buchart colbert

Mischa

$220.00 USD

(50ml / 1.7oz Eau de Parfum)

Fearless Grace

Profound confidence. Striking restraint. Soft florals, citrus, and neroli evoke moonlight memories while rare saffron, elemi, and musk distill timeless elegance into scent.

The opera Eugene Onegin, by composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, is based on the 19th-century novel-in-verse by Alexander Pushkin. The story incorporates themes of duty, honor, isolation, and social change. The pivotal character—a naïve, besotted girl—embodies deep fortitude as she matures from youthful obsession into an adult of dignity and poise. 

As a seventeen-year-old, I performed the Polonaise—a dance scene from Act III of the opera—with the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra. The sweeping opening chords and this young woman’s resolve captivated me as she navigated the unforgiving landscape of unrequited love. Inspired by such longing and devotion, I wanted to create a fragrance that mirrored the change from adolescent despondency into a confident, self-assured adult.

Through the reimagined scene of reflection, a middle-aged person sits at a small table. Bright moonlight streams through large windows of the orangery as the cool air is infused with steam from orange tea, jasmine vines, and the ripening fruit of citrus topiaries. The rising full moon is a reminder of a dream from adolescence and being chased by a giant bear through snowy winter woods. Symbolizing subconscious fears, the person finally stopped and confronted the bear. Unexpectedly, it became an ally. In waking life, vulnerable despair transformed into profound self-acceptance, resilience, and courage.

To evoke the scene of a moonlit memory, I chose the bright rhythm of citrus, soft florals, and neroli. The dream’s inky forest emerges through resonant woods, vetiver, and moss, while black pepper, earthy patchouli, and musk evoke the wisdom of an old demon-turned-friend. Finally, a quiet, knowing smile emerges from the sweet melody of amber and saffron, imbuing the confidence and wisdom gained from confronting and owning one’s deep power.

Mischa is the colloquial Slavic term for “bear”. As you wear this fragrance, let it inspire you to embrace the universal qualities of strength, independence, and inner peace.

—Sean Colbert
  • Top Notes: Neroli, Black Pepper, Citrus
  • Heart Notes: Saffron, Elemi, Geranium
  • Base Notes: Moss, Amber, Musk 

Quality: Floral, Citrus, Elegant

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    Size: 50ml /1.7oz

    Pickup available at 242 Mulberry Street

    Usually ready in 4 hours

    Size: 50ml /1.7oz

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    Returns and exchanges are accepted within 10 days of purchase date, although we reserve the right to make exceptions on a case-by-case basis. To be eligible for a return, the merchandise must be unopened, unused and in the same condition that you received it (unbroken cellophane wrapping) and accompanied by the original Osswald sales receipt. Furthermore OSSWALDNYC.COM cannot be held responsible for any claims after 10 days of purchase. Returns can be made in-store or shipped back to Osswald; for the latter, please contact info@osswaldnyc.com for return shipping label or mail to:

    Osswald NYC
    242 Mulberry Street
    New York, NY, 10012

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