Alone, in silence—
the bamboo shoot
becomes a bamboo
- Santōka Taneda
ひとりひっそり
竹の子
竹になる
A tangled forest of muggy green bamboo. An alluring haze of cut grass and transparent violet drifts across this warm green delight.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close, unhurried spaces: a morning walk through damp greenery, a quiet studio, a room opened to rain. It projects a calm, lucid presence rather than drama, with a clean green aura that feels reflective and composed.
How to wear
Best in mild to warm weather, where its green and watery facets can stay crisp without turning heavy. Apply a moderate amount; the scent sits at medium projection with a fresh, airy trail, and the bamboo-wood base gives it enough structure to last through the day.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like green fragrances with a natural, understated feel: bamboo, cut grass, rain and soft violet rather than sharp citrus or dense woods. It will appeal to those who prefer clean, contemplative compositions with a quiet, modern edge.
Release year
2024
The nose
Anh Ngo is the perfumer behind Arashiyama, bringing a restrained, atmospheric style that suits d'Annam’s nature-led brief. The composition reads like a study in texture rather than volume: green bamboo, wet earth, fresh grass and a transparent floral accent, all handled with a light, modern touch. Working with IFF, Ngo has shaped a fragrance that feels precise and contemplative, closer to a landscape sketch than a statement scent. Arashiyama reflects that approach well, balancing clarity and softness so the green notes stay vivid while the rain and violet nuances keep the composition airy.
d'Annam’s story
d'Annam is a Vietnamese niche house built around evocative, culture-rooted compositions and a modern apothecary sensibility. Its identity leans into vegan, cruelty-free formulas and recyclable packaging, pairing craftsmanship with a playful, contemporary view of fragrance.
Arashiyama | 嵐山’s concept
Arashiyama is inspired by Kyoto’s bamboo grove of the same name, translating the hush of swaying bamboo, cool rain and fresh grass into scent. The haiku by Santōka Taneda gives the fragrance its meditative frame, turning the composition into a quiet portrait of growth, stillness and green light.
Extra info
Arashiyama takes its name from Kyoto’s famous bamboo district and is part of d'Annam’s Chapter 2: Memories of Japan collection. The brand presents it as vegan and cruelty-free, and the official note list centers on bamboo leaves, rain, fresh grass, violet and bamboo wood.
Alone, in silence—
the bamboo shoot
becomes a bamboo
- Santōka Taneda
ひとりひっそり
竹の子
竹になる
A tangled forest of muggy green bamboo. An alluring haze of cut grass and transparent violet drifts across this warm green delight.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close, unhurried spaces: a morning walk through damp greenery, a quiet studio, a room opened to rain. It projects a calm, lucid presence rather than drama, with a clean green aura that feels reflective and composed.
How to wear
Best in mild to warm weather, where its green and watery facets can stay crisp without turning heavy. Apply a moderate amount; the scent sits at medium projection with a fresh, airy trail, and the bamboo-wood base gives it enough structure to last through the day.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like green fragrances with a natural, understated feel: bamboo, cut grass, rain and soft violet rather than sharp citrus or dense woods. It will appeal to those who prefer clean, contemplative compositions with a quiet, modern edge.
Release year
2024
The nose
Anh Ngo is the perfumer behind Arashiyama, bringing a restrained, atmospheric style that suits d'Annam’s nature-led brief. The composition reads like a study in texture rather than volume: green bamboo, wet earth, fresh grass and a transparent floral accent, all handled with a light, modern touch. Working with IFF, Ngo has shaped a fragrance that feels precise and contemplative, closer to a landscape sketch than a statement scent. Arashiyama reflects that approach well, balancing clarity and softness so the green notes stay vivid while the rain and violet nuances keep the composition airy.
d'Annam’s story
d'Annam is a Vietnamese niche house built around evocative, culture-rooted compositions and a modern apothecary sensibility. Its identity leans into vegan, cruelty-free formulas and recyclable packaging, pairing craftsmanship with a playful, contemporary view of fragrance.
Arashiyama | 嵐山’s concept
Arashiyama is inspired by Kyoto’s bamboo grove of the same name, translating the hush of swaying bamboo, cool rain and fresh grass into scent. The haiku by Santōka Taneda gives the fragrance its meditative frame, turning the composition into a quiet portrait of growth, stillness and green light.
Extra info
Arashiyama takes its name from Kyoto’s famous bamboo district and is part of d'Annam’s Chapter 2: Memories of Japan collection. The brand presents it as vegan and cruelty-free, and the official note list centers on bamboo leaves, rain, fresh grass, violet and bamboo wood.