Great Northern Candle Co
The Optimist Perfume | Musk + Coffee Bean + Douglas Fir
- Vegan
- Phthalate Free
- Cruelty Free
- Eco-Friendly
Regular price
$115.00
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Sale price
$115.00
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Free mystery sample on orders of $65+
We hand-pick a surprise sample for every order. Consider it your next obsession.
We hand-pick a surprise sample for every order. Consider it your next obsession.
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Try 5 scents, save $7.50
Choose the 2ml Discovery Vial, mix and match any five perfumes, and your fifth vial is $7.50 off, applied automatically at checkout.
Choose the 2ml Discovery Vial, mix and match any five perfumes, and your fifth vial is $7.50 off, applied automatically at checkout.
Smells like
"Your first coffee on a cabin porch, wrapped in a clean flannel."
Coffee beanSoft muskDouglas firLavenderIf you love…
- Maison Margiela Replica Coffee Break
- Le Labo Another 13
…you'll want to try The Optimist. Start with a 2ml Discovery Vial for $10.
Comparisons describe scent style only. Great Northern is an independent perfumer, not affiliated with these brands.
Scent profile
Musky
Woody
Sweet / Gourmand
Wear it for: Fall and winter, cozy nights, and date nights
The Optimist Perfume is warm, grounded, and composed - a fragrance built on clarity, comfort, and quiet confidence. It opens with the gentle brightness of lavender and bergamot, lifted by a soft touch of pink pepper that feels awake and balanced.
As The Optimist Perfume unfolds, rich coffee and pinewood come forward, familiar and steady, evoking ritual, focus, and a sense of calm purpose. The heart is comforting rather than bold, inviting you to settle in rather than lean forward.
The base of The Optimist Perfume rests in amber, vanilla, and tonka, softened by cedar and fir. A subtle smokiness lingers, grounding the fragrance in warmth and restraint without ever overpowering the space.
Clean, timeless, and endlessly wearable, The Optimist Perfume is designed to feel dependable and personal -something returned to day after day, season after season.
The Optimist Perfume leaves a quiet impression: present, reassuring, and enduring.
The Optimist Perfume Notes Below.
Note listings reflect dominant scent impressions rather than a literal ingredient breakdown.
How do I layer it? +
For the deepest, longest-lasting scent, build it in layers: start in the shower with the 16 oz Body or Hand Wash or a Bath Bomb, seal it in with the 16 oz Lotion or 8 oz Whipped Body Butter, then spray the perfume on top. Fragrance clings to moisturized skin, so your scent lasts hours longer. Choose them from the size menu above. Then set the mood at home with the matching The Optimist Candle.
Which size should I choose? +
2ml Discovery Vial: a few days of wear, perfect for testing on your skin. 10–15 ml: travel and purse size. 50 ml: your signature bottle and the best value per ml. Extrait de Parfum is the most concentrated and closest to the skin, Eau de Parfum is rich and long-wearing, and Eau de Toilette is lighter and brighter.
How do I make it last? +
Spray on moisturized skin at your pulse points (neck, wrists, behind the ears) and a mist on clothing or hair. Don't rub your wrists together, which breaks down the top notes faster.
What's the free mystery sample? +
Every order of $65 or more gets a surprise sample, hand-picked by us from our fragrance library. You don't choose it. That's half the fun, and it's how many customers find their next favorite.
Shipping +
Every order is made by hand in and shipped from the West Hills of Portland, OR. Current processing time is 4–5 business days (Mon–Fri) before your order ships.
Ingredients +
Perfume
Ingredients: Perfumer’s Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance).
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