NONFICTION Introduces Two Modern Chypre Fragrances Evoking the Breath of Spring
NONFICTION is launching two modern chypre fragrances, 'DEW & LIGHT' and 'TEARS IN RAIN', on April 23, 2026, reinterpreting classic scents with natural premium ingredients.
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- 📰 Published: April 23, 2026 at 19:00
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NONFICTION, a lifestyle fragrance brand that expresses inner strength through scent, will launch two modern chypre eau de parfums, 'DEW & LIGHT' and 'TEARS IN RAIN', heralding the arrival of spring, on Thursday, April 23, 2026. This collection, which reinterprets the classic chypre structure with a contemporary sensibility, expresses the onset of spring through the contrasting scents of floral and woody notes.
Chypre is known for its classic structure, where refreshing citrus scents centered on bergamot are layered with floral and fruity nuances, wrapped up by a base of oakmoss and woody notes.
NONFICTION adds a transparent, airy feel and natural textures to this classic fragrance profile, elevating chypre into the modern era through two distinct scents: floral and woody.
'DEW & LIGHT' is a fragrance that leaves a soft, pure lingering trail through the harmony of dewy peony and white moss. It evokes the transparent, clear air of dawn.
Meanwhile, 'TEARS IN RAIN' layers the refreshing touch of bergamot over the deep base of oakwood and patchouli, expressing the silence of a forest after rain that is simultaneously full of vitality.
This collection was completed in collaboration with perfumer Yann Vasnier. For NONFICTION, he reinterpreted chypre with a brighter, more modern sensibility. From dewy petals to the deep resonance of a post-rain forest, he delicately unraveled different natural textures, expressing the contrasting sensations and a unified flow of the two scents simultaneously.
Notably, this collection uses Orpur, a premium natural fragrance ingredient, to further enhance the purity of the raw materials and the density of the scent, completing NONFICTION's signature sophisticated sensibility and deep fragrance.
Furthermore, this campaign was created in collaboration with Jin Kay and Dylan Cao of the New York-based creative duo 'Commission'. This project marks their first time taking on art direction for an external project outside their own brand, deepening its significance.
The campaign visuals are set in New York, where NONFICTION recently opened its first store outside of Asia, and express the two modern chypre scents through fresh local faces. Photography was handled by London-based Letty Schemiterlow, and video by New York and Paris-based Pablo Tapia Pla.
Scent
DEW & LIGHT
[DEW & LIGHT]
A floral chypre that leaves a clear, pure lingering scent, wrapped in refreshing white moss and the mineral woody notes of akigalawood, as dewy peonies delicately bloom.
The soft floral notes of peonies blooming with morning dew. The refreshing quality left by the clear peony petals is layered with the dry, vivid touch of white moss, while the mineral woody notes of akigalawood create a sophisticated base. This light and well-balanced fragrance is a modern floral chypre characterized by purity, vitality, and timeless elegance.
KEY NOTE: Peony | Pear | White Moss | Akigalawood
50ml
100ml
■ Product Overview
DEW & LIGHT Eau de Parfum
50ml ¥19,800, 100ml ¥27,170 (tax included)
TEARS IN RAIN
[TEARS IN RAIN]
A modern woody chypre where the wind blowing through a forest after rain carries a moist, lingering resonance. The deep, earthy scent of oakwood is layered with the refreshing touch of bergamot and geranium, creating a serene and calm atmosphere.
In the silence of the forest after the rain has passed, the scent of wood and earth spreads quietly. The pure citrus notes of bergamot awaken the senses, and the refreshing floral touch of geranium adds a subtle vitality. The scent of trees filling the forest, the earthy aroma of patchouli, and moist oakwood overlap to create a calm and solid impression, like taking a stroll down a quiet forest path.
KEY NOTE:
Oakwood | Geranium
Chypre is known for its classic structure, where refreshing citrus scents centered on bergamot are layered with floral and fruity nuances, wrapped up by a base of oakmoss and woody notes.
NONFICTION adds a transparent, airy feel and natural textures to this classic fragrance profile, elevating chypre into the modern era through two distinct scents: floral and woody.
'DEW & LIGHT' is a fragrance that leaves a soft, pure lingering trail through the harmony of dewy peony and white moss. It evokes the transparent, clear air of dawn.
Meanwhile, 'TEARS IN RAIN' layers the refreshing touch of bergamot over the deep base of oakwood and patchouli, expressing the silence of a forest after rain that is simultaneously full of vitality.
This collection was completed in collaboration with perfumer Yann Vasnier. For NONFICTION, he reinterpreted chypre with a brighter, more modern sensibility. From dewy petals to the deep resonance of a post-rain forest, he delicately unraveled different natural textures, expressing the contrasting sensations and a unified flow of the two scents simultaneously.
Notably, this collection uses Orpur, a premium natural fragrance ingredient, to further enhance the purity of the raw materials and the density of the scent, completing NONFICTION's signature sophisticated sensibility and deep fragrance.
Furthermore, this campaign was created in collaboration with Jin Kay and Dylan Cao of the New York-based creative duo 'Commission'. This project marks their first time taking on art direction for an external project outside their own brand, deepening its significance.
The campaign visuals are set in New York, where NONFICTION recently opened its first store outside of Asia, and express the two modern chypre scents through fresh local faces. Photography was handled by London-based Letty Schemiterlow, and video by New York and Paris-based Pablo Tapia Pla.
Scent
DEW & LIGHT
[DEW & LIGHT]
A floral chypre that leaves a clear, pure lingering scent, wrapped in refreshing white moss and the mineral woody notes of akigalawood, as dewy peonies delicately bloom.
The soft floral notes of peonies blooming with morning dew. The refreshing quality left by the clear peony petals is layered with the dry, vivid touch of white moss, while the mineral woody notes of akigalawood create a sophisticated base. This light and well-balanced fragrance is a modern floral chypre characterized by purity, vitality, and timeless elegance.
KEY NOTE: Peony | Pear | White Moss | Akigalawood
50ml
100ml
■ Product Overview
DEW & LIGHT Eau de Parfum
50ml ¥19,800, 100ml ¥27,170 (tax included)
TEARS IN RAIN
[TEARS IN RAIN]
A modern woody chypre where the wind blowing through a forest after rain carries a moist, lingering resonance. The deep, earthy scent of oakwood is layered with the refreshing touch of bergamot and geranium, creating a serene and calm atmosphere.
In the silence of the forest after the rain has passed, the scent of wood and earth spreads quietly. The pure citrus notes of bergamot awaken the senses, and the refreshing floral touch of geranium adds a subtle vitality. The scent of trees filling the forest, the earthy aroma of patchouli, and moist oakwood overlap to create a calm and solid impression, like taking a stroll down a quiet forest path.
KEY NOTE:
Oakwood | Geranium