Dandelion Butter

The boundlessly creative noses behind Clue draw fragrant inspiration from every nostalgic and evocative aspect of the American midwest, and for their fifth fragrance, they've targeted nostalgia itself- Dandelion Butter takes its name from a classic schoolchildren's game that goes back centuries. A plucked dandelion is held under someone's chin as they're asked, "Do you like butter?", as they turn their face to the sky to see if the flower casts a yellow glow on their chin. In some versions, the head of the flower is rubbed into the chin ("Chin Up, Buttercup!"), leaving a bright yellow streak that indicates, however silly the idea, that the bearer of the mark has an obvious love of butter. It's the kind of whimsically illogical tradition that survives countless generations precisely because it doesn't quite make sense- except, perhaps, in the wonderfully playful and boundlessly curious world of childhood.

Drawing from this amusement, Dandelion Butter is itself playful- bright, fresh, and imbued with naïveté. Bright, green dandelion stalks and warm yellow florals give off a vibrant pop, evoking an arrestingly realistic portrait of summertime, with a sprinkling of dusty pollen to complete the portrait. Meanwhile, a creamy, salty butter note adds a delectable warmth that feels like sunlight itself, calling to your younger self to come outside and enjoy a perfect day. Fresh, green, warm, and intimate, Dandelion Butter is another delightfully imagined fragrant experience from one of our new favorite houses.