https://marquisfurlow.com Mission Statement At Marquis Furlow Fragrances, we believe that a fragrance is more than just a scent; it's an experience. Founded with a passion for artistry and elegance, our collection offers a carefully curated selection of scents that evoke emotion and inspire confidence. Marquis Furlow Fragrances are based in California and currently ship within the U.S. only. They’re happy to assist with questions Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM PST; orders are processed and shipped during those same business days. Most orders ship within 24–48 hours, and if there any inquiries about an order, please include the order number for resolution. Le Marquis- 1.7 oz EDP $65/ Body Spray $20 Top Notes: Tobacco Leaf, Black Tea Middle Notes: Spices, Tonka Bean, Suede Base Notes: Victorian Rosewood, Redwood, Sandalwood Hommasse Le crème Intense- 1.7 oz EDP $65/ Body Spray $18 Top Notes: Black tea, Italian Bergamot, Wood accords Middle Notes: Juniper berries, Cuban tobacco, Black pepper Base Notes: Blackwood, Oakmoss absolute, Vanilla beans, Suede Beau Suave- 1.7 oz EDP $65/ Body Spray $18 Top Notes: Caribbean rum, Coconut water Middle Notes: Fresh Sage leaf, Tonka Bean absolute, and a trace of Gardenia Base Notes: Amber, Clove, Sandalwood, Coconut cream, Teakwood Hey everyone. Thanks for reading this interview with Marquis Furlow of Marquis Furlow Fragrances. I’ve had about two weeks of immersion into this fragrance and three days to enjoy them and I can state I did. Before we get into the interview, here’s some info on my guest. Every craft has an origin story, and this one begins not in a boardroom or a laboratory, but in a personal space shaped by curiosity and patience. In 2008, at just 22 years old, Craig Marquis Furlow began experimenting with essential oils and grain alcohol, an exploration that quietly evolved from hobby to vocation through years of disciplined apprenticeship. That long arc of intention led to the founding of The C. Collection Fragrance House in 2016, and ultimately to its reemergence in 2024 under the name Marquis Furlow Fragrances—a redefinition rather than a departure.

I had a hard day today emotionally. It's been a rough start to the year with some big wins and some very deep losses and a lot of uncertainty about what the future holds. I think we all are feeling it, and it's translating on my side into fewer people wanting to spend money on things like photography for headshots and portraits and branding. On days like this, I try to remember the Taoist concept of "Zuowang" that roughly translates as "Wandering in Forgetfulness." The idea is to put yourself into a meditative state where you lose sense of yourself as an individual and forget about your worldly cares and desires in an effort to center and reframe yourself and your place within the universe. For me, that translates into wandering around physically, with no aim or plan, just pointing my feet in a direction, and losing my "self" in the experience of wandering and enjoying the here and now and what is entirely in front of me. Tonight, that led me into Louis Vuitton, LOL, where I finally sampled Ombre Nomad, Pacific Chill, Fleur De Desert, and Les Sables Roses. Ombre Nomad is by far my favorite here, and I get the hype surrounding it. It's beautiful, and I enjoyed getting to test it out. From there, I wandered into Neiman Marcus and found myself at the Creed counter. The lady was kind enough to introduce me to Oud Zarian and generously hit me with several sprays. My God what a fragrance. I made a vow to never buy Creed after reading Ghost Perfumer, but I have started to let that go with their newest fragrances post-buyout. The man responsible for much of the bullshit has retired, and the company is now run by other people and the perfumers who created these scents are receiving proper acknowledgement. It has me softening my stance, and Oud Zarian might be the fragrance that changes my mind completely. Cecile Zarokian deserves all the praise in the world over this scent. It is absolutely incredible. Oudy, chocolatey, smokey, resinous, but still somehow pleasant and bright with a little creaminess in the dry down. There's a licorice note in the base that is surprising and absolutely delicious. It's truly a masterpiece of perfumery, worthy of awards and deserving of the praise and hype being lavished on it. This might truly be one of the finest fragrances I have ever smelled.