29–Betsujin
A 2025 green floral composed by perfumer Shigeo Kishida for ERAM, merging crisp spearmint and reconstructed igusa rushes with transparent white blossoms and skin-warmed ambergris.
Perfumer: Shigeo Kishida
29–Betsujin
About This Fragrance
*29–Betsujin* is a green floral eau de parfum launched by Japanese house ERAM in 2025, composed by perfumer Shigeo Kishida with industry veteran Takashi Sato serving as the house's fragrance supervisor and evaluator. The concept draws upon Poem 29 from the classical *Hyakunin Isshu* anthology, which contemplates early frost obscuring white chrysanthemums in autumn dawn. Translating this poetic motif of dissolving boundaries into olfactory form, the scent illustrates how familiar perceptions gently shift when encountering an altered version of oneself.
Scent Profile
The composition opens with a crisp, cooling wash of spearmint and leafy greens that evokes cold morning air across bare foliage. In the heart, an igusa rush accord—reconstructed based on aroma analysis because natural essential oil cannot be extracted from the plant—intertwines gracefully with transparent lily of the valley and delicate white florals. In the drydown, earthy patchouli introduces a grounded shadow beneath smooth musk and velvety ambergris, gradually shifting the fragrance from crisp atmospheric coolness to gentle, skin-warmed resonance.
Who It's For & When to Wear It
This fragrance appeals to admirers of introspective botanical compositions who appreciate herbal tranquility over sweet floral bouquets or confectionery accents. It forms an elegant accompaniment for serene gallery visits, contemplative morning reading, and crisp autumn or winter days.
