Limestone by Thorn & Bloom bottle
Thorn & Bloom

Limestone

3.5/5 · 8 votes Unisex 2015
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes
Seashells

Character

Longevity3.2/5
Sillage2.7/5
Day100
Night33
Summer100
Fall83
Spring67
Winter17
Our take

Limestone opens with a sharp, almost abrasive edge that can catch the wrong nose immediately. The green bell pepper note is loud and unmistakable, leaning into a vegetal territory that feels more like a garden shed than a perfumery at first spray. It lacks the smooth, welcoming handshake found in more commercial citrus releases. That initial roughness might send a casual wearer reaching for the soap, as the coriander and lime combine into a scent that is aggressively herbal rather than simply refreshing.

Once that prickly start settles, the fragrance reveals a complex heart of champaca and jasmine that adds a creamy, golden contrast to the earlier greens. The base is where the concept truly clicks, blending the mineral idea of seashells with the dirty, woolly warmth of costus and a dry wisp of incense. It creates a specific image of standing on a bright cliff edge where the air is salty and the wild flora grows between grey rocks. The smoke and amber in the background keep the lime from ever feeling like a standard cleaning product.

This scent fits a person who enjoys the outdoors and wants a composition that feels raw and untamed rather than polished for a crowd. Wear it when you plan to spend the morning walking through a market or sitting near an open window while the air still carries a cool bite. It captures the feeling of sunlight hitting stone and the smell of nature before it has been tamed by a gardener's shears.

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