Berlin by One Day is a fragrance that evokes the atmosphere of a historic, aged city, capturing the essence of a gloomy yet graceful day in northeast Germany. It opens with a distinct blend of vetiver and Atlas cedar, immediately establishing a woody and earthy character. As it develops, notes of birch tar and Rose de Mai emerge, adding a smoky, slightly floral complexity that hints at both resilience and beauty. The scent settles into a base of guaiac wood and musk, providing a warm, lingering depth that feels both grounded and reflective of a city's enduring spirit. This fragrance tells a story of history, strength, and the vibrant life that persists amidst the echoes of the past. Perfumer: Michael Wong
Scent Profile
Woody
Smoky
Earthy
Musky
Rose
Notes
Top Notes
Vetiver
Atlas Cedar
Middle Notes
Birch Tar
Rose
Base Notes
Guaiac Wood
Musk
About ONE DAY
ONE DAY is a Hong Kong-based niche perfume house founded by Michael Wong, renowned for its artistic fragrances infused with humor and photorealistic tea-inspired scents in the Tea Exclusive collection, including Oolong, Osmanthus, Jasmine, and Puerh. The brand embraces a minimalist philosophy, handcrafting and packaging each perfume in simple white bottles to evoke purity, calm, and the essence of time amidst urban chaos. Their Ethos of Cities line captures urban inspirations, setting them apart with playful yet sophisticated olfactory storytelling.
Michael Wong is a Hong Kong-born perfumer who received academic training in Korea under the mentorship of an ISIPCA perfumer and has created fragrances for several brands. In 2017, he launched his own niche perfume house One Day, emphasizing simplicity, serenity, and wearable realism inspired by his family's tea-drinking tradition, with notable works including the award-winning Oolong Tea series that secured an Art and Olfaction Award in 2022. He recently debuted the house Epichron with Twin Peaks, a tea-infused scent shortlisted for an Art and Olfaction Award.