10ml
10ml
10ml
MARISSA ZAPPAS
PINK BEDROOM OIL
Perfume Oil
Women
Sizes
Starting
$55
Description
Marissa Zappas's "PINK BEDROOM OIL" is a fascinating fragrance that delves into a world of playful nostalgia with an intriguing undercurrent. It opens with a distinctive blend of plastic and lipstick, immediately evoking memories of childhood dolls and sweet makeup, brightened by a juicy strawberry syrup and the tartness of black currant. As it settles, a beautiful floral heart emerges with the classic elegance of May rose, the powdery sophistication of orris root, and the soft, almond-like sweetness of heliotrope, all while the strawberry note continues to weave through. The experience culminates in a clean, sensual musk that provides an adult, intimate finish, grounding the initial whimsicality with a subtle, alluring depth. This concentrated perfume oil is a limited-edition creation, launched in 2023, and was inspired by Portia Munson's art exhibition, "The Pink Bedroom." Perfumer: Marissa Zappas
Scent Profile
Floral
Sweet
Powdery
Musky
Fruity
Plastic
Notes
Top Notes
Plastic
LipstickStrawberry Syrup
BlackcurrantMiddle Notes
May Rose
Orris
Heliotrope
StrawberryBase Notes
MuskAbout MARISSA ZAPPAS
Marissa Zappas is a perfumer, scent designer, and poet based in New York City, whose ethereal and nostalgic fragrances blend fantasy, reality, the gothic, and the modern, drawing from her anthropology background and admiration for early 20th-century avant-garde perfumes. Her signature Redamance collection, launched in 2022, features olfactive portraits of overlooked historical women like Imperia La Divina, Ching Shih, and Queen Nzinga, using notes that reflect their eras, personalities, and environments to connect past and present through perfumery. What makes her unique is this poetic, anthropological approach, creating personal and collaborative scents that evoke history, death, and sensory transport.
Perfumer
Marissa Zappas
Marissa Zappas is a New York City-based independent perfumer, writer, and poet whose approach merges her anthropology background with admiration for early 20th-century avant-garde perfumes. She trained at Givaudan, starting as a receptionist and apprenticing under master perfumer Olivier Gillotin for two years before freelancing in 2017, and holds an M.A. exploring perfume's history, death attitudes, and cemetery construction. Her ethereal, nostalgic fragrances like Annabel’s Birthday Cake blend fantasy and reality, gothic and modern, often through collaborations with NYC artists and projects like co-founding Gumamina with Courtney Rafuse.
Reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers often describe Pink Bedroom Oil as a nostalgic and playful scent, frequently highlighting its unique 'plastic doll head' accord. It's noted for its high-quality lipstick and orris notes, evolving into an intimate and sexy musk dry down. Many find it to be an adult playful scent, rather than purely juvenile, offering a complex blend of whimsy and subtle darkness.
Pros
Performance excellence: Reviewers note intimate to moderate projection and good longevity for a perfume oil, making it a lasting personal scent.
Versatile appeal: It's appreciated by those who enjoy abstract gourmands, nostalgic themes, or a playful yet sophisticated vibe, suitable for various occasions, especially in spring or summer.
Quality composition: The fragrance is praised for its realistic lipstick and orris notes, along with a clean, sensual musk that elevates the overall composition.
Cons
Specific limitation: Some individuals might find the combination of artificial strawberry and rose to be potentially sharp or headache-inducing before it mellows on the skin.
Situational drawback: The prominent 'doll-like' or 'plastic' aspect may not appeal to everyone, particularly those who prefer more traditional or natural-smelling fragrances.
Comparisons
Similar to Burberry Her: There's a slight resemblance in the strawberry doll head accord, though Pink Bedroom is noted for taking a darker, more complex direction.
Reminds reviewers of Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose: However, Pink Bedroom is often described as having a more pronounced plastic nuance.
Reminds reviewers of waxy pink starbursts and powdery theater compacts: Capturing a specific, sweet, and cosmetic-like quality.
Vibe & Emotions
Nostalgic: Evokes vivid childhood memories of plastic dolls, sweet candies, and innocent play.
Playful/Coquettish: Creates a fun, whimsical, and glossy atmosphere, embodying a lighthearted femininity.
Unnerving/Subversive: Possesses a subtly unsettling or darker side beneath its sweet surface, described by some as 'creepy' or 'transgressive'.
Intimate/Sexy: The musk dry down is frequently highlighted for its intimate and alluring quality, adding a mature sensuality.
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