Introducing Takamichi x Nine Orchard Room Essence, a sophisticated scent crafted to elevate any space, born from the luxurious bath amenities Takamichi created for the iconic Nine Orchard hotel. Nestled in the heart of the Lower East Side, Nine Orchard is housed in the historic Jarmulowsky Bank building, and the fragrance echoes its rich heritage with a blend that is as timeless as it is modern.
Takamichi's Room Essence is designed to change and adapt—much like the hotel it was inspired by. As Takamichi himself notes, "A smell can really change depending on the weather, season, and time of day," and this dynamic quality is the essence of the candle. The fragrance opens with the bright, uplifting notes of bergamot, giving it a fresh, invigorating quality—like crisp linen dried under the sun on a warm afternoon. As the scent evolves, it deepens with a heart of seawater and orange flower, evoking the refreshing tranquility of a coastal breeze, before settling into a warm, sensual base of cedar, musk, and amber. The result is a fragrance that is both clean and alluring, defying gender and category.
3.38 fl oz - 100ml
Glass bottle
NOTES
Top: Bergamot, Lime, Neroli
Middle: Orange blossom, aquatic notes, Petitgrain
Base: cedarwood, amber, musk
THE BRAND
Known by New Yorkers who value individualistic, precise cuts and styling, Takamichi Saeki and the team at Takamichi HAIR have a top-performance salon showcasing the ultimate expression of Takamichi’s style and vision. Takamichi opened his eponymous salon in 1999, located at 68 East 1st Street, on the corner of 1st Avenue. With a growing, loyal following Takamichi moved the salon in 2004 to a loft at 35 Great Jones Street. In Fall 2011, Takamichi moved to 263 Bowery, 2nd floor, a modern, luxurious space designed by architect Sandra van Rolleghem and featuring a mural by Barcelona-born acclaimed artist Santi Moix.
Takamichi Saeki began his creative career as the Assistant Director of the ISE Cultural Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Soho, which supports artists and scholars whose work promotes Japanese esthetics and culture. In 1991, Takamichi opened his own gallery, Salon de Fleurs, partnering with a friend. It was this experience with understanding form and composition that helped to define Takamichi as a hairstylist. He began this second career at Siren, the Nolita salon that developed a cult following in the 1990s when Andre Balazs and John Cale were regulars.
With his line of products, Takamichi’s goal is simple. After 20 years of working with his clients, understanding their needs, and naturally, touching their hair, he wanted to help them clear through the clutter and simplify their regimens. His products are timeless, well-crafted, everyday essentials that not only ensure
good grooming now – but for years to come.
