Our Story
It All Started Summer '72 ...
1970's
1972: It all began in the summer of 1972 when our family first set foot on Hilton Head, a hidden gem full of promise and new beginnings. Those sunlit days and balmy evenings inspired the handcrafted creations we make today. Our Summer '72 scent, with bright notes of neroli, orange blossom, and warm amber, captures the nostalgia of those carefree days. It’s a tribute to the summer that started it all, when Hilton Head became more than just a destination—it became home.
1980's
1989: Late July is when the island feels most alive. Families return each year like clockwork, drawn by the rhythm of summer—bike rides at dusk, music in the distance, and fireworks lighting up the night sky. This scent channels the buzz of those unforgettable ‘80s evenings, blending blackcurrant, rose, and vanilla into a tribute to firework nights, warm breezes, and the magic of midsummer memories made beneath the stars.
1990's
1997: In 1997, we celebrated 25 sun-soaked summers in Hilton Head, just like many families who’ve made the island a cherished tradition. Sundrenched brings back those carefree '90s days—the ocean breeze, warm sand, and afternoons by the pool. With notes of ocean, honeysuckle, and oud, this fragrance captures the joy and nostalgia of those endless summers.
2000's
2007: As our family grew and began to pursue their own adventures, one tradition remained—Hilton Head vacations. Fairway captures the essence of those weekends, whether golfing or strolling along sandy dunes. With calming lavender, warm sandalwood, and sweet tonka, this scent embodies Hilton Head’s tranquility found both on and off the course.
2010's
2018: Yacht Club captures the spirit of a timeless coastal celebration—sunlight on the water, toasts at golden hour, and the sense that something beautiful is just beginning. With bright grapefruit, crisp bergamot, and smooth musk, this scent is a polished tribute to life’s milestones, shared beginnings, and the unmistakable feeling of sailing into something new.
Today
2022: In 2022, we celebrated five decades of Hilton Head memories with Adventure—a scent that pays tribute to journeys, both past and present. With notes of cardamom, sun-soaked sandalwood, and worn leather, it captures the island’s enduring spirit of exploration. Named for Adventure, the ship helmed by Captain William F. Hilton in 1663, the scent’s artwork also draws inspiration from to the iconic parrot of the Adventure Inn—one of the island’s original hotels and the place where our family’s story began in 1972.