by Linda Landenberg
Lavender & Wool by Linda Landenberg is a deeply comforting, intellectually sophisticated scent that blends aromatic lavender with warm, gourmand notes of chocolate, milk, and cardamom, all wrapped in a soft woody and spicy embrace. It evokes the feeling of returning home after a cold winter walk—cozy, enveloping, and slightly nostalgic. The lavender is not dominant in the traditional sense, but rather aromatic and velvety, interwoven with the deep richness of dark chocolate and a subtle, natural wool-like texture. The opening is bold and green, with balsam fir and black pepper adding a fresh, spicy lift that keeps the scent from veering into cloying sweetness. While some users report a rancid or coconut-like note on their skin, the majority describe it as a beautifully balanced, layered experience that deepens over time, revealing a plush, milk-chocolate dry-down. It's most appreciated during autumn and winter, especially during evening or nighttime wear, and performs best directly on skin, where its sillage and warmth are most apparent. Its unique character lies in its deliberate absence of typical gourmand or citrus ingredients and its focus on natural textures and emotional resonance.