Solar Canopy

THE WORLD INSIDE

SOLAR CANOPY

Crafted from the DNA of the extinct Hibiscadelphus wilderianus, gives new life to these lost flowers as an award-winning fine fragrance. As you enter a world of luminous, sun-drenched joy, the vibrant, juicy scent unlocks the eternal bliss of summertime on the Hawaiian shore.

Solar Canopy Perfume & Primer Holiday Set

Regular price ~~$158.00~~ $125.00 Save $33.00

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Mini Candles Trio

Regular price ~~$60.00~~ $50.00 Save $10.00

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Solar Canopy Eau de Parfum

$98.00

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Solar Canopy Gentle Body Cleanser

$28.00

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Solar Canopy Hydrating Body Cream

$42.00

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Solar Canopy Bodycare Bundle

Regular price ~~$70.00~~ $60.00 Save $10.00

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Solar Canopy Collection Bundle

Regular price ~~$168.00~~ $115.00 Save $53.00

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Solar Canopy Scented Candle

$50.00

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EXTINCT TO ETERNAL

EXTINCT FLOWER
Hibiscadelphus wilderianus

ORIGIN
Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, more specifically to the island of Molokai, where it populated the understories of these tropical forests with its glossy leaves and striking red flowers.

PLANT RELATIVES
Belonging to the subsect genus Hibiscadelphus within the family Malvaceae, it is distantly related to various hibiscus species found around the world.

EXTINCTION
Due to deforestation – along with Hawaii’s ongoing challenges to protect its native flora from human activity and nonnative plant species – this flower was last recorded in 1912, on the Hawaiian Southern Slope.

ABOUT THE MOLECULES

Synthetic biologists at Ginkgo Bioworks extracted samples of extinct flowers from the Harvard Herbarium. DNA sequencing was later used to identify genes that may encode scent molecules produced by the flower, including:

Gamma-Eudesmol

A woody and floral scent.

Epi-Cubenol

A sweet, woody, and spicy aroma

THE PERFUMERS INSPIRATION

Jerome Epinette was captivated by the idea of time travel. For Solar Canopy, he aimed to recreate the entire environment of the flower, transporting your senses to the Southern Slope of Haleakala while the flowers are in bloom.

THE FINAL FRAGRANCE

Top

Bergamot, Red Currant, Pink Pepper

Mid

Turkish Rose, Lychee, Pistachio, Magnolia

Base

Vetiver, Ambroxan, Pink Sugar