About Us

Perfume as a Metaphor

A scent is never just a scent.

It’s a memory, a metaphor, a moment suspended.

Metaphor Perfumes was created to redefine luxury without the luxury markup. We design extrait de parfum that lingers like a line of poetry. Elegant, nuanced and unforgettable. Each blend is an interpretation of feeling: light through glass, velvet after dark, a door slightly ajar to possibility.

This is fragrance you wear like a story. And every story begins with a first chapter.

Warm-toned apothecary scene with glass jars of herbs, amber bottles, handwritten notes, and botanical sketches — evoking Metaphor’s artisanal scent ritual and quiet craftsmanship.

Our Process. Your Signature

We work in small batches, refining balance and texture until a scent feels inevitable, never loud and always luminous. We source quality oil and blend at extrait strength for depth and longevity, then let time do its work so each fragrance settles into its most elegant form.

Think of it as tailoring... only for memory.

Our Ethos

  • Crafted Without Compromise


    Blended with premium ingredients for a long-lasting, room filling presence.

  • Inspired by Icons of Perfumery


    Capturing the essence of the world’s most celebrated scents, without the luxury markup.

  • Made to be Remembered


    Each fragrance is designed to create a lasting impression. Your story, your chapter.

FAQ

Questions Answered

What is Metaphor Perfumes?


An independent fragrance house creating extrait de parfum designed for elegance, longevity, and everyday wearability.

Are your scents “inspired by” other fragrances?


We create our own interpretations that capture the essence of beloved fragrance styles. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the original brands.

What concentration do you use?

Extrait de parfum. Each scent is blended at full strength, designed to linger like memory. Soft, enduring, unmistakable.

Shipping & Returns

We carefully prepare each order with the same attention we give to our fragrances. Deliberate, precise, and beautifully packaged. Orders typically ship within 1–2 business days, and you’ll receive tracking details once your parcel is on its way. If your item arrives damaged or incorrect, please reach out within 7 days so we can make it right. For full details on shipping times and our return policy, please visit our [Shipping & Returns Policy] page.

Sensitivities & Care


Always patch test. Store fragrances away from heat and direct light to preserve quality.

Begin Your Chapter


Find the scent that tells your story. Quietly, beautifully, unmistakably.