar, myrrh and tolu balsam, on vetiver, iris and vanilla.

Is Desired Earth worth it?

How it smells: Opens with elemi, cade and immortelle, cedarwood and myrrh at the heart, then dries down to vetiver and iris.

Scent Score: 66/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Pairs well with fewer fragrances than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 68, versatility 67, layerability 58 and value 68, each out of 100.

What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and casual days. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.

Scent Character

Parfum · Introduced 2021 · Unisex

Key accords: Elemi, Cade, Immortelle, Cedarwood, Myrrh, Tolu Balsam

Top Notes

  • Elemi
  • Cade
  • Immortelle

Heart Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Myrrh
  • Tolu Balsam

Base Notes

Occasions: Evening, Casual

Seasons: Fall, Winter

Fragrance overview

Desired Earth by The Harmonist belongs to the woody fragrance family. A smoky mountain woody: elemi, cade and immortelle over cedar, myrrh and tolu balsam, on vetiver, iris and vanilla. Desired Earth opens with Elemi, Cade, and Immortelle. The heart brings Cedarwood, Myrrh, and Tolu Balsam. It dries down to Vetiver, Iris, and Vanilla.

How to wear Desired Earth

On skin, Desired Earth by The Harmonist has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, Parfum concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Miss Dior by Dior. Apply Desired Earth first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Desired Earth : 2 sprays Miss Dior and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Desired Earth opens with Elemi, Cade, and Immortelle.

The heart brings Cedarwood, Myrrh, and Tolu Balsam.

It dries down to Vetiver, Iris, and Vanilla.

What to layer with Desired Earth

  • Dior Miss Dior bottle

    Miss Dior by Dior

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris and vanilla.

    Order: Apply Desired Earth first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Desired Earth : 2 sprays Miss Dior

  • Born To Stand Out Smokin' Gun bottle

    Smokin' Gun by Born To Stand Out

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share elemi and vanilla.

    Order: Apply Desired Earth first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Smokin' Gun on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Desired Earth : 2 sprays Smokin' Gun

  • Amouage Jubilation 25 Woman bottle

    Jubilation 25 Woman by Amouage

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver and vanilla.

    Order: Apply Desired Earth first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Jubilation 25 Woman on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Desired Earth : 2 sprays Jubilation 25 Woman

  • Creed Centaurus bottle

    Centaurus by Creed

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood and vanilla.

    Order: Apply Desired Earth first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Centaurus on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Desired Earth : 2 sprays Centaurus

  • Kilian Rolling in Love bottle

    Rolling in Love by Kilian

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris and vanilla.

    Order: Apply Desired Earth first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rolling in Love on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Desired Earth : 2 sprays Rolling in Love

Pairings to approach with care

  • Commodity Rain bottle

    Rain by Commodity

    Not Recommended · 35/99

    Desired Earth has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Rain brings an aquatic contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply Desired Earth first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rain on top for aquatic lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Desired Earth : 2 sprays Rain

  • Commodity Tea bottle

    Tea by Commodity

    Not Recommended · 39/99

    Desired Earth has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tea brings a fresh contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply Desired Earth first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tea on top for fresh lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Desired Earth : 2 sprays Tea

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Desired Earth?

Desired Earth opens with Elemi, Cade, and Immortelle. The heart brings Cedarwood, Myrrh, and Tolu Balsam. It dries down to Vetiver, Iris, and Vanilla.

How long does Desired Earth last, and how strong is it?

Desired Earth by The Harmonist has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, Parfum concentration.

When should you wear Desired Earth?

It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and casual.

What layers well with Desired Earth?

Miss Dior by Dior is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris and vanilla. Apply Desired Earth first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Desired Earth : 2 sprays Miss Dior.

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