{"id":14217,"date":"2026-06-01T12:03:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T16:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/?p=14217"},"modified":"2026-06-01T12:03:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T16:03:37","slug":"oshiroi-by-meleg-perfumes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/2026\/06\/oshiroi-by-meleg-perfumes\/","title":{"rendered":"Oshiroi by Meleg Perfumes"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have something incredibly special for you today. Sometimes I cannot believe how lucky and privileged I am that my passion gives me the opportunity to experience things like this. Oshiroi<\/a>, created by small-batch artisan perfumer Matthew Meleg, is the first fragrance to be made officially in conjunction with geisha, specifically the house of Umeno Okiya of Kamishichiken. If you’re reading this blog, you likely already know what oshiroi is, but for any new readers or people who found me through unusual channels, it’s the traditional name for the classic white face paint used for centuries by maiko and geisha (as well as other theatrical, aesthetic, and celebratory performers \u2014 but in the modern day it’s most commonly associated with the flower and willow world).<\/p>\n

Meleg Perfumes are all hand crafted using the finest oils and fragrances, and Matthew’s passion for both perfumery and Japanese traditional arts shines through with every thoughtful choice, from the fragrance to the bottle to the external packaging.<\/p>\n

As I am not a perfume expert by any means, I will share the official description and scent notes:<\/p>\n

The Perfume
\nOshiroi is hand-blended in my garden laboratory using pure orris butter\u2014one of the rarest and most precious ingredients in perfumery\u2014and other fine natural materials chosen for their softness, grace, and timeless beauty.
\nEvery bottle is crafted with care, and this inaugural edition is strictly limited to 500 pieces worldwide.<\/p>\n

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Top Notes: violet enfleurage
\nHeart Notes: ylang ylang extra organic, heliotrope
\nBase Notes: Orris Butter from Florence<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As soon as I saw these on Etsy, my heart soared, and then sank. I knew a product made with this much love and attention would not be friendly to my budget. However, I thought maybe I could purchase a tiny tester, like the ones you get from stores, so I threw caution to the wind and sent out a message. Matthew got back to me with a response I could not have dreamed of. He offered to send me a custom travel-size to test out and share with you all. Even though this fragrance is a limited run and not available in the travel size he offers for some other products, he went out of his way to not only send me one, but to make this gorgeous custom package for it. You guys. I can’t.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t