NVLX Labs was founded by New York-born loctician, entrepreneur and natural hair enthusiast, Laverne. Passionate about natural beauty, Laverne created an innovative line of cruelty free and vegan hair care specifically for the interlocked community. The International Women’s Day donation will get her closer to producing the inaugural batch of “Locs Loading” shampoo, her proprietary formula designed specifically for interlocs.
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By Willow Florals is an Oregon-based floral design studio started by Willow, a graphic designer and photographer turned florist. The studio provides locally-sourced modern floral arrangements for weddings and special events, and hosts floral arranging workshops. The donation will help Willow hire an SEO consultant to optimize her website and increase brand visibility in the local market.
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Janine Theobald is a product and fashion photographer located in Northwest Arkansas, and the owner of a rentable photography studio. Her services include photography, photography production, set styling, talent casting and location scouting. With the donation, Janine plans to invest in some of her most-wanted photography and studio equipment to help elevate her business.
Thank you to everyone who participated, shared, and contributed to this year’s initiative.
In 2023, we donated to women entrepreneurs in the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU). You can learn more about our impact here.
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For the most part, these ingredients are replaced with synthetic recreations in the fragrance industry. And rest assured, they definitely aren’t used at Commodity.
It’s one of the most popular notes in fragrance, yet remains relatively unknown.
Commonly associated with women’s perfumes and terms like “sexy” and “girly,” it’s actually a popular note in men’s and unisex fragrances. It’s also assumed that fragrances with this note must be soft, powdery florals, but the note provides perfumers with much more versatility.
Because of its complexity, Rose often remains misunderstood. But ahead, we’re breaking down any barriers…
The first Rose you’ll find in perfumery, Rose Centifolia, is grown in Grasse, France. It’s often used to create more timeless rose scents and has a more delicate, fresh scent with honeyed facets.
Rose Damascena is the type of Rose you’ll find in Commodity’s Velvet scents. Cultivated in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, it has a deeper, richer and more velvety aroma.
You can find Turkish Damascan Rose in the Velvet Scent Space. Each full-size (100ml) Velvet bottle contains absolute oil from about 60 roses—that’s 5 bouquets that won’t wilt.
Our original version of Velvet was inspired by the indulgence of its namesake texture meeting bare skin. The mysterious and elegant scent is an ambery blend of Roasted Almond, Rose Petals and Black Amber.
For those wanting a more subtle take on rose, Velvet- is a smoky, ambery skin scent of Skin Musk, Rose Petals and Black Amber that creates a more breathable indulgence.
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As a general rule of thumb: fragrance is subjective. What one person likes, another may not. But there’s exceptions to the rule. Like Milk.
Milk has over 270 five-star reviews and less than 20 dipping no lower than 3 stars.
The rave reviews have even made their way onto TikTok’s perfume arena: #PerfumeTok. Some of which have gone viral…
@perfumerism i will be borrowing this from now on #perfumetiktok ♬ original sound - emma🧺👗🫶🫡
@juliadperfumes An unbeatably good gourmand vanillay-marshmallowy fragrance🍦🖤☁️ @Commodity Fragrances #gifted #mycommodity #perfume #perfumetiktok #perfumetok #fragrance #fragrancetok #gourmand #gourmandperfume #gourmandperfumes #vanillaperfumes #vanilla #girlyperfumes #fragrancetiktok #scent #beauty #luxuryperfume #nicheperfume ♬ Late Night Talking - Harry Styles
And let’s not forget the experts. Milk has also been vetted, and approved, by Vogue, Allure, Elle and the likes.
If you’re planning a wedding and want a unique gift for your bridesmaids, look no further than Gold- Personal. The gourmand scent feels warm and yummy, but light and ethereal enough that’ll easily blend in next to you at the altar.
Ask your favorite people to be at your side on the big day with an Expressive Discovery Kit. The Kit includes 2ml samples of our Expressive Scent Space Collection, so they can enjoy the experience of finding a favorite. The Kit also comes with a 15% off code for any full-size fragrance, so they can show off their new scent on the big day.
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Name | Old Price | New Price |
Full-size 100ml fragrances | 135€ | 145€ |
Exploration Kit | 42€ | 46€ |
Personal Discovery Kit | 26€ | 28€ |
Expressive Discovery Kit | 26€ | 28€ |
Bold Discovery Kit | 26€ | 28€ |
Travel-size 10ml fragrances | 25€ | 28€ |
Travel Trio | 70€ | 80€ |
Archive Discovery Kit | 36€ | 38€ |
Scent Space Kit | 12€ | 14€ |
Byrdie put it best: “Glossier You fans, meet your new signature scent. Iso E Super is a popular ingredient often used to impart a warm, velvety texture in fragrance, blends elements of the gourmand with the skin scent for a musky, cozy, sexy combo.” A skin scent and a gourmand—does it get any better?
As seen in Byrdie
At Commodity, we look to the Gold Scent Space to satisfy our Vanilla craving. Here’s why…
Vanilla perfumes undoubtedly have a nostalgic quality about them, but that doesn’t mean you necessarily have to smell like a sticky-sweet dessert in order to experience it. Certain Vanillas can still conjure up a cherished memory, but they’re combined with other notes to curate a modernized version.
These mature Vanillas feel rich and sophisticated, and “Gold” was created to capture that. Gold Expressive, our original, fan-favorite version, blends Vanilla with molten Amber and creamy Sandalwood for a decadent, unisex gourmand.
Byrdie, the expert-backed beauty and style e-publication, recently ranked Gold Expressive as the best classic Vanilla. Here’s what they had to say:
Fragrance is subjective. You won’t like the same scents as everyone else, and someone else’s scent might be too strong (or not strong enough) for your liking. Thus, Gold Expressive might not be for you. But if you’re still hoping for a Vanilla fragrance, Gold comes in two other versions. Gold- Personal is a soft, Vanilla-based skin scent with the added note of Iso E Super. Gold+ Bold is a powerhouse projection with added Nutmeg, Saffron and Patchouli. Gold Expressive is their balanced middle ground. All 3 can be sampled in our Gold Scent Space Kit.
Hear what a Lover, Hater, and the Maker of Gold all have to say about the Vanilla scent:
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Velvet- is a surefire win for those Valentine’s Day haters and anyone feeling the holiday’s pressure. Inspired by the soft texture, the fragrance expresses pure romance and elegance. It’s also part of the Personal Scent Space Collection, which highlights light, ethereal skin scents designed to have you leaning in close whenever your giftee wears them. For Velvet-, notes of Vanilla, Rose and Amber are combined with sheer Skin Musk.
Products: Milk Expressive 2ml, Paper- Personal 2ml, and Gold Expressive 2ml
Timings: January and July 2023
Location: US
You’ve seen the store, you’ve probably shopped the products, but have you tried the sample boxes? Every season Sephora curates 3-4 themed-boxes filled with samples of their favorite scents for you to buy and try. Boxed kits are available online and in store–no subscription required. Plus, each kit includes a certificate to redeem a travel or full-size of your favorite fragrance, depending on the set, at no extra cost. In 2023, Commodity will be featured in three of these boxes: one in January and two in July.
Products: Milk Expressive 2ml, Gold Expressive 2ml, Book Expressive 2ml, Paper Expressive 2ml, Moss+ Bold 2ml
Timing: Spring 2023
Location: Germany
The personal styling service delivers on-demand, stylist-curated boxes with items tailored to your size, style, budget, category-preferences, and the season. Whatever you like, you pay to keep at regular retail prices, so the expert stylist advice comes free. This Spring, we’ll be sending samples of 5 different fragrances to subscribers throughout Germany—all to keep as a complimentary gift.
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]]>We also bundled our bestselling Book Expressive fragrance with the New York Times bestseller Book Lovers by Emily Henry. The collaboration included a giveaway and limited-edition set of Book Expressive and signed copy of Book Lovers, plus a personal letter from the author written exclusively for Commodity fans.
Since relaunch, fans have been requesting the return of travel-size fragrances. We delivered on this request for extended product sizing with 10ml travel-size fragrances. We also released a new product category of limited-edition Scent Space Candle Sets.
It’s important to remember the powerful connection between the brain and nose. This connection is the reason smell is the strongest sense memory, but also the reason certain people are sensitive to various scents.
While it’s difficult to discern why a fragrance triggers a migraine or skin sensitivity, it’s not impossible. Harmful ingredients like phthalates and parabens are a common first place to look. Used in fragrance to extend longevity and increase shelf life, respectively, they are also linked to skin irritations and other effects.
The first step in discerning what triggers a reaction, therefore, is ensuring the brand you shop is free of these chemicals. (Note: Commodity fragrances are all free of phthalates, parabens and sulfates.)
If your holiday shopping list looks a bit daunting this year, look no further. We asked the Commodity team to share what they’re gifting for the holiday season.
From foolproof stocking stuffers to more lavish presents, we have everything you need to check off your entire list (and to make sure no one asks for a gift receipt.)
“I’m giving my sister the Exploration Kit! She’s new to fragrance and trying to figure out what she likes. Her birthday is in February, so I’ll have her try everything in the Kit and pick out a full size for her birthday gift.” - Bridget, Graphic Designer
Milk Expressive
145€
“Milk Expressive for my mom! Every time I wear it she asks what I’m wearing. She also specifically said ‘Why haven’t you bought it for me yet?’ so I think it’s time.” - Sophia, Social Channel Coordinator
“I’m gifting my husband Moss+ Bold in the 10ml size to put in his stocking. He has the full size of Moss+ already and the 10ml makes the perfect stocking stuffer and is great for traveling!” - Elaina, Affiliate Marketing Manager
Milk- Personal
145€
“I’m giving Milk- Personal to a friend who tried mine and was obsessed with it!” - Amanda M., Art Director
“I’m getting an Exploration Kit for my friend who’s getting married next year! She loves the idea of commemorating her big day with a special scent. I’ll get her the full size for her bridal shower!” - Inbal, VP of Marketing
Milk Expressive - Travel Size
28€
“I’m giving a travel size of Milk Expressive to my sister because she’s currently on a student exchange program in Korea and can’t celebrate Christmas Eve with the rest of us. The scent is meant to remind her of the warm, protective holiday mood, when the whole family gets cozy together in front of the fireplace.” - Simon, EU Marketing Coordinator
Paper Expressive
145€
“I’m looking to gift Paper Expressive to my best friend. She’s tired of the current fragrance she wears, so she can layer it with Paper for her own unique version, or wear Paper on its own for something totally new.” - Amanda S., US Customer Service Lead
Book+ Bold
145€
“I’m giving my dad Book+. I got him hooked on Book Expressive, but I think its deeper version is perfect for winter.” - Tania, UK Marketing Manager
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