Perfumer: Chris Maurice
A smell-good-like-you-feel-good perfume, reminiscent of carefree hangouts with friends powered by “herbal inhalants”. Mainstream is a beautifully modulated cannabis fragrance, its grapefruit and lime kick-off nicely balanced by the long guaiac wood, patchouli and vetiver fadeout.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
The conversation has settled into an unhurried afternoon, with friends gathered around an open window. Tart citrus keeps the mood lively; bitter herbs and earthy woods lend a relaxed, slightly irreverent presence. Mainstream suits that informal closeness without smelling understated.
How to wear
Try it in mild spring or autumn weather, when the citrus opening and woody finish can share the spotlight. Start with one or two sprays on skin, especially in close quarters. Its bold character calls for restraint in heat; allow the bright opening to settle before deciding whether to add more.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy tart citrus, bitter green aromatics and earthy woods rather than sweetness. The cannabis accord appeals to adventurous tastes, while patchouli and vetiver give familiar grounding to its more unconventional herbal character.
Release year
2023
The nose
Chris Maurice is a Spanish perfumer associated with the Barcelona fragrance house Carbonnel and known for richly layered compositions, including Xerjoff’s Alexandria II. His work often explores substantial woods, amber and intricate contrasts. In Mainstream, bright citrus balances an aromatic cannabis heart and an earthy, woody base.
Sly John's Lab’s story
Founded by Serge and Helen Mints, the people behind M.INT, Sly John’s Lab takes a more accessible approach to niche perfumery. Contemporary compositions by established perfumers come in simpler bottles and cardboard-tube packaging, reflecting the house’s “People for People” ethos rather than ultra-luxury exclusivity.
Mainstream’s concept
Mainstream followed Sly John’s Lab’s debut collection, placing a cannabis accord at the centre of a citrus-green woody composition. Its playful presentation evokes carefree time with friends, while grapefruit and lime give the herbal theme brightness and guaiac wood, patchouli and vetiver supply an earthy finish.
Extra info
Mainstream’s herbal heart pairs cannabis and wormwood with both black and pink pepper. The official presentation is a 100 ml eau de parfum.
Perfumer: Chris Maurice
A smell-good-like-you-feel-good perfume, reminiscent of carefree hangouts with friends powered by “herbal inhalants”. Mainstream is a beautifully modulated cannabis fragrance, its grapefruit and lime kick-off nicely balanced by the long guaiac wood, patchouli and vetiver fadeout.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
The conversation has settled into an unhurried afternoon, with friends gathered around an open window. Tart citrus keeps the mood lively; bitter herbs and earthy woods lend a relaxed, slightly irreverent presence. Mainstream suits that informal closeness without smelling understated.
How to wear
Try it in mild spring or autumn weather, when the citrus opening and woody finish can share the spotlight. Start with one or two sprays on skin, especially in close quarters. Its bold character calls for restraint in heat; allow the bright opening to settle before deciding whether to add more.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy tart citrus, bitter green aromatics and earthy woods rather than sweetness. The cannabis accord appeals to adventurous tastes, while patchouli and vetiver give familiar grounding to its more unconventional herbal character.
Release year
2023
The nose
Chris Maurice is a Spanish perfumer associated with the Barcelona fragrance house Carbonnel and known for richly layered compositions, including Xerjoff’s Alexandria II. His work often explores substantial woods, amber and intricate contrasts. In Mainstream, bright citrus balances an aromatic cannabis heart and an earthy, woody base.
Sly John's Lab’s story
Founded by Serge and Helen Mints, the people behind M.INT, Sly John’s Lab takes a more accessible approach to niche perfumery. Contemporary compositions by established perfumers come in simpler bottles and cardboard-tube packaging, reflecting the house’s “People for People” ethos rather than ultra-luxury exclusivity.
Mainstream’s concept
Mainstream followed Sly John’s Lab’s debut collection, placing a cannabis accord at the centre of a citrus-green woody composition. Its playful presentation evokes carefree time with friends, while grapefruit and lime give the herbal theme brightness and guaiac wood, patchouli and vetiver supply an earthy finish.
Extra info
Mainstream’s herbal heart pairs cannabis and wormwood with both black and pink pepper. The official presentation is a 100 ml eau de parfum.
