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Dawn M. Spencer Hurwitz (DSH) is a phenomenal talent and has been called a perfume genius by her devoted clientele. Beginning her career as a painter, Dawn came to perfumery in 1991.

Since the early nineties, Dawn has been developing her own innovative lines of ready to wear artisan perfumes called Parfums des Beaux Arts, LLC. The Posh Peasant has chosen six of our personal favorites from DSH inspired by Art, Artists, Literature, and the gorgeous world around us.

DSH perfumes have a cult-like following, with reviews and accolades in many magazines; such as Natural Health, Oprah, Self, Real Simple, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Redbook, Holistic Health and many others.

All bottles are 1 ounce (30 ml)

6 - DSH Sampler Set
6 - DSH Sampler Set
Enjoy a sampler set of all six fragrances we carry from DSH
1. American Beauty: pure vintage roses
2. Celadon: tender green spring
3. Cimabue: saffron oriental
4. Mahjoun: oriental gourmand
5. Parfum de Luxe: classic chypre
6. Tubereuse: white floral
Each fragrance is presented in a 1 ml glass vial

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American Beauty
American Beauty

American Beauty is pure red roses in the most exquisite dark, vintage woody base.

This is, without hesitation, one of the most beautiful rose fragrance in the world. American Beauty is among DSH's LUXE Editions.

Composition
Top notes: Bergamot, Cassis Bud, Palma Rose, Rosewood
Middle notes: Bulgarian Rose Absolute, Bulgarian Rose Otto, Centifolia Rose Absolute, Egyptian Rose Geranium, Morrocan Rose Absolute, Orris
Base notes: Ciste Absolute, East Indian Patchouli, Mysore Sandalwood, Peru Balsam

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Celadon A Velvet Green
Celadon A Velvet Green

Celadon is a pure, tender crystalline green in scent form. All of the edges have been smoothed away with a velvet texture that is natural, gentle and plush. Celadon is the perfect Spring green aroma; one with earth and sun and rain. Immerse yourself in a fern covered forest floor.

One of Celadon's inspirations is "Spring Veil" by Helen Frankenthaler.

Composition
Top notes: Clover Leaf, Cucumber, Lime Peel
Middle notes: Green Grass, Liatrix, Orris, Orris Root
Base notes: Balsam Fir, Hay absolute, Narcissus Absolute, Tonka Bean, Violet Leaf Absolute

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Cimabue
Cimabue

Cimabue: pronounced  Chim - a - boo - way

This is Dawn Spencer Hurwitz' ode to saffron.  Cimabue is a gorgeous oriental fragrance which is somehow both elegant and cuddly.

Composition
Top notes: Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Cardamom Seed, Clementine, Italian Neroli, Lemon, Nutmeg
Middle notes: Carnation Absolute, Cinnamon Bark, Clove Bud, Egyptian Rose Geranium, Grandiflorum Jasmine, Honey Beeswax, Moroccan Rose Absolute, Mysore Sandalwood, Saffron Absolute, Tuberose Absolute
Base notes: Ciste Absolute, East Indian Sandalwood, Labdanum, Oppopanax, Siam Benzoin, Tahitian Vanilla, Tamil Nadu Sandalwood, Vanilla Absolute

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Mahjoun
Mahjoun

Based on a Moroccan edible delicacy...it is filled with the life of the bazaar by day and the depth of the Marrakech night.

Mahjoun is an oriental gourmand scent; it's sweetness hits the perfect pitch, it is easily worn even by those who think they don't like gourmand scents.  Mahjoun is nothing short of delightful.

Composition
Top notes: Bitter Almond, Cardamom Seed, Cherry Blossom, Lavender Flower, Lemon, Sweet Orange
Middle notes: Bulgarian Rose Absolute, Fig, Hazelnut, Honey, Nutmeg, Orange Blossom, Sugar Date
Base notes: Amber, Atlas Cedarwood, Cinnamon Bark, Clove Bud, Frankincense, Sandalwood, True Arabian Myrrh

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Parfum de Luxe
Parfum de Luxe
Parfum de Luxe is a luminous chypre fragrance which draws inspiration from the Art Deco period. It is a complex and multifaceted scent which takes you on a slow journey through layers of notes like a musical masterpiece.

Top notes: bergamot, clary sage, neroli, petitgrain, violet
Middle notes: Bulgarian rose absolute, Centifolia rose absolute, Chinese geranium, honey, orris, tuberose, ylang-ylang
Base notes: amber, benzoin, brown oakmoss, labdanum, patchouli, sandalwood, tobacco absolute, vanilla

Parfum de Luxe is a dry chypre with just a touch of sweetness.  It is a gift for those who adore classic perfumery.

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Tubereuse
Tubereuse

Its milky white and fleshy flowers bear the secret of attraction. In India, this flower is called Mistress of the Night.  Easily one of the most sensuous and intoxicating of all floral notes, DSH Tubereuse is stunning.

Composition
Top notes: Citron Accord, Mimosa
Middle notes: Tuberosa, Tuberose Absolute
Base notes: French Beeswax, Heliotrope, Himalayan Cedar, Tamil Nadu Sandalwood

We have tried many tuberose prominent fragrances and DSH Tubereuse is a beauty!

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