New from Nomad Two Worlds: Raw Spirit Winter Oak

Raw Spirit Winter Oak, the new fragrance from Nomad Two Worlds, joins the celebrated collection which to date includes Raw Spirit Fire Tree (2012); Raw Spirit Citadelle, Raw Spirit Bijou Vert and Raw Spirit Wild Fire (all released in 2013) and 2014's Raw Spirit Desert Blush. by: Jodi Battershell

Nomad Two Worlds’ Raw Spirit line is a collection of socially conscious fragrances made in partnership with fragrance house Firmenich. As members of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), Nomad and Firmenich committed in 2013 to create ten new Raw Spirit fragrances over the next two years and in the process, identify and work with Indigenous and marginalized communities in Haiti, Australia, Brazil and the US to assist in the commercialization of novel ingredients and to help champion and showcase these ingredients to the consumer market. Winter Oak represents the first US Native American fragrance collaboration and highlights American Oak, wrapped in layers of luxurious suede, exotic saffron, premium Haitian vetiver and musks, in a unisex eau de parfum.

RAW SPIRIT WINTER OAK Top Notes: Clary Sage, Italian Bergamot, Pepper, Floridian Lemon Oil, Geranium Middle Notes: Saffron, Mate Absolute, Clove Bud and Olibanum Base Notes: Leather Suede, Oakwood Accord, Oakmoss, Florida and Atlas Cedarwood, Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli and Musks

Like the other fragrances in the Raw Spirit line, Winter Oak was created by Firmenich master perfumer Harry Fremont,  who says, "I have always been inspired by the smell of oak and the power that comes from its age and size. I am fascinated by this wood and its link to western American history. In my own backyard, I was once splitting wood and the smooth scent struck in a very memorable way. Oak is directly tied to Americana as it dots the landscape of California—from the rolling hills of LA to the beautiful vineyards up north. For this fragrance, I wanted to combine the uniquely strong smell of winter oak with spices and leather notes to give a western feel."

The Raw Spirit line also donates a portion of the sales of each fragrance to a charitable organization. Part proceeds from sales of Winter Oak will be used to support the Chumash Indian Museum, a historical site and living history center in Thousand Oaks, CA. Alfred Mazza, Director of the Chumash Indian Museum, explains the significance of oak in Native American culture.  “Oak figures prominently in west coast Native American history and culture, particularly that of the Chumash people of California. ’Grandfather Oak’ has nourished, sheltered and warmed the Chumash people for centuries. It is spoken of in stories and appears in some of the tribe’s most ancient pictographs." Mazza also had an experience with the fragrance that will resonate with many perfume aficionados. "The underlying oak scent in Winter Oak is so exactly what it smells like when we trim the trees in late fall, it gave me goose bumps! We are very proud to be part of this fragrance collaboration!"

With the release of Raw Spirit Winter Oak, Nomad Two Worlds announces the release of the collection (except Fire Tree) in 30 ml eau de parfum atomizers as well as the travel size 7.5 ml rollerballs in which the fragrances were first introduced.

Look for Raw Spirit Winter Oak and the rest of the Raw Spirit line on the official Nomad Two Worlds website and at select Barneys stores in the United States.