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Rather than ranking or canonizing, we prefer to steep in the sonic influences that orbit Serviette’s universe. (OK, so I mostly listened to Jonny Greenwood’s Phantom Thread album while formulating, but these easily could have been in my ears as I concocted each Serviette fragrance in the lab.)
Like the perfect album, a standout fragrance gets better with each revisit. From the first spritz to the drydown, it seems to sing on the skin, its story carefully unfolding in a process that feels nearly alchemical. A catchy hook that has you hitting replay, lyrics that seem to peer directly into your soul: as music has a way of allowing us to access the deepest parts of ourselves, so too does scent. Consider, then, combining the two for an even more transcendent olfactory experience.
Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía took the internet and the charts by storm with Lux. Rosalía deftly leaps from contemporary pop vocal stylings to full-fledged operatics, her crystalline voice soaring above lush orchestral backdrops with jaw-dropping ease. The album incorporates a whopping 14 languages, exploring themes of “feminine mystique, transformation, and spirituality” with a poeticism that rivals the intensity of the swirling instrumentals and masterful vocals. Serviette’s Frisson D’Hiver is the perfect counterpart: think white floral bouquets pierced by a chilly ice accord, like the first spring flowers defiantly poking through winter frost. As with Lux, Frisson D’Hiver is a powerhouse, a wholly unique marriage of bold and delicate.
Standout track: “Reliquia”
Serviette’s Byronic Hero certainly doesn’t shy away from subversion, either. Because of this, it is perhaps best paired with Massive Attack’s genre-defining Mezzanine. Between Elizabeth Frazer’s haunting vocals and the hypnotic, otherworldly instrumentals, Mezzanine, much like Byronic Hero’s sillage, leaves a lasting impact that only becomes more apparent with time. Massive Attack isn’t afraid to explore the darker, more shadowy aspects of the human condition—the same goes for Byronic Hero, with its moody blend of oud, jammy rose petals, and diesel exhaust. The duo is a fated pairing, fit for those who know that beauty is often forged through darkness.
Standout track: “Teardrop”
Of course, Serviette is equally aware of the importance of playfulness and jubilation. Enter screeching, Björk’s Debut. As her first solo endeavor post-Sugarcubes, Björk asserted her inimitable musical prowess with an unbridled joy and silliness, celebrating life and love with open arms. It is thereby the perfect complement to Ruche, Serviette’s refreshingly unique take on raspberry. Brimming with sharp Turkish galbanum and spicy nutmeg, Ruche is “Violently Happy” in a bottle—unapologetically bright with an unexpected edge.
Standout track: “Come to Me”
Finally, we come to Res’ How I Do, a cult classic R&B record that fearlessly explores themes of misogyny, womanhood, and relationships with a staggering degree of introspection. Res’ vulnerability as she weaves between complex—and often oppositional—emotions is laudable, underscoring the album’s impressive emotional range. Serviette’s Sour Diesel hardly shies away from complexity either; whiffs of floral kush soar above notes of tart rhubarb and spritely juniper berry, creating an unconventional olfactory experience for those who, like How I Do, are unafraid to break the mold.
Standout track: “Golden Boys”
