The Rolling Stones‘ unconventional style has been their hallmark since the beginning of their career. Their debut into the world of fragrance could undoubtedly be their most subversive act yet. With their unique project celebrating their timeless legacy, the legendary group proudly announces their new endeavor: Subversive Scents by The Rolling Stones—a collection of five unisex fragrances in collaboration with fragrance innovator Nirvana Brands. Outrageous, unabashedly provocative, and thrillingly sensual, each was developed collaboratively to capture a unique, uncompromising moment from their storied past.
„It’s the perfect fragrance collection for those who dare to be different, and we hope it inspires many rebellious souls“ —The Rolling Stones. Created for free spirits, these intense and eclectic unisex fragrances appeal to a new generation—as well as loyal fans—those who do things their own way. In true Rolling Stones fashion, they play with tradition, push boundaries, and shatter expectations. Each signature scent, whether harking back to an iconic song, a groundbreaking album, or one of their unforgettable tours, distills the essence of the most famous rock band of all time using Headspace technology to capture unique olfactory notes like salty tears, vintage leather, and tobacco.
The bottle designs were developed over two and a half years with the utmost dedication to authenticity and quality and are as distinctive as the fragrances. The cap is an innovative twist-and-spray mechanism featuring the unmistakable tongue and lips logo, which John Pasche designed back in 1970. It’s not just a symbol, but a reference to the eternal life of a band—and a brand—that has shaped culture for decades.
Subversive Scents by The Rolling Stones—elegant yet wild, passionate yet raw, this spectacular collection is an olfactory homage to the rebellious soul of rock ’n‘ roll.
WILD HORSES
The anecdote: Salty tears drip on wild roses, while a wistful whiff of musk and amber gives you a first glimpse of the one who will ruin your life. The fragrance profile:
Top notes: Fresh accord, Aquatic notes, Rose.
Heart notes: Peony, Jasmine, Salty tears accord.
Base notes: Tonka bean, Cedarwood, Musk.
The perfumer: Michelle De Fina
STICKY FINGERS
The anecdote: The sultry day gives way to the steamy night, while patchouli resists fleeting desire and intoxicating bourbon unleashes itself in voluptuous abandon.
The fragrance profile:
Top: Whiskey
Middle: Vanilla orchid, incense
Base: Musk, Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli
The perfumer: Marine Ipert
SATISFACTION
The anecdote: Saffron and patchouli are imbued with seductive mystery and enveloped by a tobacco haze when what you desire becomes what you long for.
The fragrance profile:
Top notes: Cinnamon, saffron, nutmeg, pineapple;
Heart notes: Tobacco, tuberose, orange blossom;
Base notes: Labdanum, cedarwood, patchouli, tonka bean
URBAN JUNGLE
The anecdote: Citrus-scented hemp and vintage leather battle in a melting pot of hot concrete, while the night crackles and sparks fly.
The fragrance profile:
Top notes: Grapefruit, hemp, bergamot;
Heart notes: Rhubarb, sweet grass, juniper;
Base notes: Vetiver, hot concrete, vintage leather
PAINT IT BLACK
The anecdote: Musk and sandalwood are immersed in wild lust and set ablaze, leaving behind notes of fiery oud and charred memories of dark deeds and broken vows.
The fragrance profile:
Top notes: Blackberry, pepper, nutmeg;
Heart notes: Saffron, rose, jasmine;
Base notes: Musk, sandalwood, resin, fiery oud, patchouli
