Scent Trunk partners with artists across the world to bring their creative vision to life - whether they are professional perfumers working with a natural palette or mixed media. An olfactive council of resident curators and guest editors determine an annual or seasonal theme of perfumes. They commissioned Anjali Perfumes to showcase the unique facets of Sesame.

NOTES: Nutmeg E.O., Black Pepper E.O., Bergamot, Tonka, Heliotrope, Sesame CO2, Honey, Tobacco Abs., Labdanum Abs., Oakmoss, Fir Balsam, Narcissus and Jaggery (raw sugar) Accord

Starlight Sesame is a celebration of the festival of 'Sankrant’ in India, which marks the Sun’s transit from Sagittarius to Capricorn. The scent opens with bergamot and narcissus petals. Sesame CO2 is suspended on a pillow of tonka. A jaggery (raw sugar) accord with the glow of labdanum and honey envelopes you with a gentle hug -like a bright sun in the wintery season.

“For me, sesame is synonymous with Sankrant, a joyous festival held each January. It is celebrated with bonfires, with flying kites, and with song and dance. Traditionally, on this day, sweets made with sesame and jaggery (raw sugar) are shared with one and all. Smiles abound. My composition paints a picture of Sesame, a symbol of abundance, warmth, and joy.”

-Anjali Vandemark Artwork by Loreto Remsing