About the FRAGRANCE
The notorious Rainbow Bar on LA’s Sunset Strip was founded when the word ‘rainbow’ signified peace and freedom. The place became a hotspot for rock musicians and was frequently featured in music videos of bands like Guns’n’roses and Motörhead. Rainbow Bar by 19-69 is evocative of the 1980s glamrock but also includes lighter elements: reflections of the clear blue skies, the sunshine and the warm glow that embrace the West Coast. Fragrance notes include Bourbon, Vetiver, Cedarwood.
INGREDIENTS
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FRAGRANCE NOTES
- Fresh Basil
- Green, fresh, and aromatic. Crisp herbal brightness with a slightly peppery edge and a clean, cooling lift.
- Grape Seed
- Fresh, light, and slightly dry. Subtle fruity-green nuance with a clean, soft nutty undertone and a smooth, airy finish.
- Bourbon
- Warm, rich, and slightly sweet. Smooth vanilla-like warmth with a soft woody depth and a gentle smoky edge.
- Vetiver
- Dry, earthy, and woody. Smoky roots with a clean, grassy bitterness and a subtle mineral edge.
- Cedarwood
- Dry, woody, and clean. Smooth, pencil-shavings-like wood with a soft, slightly balsamic warmth.
- Pimento Seeds
- Warm, spicy, and aromatic. Sweet peppery heat with a soft clove-like richness and a dry, woody edge.
Same scent, different ritual
THE DROP OFF
The Fragrance Journey is based on a legend.
I’m at the hush-hush security area of Van Nuys Airport, waiting for my new employer, VS. I’m excited, bored to death, and a bit nervous. Next level — here I fucking come.
I have been hanging around this lounge for four days now, getting hourly updates regarding my employer’s whereabouts. And finally — he’s arriving. Through the glass doors, I see this persona coming down the stairs from the small jet: super-tight yellow shorts, a way-too-short leather jacket, long sweeping hair, and boots. A small tote over his shoulder. I rest my case. This guy is an icon. The first thing he says: “Howdy, man. Have you got any coke?” My head spins, and I do a double take. He is asking for coke now? It’s 3:30 a.m. How the heck am I going to get hold of anything stronger than coffee at this hour? I grab my phone and start flicking through my contacts for Doctor Emergency’s details. If I don’t get hold of this special order, I might lose my job before I even started it. However, VS chuckles. “It’s all right, son. I meant Coca-Cola.”
He produces a brand-new bottle of Jack Daniel’s from his bag. Relieved, I enter the lounge area and push the button on the vending machine for a soda. I return to VS with the can of Coke and say: “You want ice with that?” There is a moment of silence while he empties the soda into the liquor. “No, son. But you can drop me off at the Rainbow.”