Fruity
Woody
Notesambroxancarrot seedsorris (iris root)pear
Tags
#normcore
#sweet
Style
unisex
Inspired by Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s Own —the practice of taking space for yourself to think or create. Succulent pear and cozifying ambrette notes form a bright pool of sunlight around carrot seed, orris and warm cashmere. A melting embrace.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried afternoon with a book open and a page of unfinished notes nearby. Studied’s juicy pear brings brightness to the quiet, while orris and cashmere soften it into something intimate: a fragrance that accompanies concentration without turning solitude into a performance.
How to wear
Try it in mild weather, when the pear’s brightness and soft woody warmth can sit comfortably together. Start with one or two sprays on the chest or inner arms for a close, personal impression; warm skin should bring the ambrette and cashmere character forward. Apply lightly in heat if you prefer less sweetness.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to understated fruity woods, soft iris textures and gently sweet skin scents. Studied suits a pared-back aesthetic and a preference for comfort over drama, with pear providing lift rather than a confectionery effect.
Release year
2020, full-size launch 2021
The nose
Jérôme Epinette worked with Liis founders Alissa Sullivan and Leslie Hendin on the fragrance line’s development and is credited with Studied, although creator attributions also name the founders. Known for compositions including Byredo’s Bal d’Afrique and Mojave Ghost, Epinette balances distinctive ingredients with transparent textures and polished woody structures—a sensibility well suited to Studied’s pear, orris and soft warmth.
Collaborators
Alissa Sullivan and Leslie Hendin shaped Studied’s creative direction through their development partnership with Jérôme Epinette. Their concept centres on personal space for thought and creativity; Hendin’s memory of reading on her bedroom floor in sunlight helped inform the fragrance’s comforting ambrette character.
Liis’s story
Liis treats fragrance as a creative medium, translating personal memories and emotions into minimalist compositions that leave room for interpretation. Founded by Alissa Sullivan and Leslie Hendin, the California house favours perfume worn as a daily second skin rather than a statement directed at an audience.
Studied’s concept
Studied takes its inspiration from Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s Own and the practice of reserving space to think, read or create. Pear and ambrette suggest a bright patch of sunlight, while carrot seed, orris and warm cashmere give that private space a soft, enveloping texture.
Extra info
The name Liis draws on letters shared by the founders’ names, Alissa and Leslie. Studied’s official note list uses “cashmere” for its soft woody element, rather than the more specific ingredient name Cashmeran used in some fragrance listings.
Also featured in
Quiet Luxury
Notesambroxancarrot seedsorris (iris root)pear
Tags
#normcore
#sweet
Style
unisex
Inspired by Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s Own —the practice of taking space for yourself to think or create. Succulent pear and cozifying ambrette notes form a bright pool of sunlight around carrot seed, orris and warm cashmere. A melting embrace.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried afternoon with a book open and a page of unfinished notes nearby. Studied’s juicy pear brings brightness to the quiet, while orris and cashmere soften it into something intimate: a fragrance that accompanies concentration without turning solitude into a performance.
How to wear
Try it in mild weather, when the pear’s brightness and soft woody warmth can sit comfortably together. Start with one or two sprays on the chest or inner arms for a close, personal impression; warm skin should bring the ambrette and cashmere character forward. Apply lightly in heat if you prefer less sweetness.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to understated fruity woods, soft iris textures and gently sweet skin scents. Studied suits a pared-back aesthetic and a preference for comfort over drama, with pear providing lift rather than a confectionery effect.
Release year
2020, full-size launch 2021
The nose
Jérôme Epinette worked with Liis founders Alissa Sullivan and Leslie Hendin on the fragrance line’s development and is credited with Studied, although creator attributions also name the founders. Known for compositions including Byredo’s Bal d’Afrique and Mojave Ghost, Epinette balances distinctive ingredients with transparent textures and polished woody structures—a sensibility well suited to Studied’s pear, orris and soft warmth.
Collaborators
Alissa Sullivan and Leslie Hendin shaped Studied’s creative direction through their development partnership with Jérôme Epinette. Their concept centres on personal space for thought and creativity; Hendin’s memory of reading on her bedroom floor in sunlight helped inform the fragrance’s comforting ambrette character.
Liis’s story
Liis treats fragrance as a creative medium, translating personal memories and emotions into minimalist compositions that leave room for interpretation. Founded by Alissa Sullivan and Leslie Hendin, the California house favours perfume worn as a daily second skin rather than a statement directed at an audience.
Studied’s concept
Studied takes its inspiration from Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s Own and the practice of reserving space to think, read or create. Pear and ambrette suggest a bright patch of sunlight, while carrot seed, orris and warm cashmere give that private space a soft, enveloping texture.
Extra info
The name Liis draws on letters shared by the founders’ names, Alissa and Leslie. Studied’s official note list uses “cashmere” for its soft woody element, rather than the more specific ingredient name Cashmeran used in some fragrance listings.
Also featured in
Quiet Luxury